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% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | — | $0.88 | -12.0% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | — | $1.00 | -16.7% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $1.20 | +284.6% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | — | $0.312 | -64.9% |
| Sep 5, 2018 | — | $0.888 | -26.0% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $1.20 | +13.6% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | — | $1.056 | +633.3% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | — | $0.144 | -88.0% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2014 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2014 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2014 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $1.20 | -14.3% |
| Sep 27, 2013 | — | $1.40 | -12.5% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $1.60 | -11.1% |
| Mar 27, 2013 | — | $1.80 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2012 | — | $1.80 | -10.0% |
| Sep 27, 2012 | — | $2.00 | -9.1% |
| Jun 27, 2012 | — | $2.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2012 | — | $2.20 | -3.5% |
| Dec 27, 2011 | — | $2.28 | -5.0% |
| Sep 28, 2011 | — | $2.40 | -7.7% |
| Jun 28, 2011 | — | $2.60 | +4.8% |
| Mar 29, 2011 | — | $2.48 | -3.1% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $2.56 | -5.9% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | — | $2.72 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2010 | — | $2.72 | +4.6% |
| Mar 30, 2010 | — | $2.60 | -13.3% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | — | $3.00 | +8.7% |
| Sep 29, 2009 | — | $2.76 | +15.0% |
| Jun 25, 2009 | — | $2.40 | +20.0% |
| Mar 26, 2009 | — | $2.00 | +0.0% |
| Dec 26, 2008 | — | $2.00 | -9.1% |
| Sep 16, 2008 | — | $2.20 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | — | $2.20 | +14.6% |
| Mar 26, 2008 | — | $1.92 | +41.2% |
| Dec 27, 2007 | — | $1.36 | +30.8% |
| Sep 27, 2007 | — | $1.04 | +8.3% |
| Jun 28, 2007 | — | $0.96 | +20.0% |
| Mar 29, 2007 | — | $0.80 | +5.3% |
| Dec 27, 2006 | — | $0.76 | +35.7% |
| Sep 27, 2006 | — | $0.56 | +7.7% |
| Jun 28, 2006 | — | $0.52 | +18.2% |
| Mar 29, 2006 | — | $0.44 | +10.0% |
| Dec 28, 2005 | — | $0.40 | -23.1% |
| Sep 26, 2005 | — | $0.52 | -63.9% |
| Jun 28, 2005 | — | $1.44 | -20.0% |
| Mar 30, 2005 | — | $1.80 | -10.0% |
| Dec 29, 2004 | — | $2.00 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2004 | — | $2.00 | +4.2% |
| Jun 30, 2004 | — | $1.92 | -4.0% |
| Mar 29, 2004 | — | $2.00 | +6.4% |
| Dec 24, 2003 | — | $1.88 | +67.9% |
| Oct 1, 2003 | — | $1.12 | -53.3% |
| Jun 30, 2003 | — | $2.40 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2003 | — | $2.40 | -11.8% |
| Dec 27, 2002 | — | $2.72 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2002 | — | $2.72 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2002 | — | $2.72 | +7.9% |
| Apr 3, 2002 | — | $2.52 | +5.0% |
| Dec 27, 2001 | — | $2.40 | +33.3% |
| Oct 3, 2001 | — | $1.80 | +12.5% |
| Jul 2, 2001 | — | $1.60 | +33.3% |
| Apr 3, 2001 | — | $1.20 | +20.0% |
| Dec 27, 2000 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Oct 5, 2000 | — | $1.00 | -16.7% |
| Jun 29, 2000 | — | $1.20 | -14.3% |
| Apr 3, 2000 | — | $1.40 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 1999 | — | $1.40 | +0.0% |
| Oct 7, 1999 | — | $1.40 | +0.0% |
| Jul 7, 1999 | — | $1.40 | +6.1% |
| Mar 30, 1999 | — | $1.32 | +8.2% |
| Dec 29, 1998 | — | $1.22 | +13.0% |
| Oct 1, 1998 | — | $1.08 | -15.6% |
| Jul 1, 1998 | — | $1.28 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 1998 | — | $1.28 | +45.5% |
| Dec 29, 1997 | — | $0.88 | — |
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 25, 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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