
Annaly Capital (NLY) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Annaly Capital (NLY) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Annaly Capital Management reported a significant growth in its core agency portfolio, which increased by 10% to $87.3 billion, representing 64% of its capital, while maintaining a stable average coupon positioning at 5.03%. The firm's residential credit portfolio also experienced a 4% rise, reaching $6.9 billion, driven by quarterly lock volume of $6.2 billion, indicating strong demand during elevated seasonal conditions and favorable rates. Furthermore, total portfolio assets expanded by $8.3 billion to $97.8 billion, reflecting enhanced liquidity with a cash position of $5.9 billion, suggesting a robust financial foundation poised for strategic growth.
Bears say
Annaly Capital Management Inc faces potential headwinds due to a lower economic leverage ratio of 5.7x and a net interest margin (NIM) that declined by 1 basis point to 170 basis points, signaling pressure on profitability. The company may experience negative earnings impacts if the Federal Reserve alters its pace of agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) purchases, which could strain asset prices and increase refinancing levels, consequently elevating prepayment risks and premium amortization. Furthermore, investments in credit-oriented assets carry risks of potential credit losses, and any potential GSE reform could adversely affect liquidity and asset quality, posing significant risks to the company's leveraged portfolio and overall earnings.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Annaly Capital and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Annaly Capital (NLY) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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