NLY Dividend History & Yield
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 13, 2027 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NLY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NLY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 400 | $7,340 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,000 | $36,700 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,000 | $73,400 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 16.35%. $10,000 in NLY would currently pay about $1,635 a year ($136 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NLY dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.75 | +7.1% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.70 | +7.7% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.65 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.65 | -26.1% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
NLY dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Raised 7.1% | $0.70 | $0.75 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
NLY scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., a diversified capital manager, engages in the residential mortgage finance business. The company invests in agency mortgage-backed securities collateralized by residential mortgages; non-agency residential whole loans and securitized products within the residential and commercial markets; mortgage servicing rights; agency commercial mortgage-backed securities; to-be-announced forward contracts; residential mortgage-backed securities; residential mortgage loans; and agency or private label credit risk transfer securities. It has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT).
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Mortgage. First dividend on our records: Dec 29, 1997. 118 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NLY dividend FAQ
When is NLY's next ex-dividend date?
NLY's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.75 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does NLY pay dividends?
NLY pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.75 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is NLY's dividend yield?
NLY's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 15.80%, based on $2.90 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $18.35. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.00 per share, is 16.35%.
How much does NLY pay per share?
NLY pays about $0.75 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $300.00 a year.
Has NLY grown or cut its dividend?
NLY has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 3.8% a year (+5.5% over the last year). NLY did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of NLY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 16.35%, you would need about 400 shares of NLY (roughly $7,340 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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