From Zacks Investment Research: 2025-05-29 14:30:00

AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) is actively managing its portfolio to mitigate risks in the evolving financial landscape, maintaining a strong liquidity position despite market volatility and yield curve fluctuations. With interest rate hedges covering 91% of its investment securities, AGNC is positioned defensively with a focus on stable cash flows. The company’s investment in Agency MBS continues to drive attractive returns, supported by government guarantees. AGNC’s return on equity of 20.36% outperforms the industry average. However, challenges such as mortgage market volatility and fluctuating interest rates impact performance. AGNC currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with peer stocks ACRE and DBRG holding Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Over the past month, AGNC’s shares have risen 3.1%, slightly underperforming the industry’s growth of 4.3%. ACRE’s current-year earnings estimates have been revised upward, with shares rising 13.3% in the past month. DBRG’s current-year earnings estimates have remained unchanged, with shares gaining 33.6% in the same period. Investors may consider these peer stocks for potential opportunities in the real estate investment sector.



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