AGNC Investment Corp.
AGNC · Real Estate
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Warned a Rate Hike Could Be Coming. Some Dividend Stocks Would Get Hurt -- Others Could Actually Win.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's comments at Jackson Hole increased the probability of a rate hike to 60.4% for September. While higher rates would negatively impact most high-yielding dividend stocks due to increased borrowing costs and competition from bonds, some companies with floating-rate loan portfolios could benefit from rising rates.
AGNC Investment (AGNC) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
AGNC Investment closed at $10.94, up 1.2% and outpacing the S&P 500's 0.72% gain. The REIT is expected to report EPS of $0.39 (up 11.43% YoY) and revenue of $428.4 million (up 189.46% YoY). However, the stock has lagged over the past month and carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Forward P/E of 6.78, trading at a discount to its industry average.
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Each of These 3 High-Yield Stocks 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much Income You'd Collect Today
A comparison of three high-yield dividend stocks over the past decade reveals that dividend growth matters more than initial yield. AGNC Investment's dividend income fell 33% due to interest rate changes, while Ares Capital grew dividends 26% and ONEOK increased them 74%. ONEOK delivered the highest total return despite having the lowest initial yield, demonstrating that earnings growth and dividend growth are more important long-term factors than high starting yields.
Got $1,000? This Dividend Stock Could Fund Your Coffee Habit for Life.
AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT, offers a 13.3% dividend yield that could generate approximately $133 annually on a $1,000 investment—enough to cover basic at-home coffee expenses. While the stock has a solid 75-month dividend payment record, it carries higher risk due to previous dividend cuts and lacks growth potential to keep pace with inflation.
3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in August (1 Yields Over 13.5%)
The article highlights three ultra-high-yield dividend stocks suitable for income-seeking investors: AGNC Investment (13.5%+ yield), Ares Capital (10% yield), and Western Midstream Partners (8% yield). All three companies have demonstrated stable or growing dividend payment histories, with strong financial positions supporting continued distributions despite higher risk profiles.