{
  "id": 20015927,
  "title": "AGNC’s Book Value Fell 17% in One Quarter. Here’s Why I’m Still Not Worried About the 17.5%-Yielding Dividend Just Yet.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/agncs-book-value-fell-17-in-one-quarter-heres-why-im-still-not",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-14T17:04:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/14/agnc-s-book-value-fell-17-in-one-quarter-here-s-why-i-m-still-not-worried-about-the-17-5-yielding-dividend-just-yet/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AGNC Investment (AGNC) reported a significant dip in its tangible book value in Q3, with a 16.9% decrease to $7.13 per share. This decline, driven by a surge in Treasury yields affecting mortgage-backed securities, has impacted the company's shares and pushed its dividend yield above 17.5%. Despite this, AGNC has maintained its monthly dividend at $0.12 per share since 2020, as this income is not tied to its book value.\n\nThe company's net spread and dollar roll income for Q3 stood at $0.37 per share, just above the $0.36 declared dividends. However, this thin margin, coupled with a rising cost of funds at 3.09% from 2.89%, has put pressure on AGNC. This squeeze, along with a slight decline in asset yield from 4.89% to 4.95%, has negatively impacted earnings over the past two quarters, with net spread income dipping from $0.42 to $0.37.\n\nOn a positive note, AGNC raised $992 million in stock above book value during the quarter, adding $2.5 billion in assets at wider spreads. This strategic move, combined with a total cost of capital around 19% and an existing portfolio generating a 20% return, suggests that AGNC's dividend remains aligned with its business economics. CEO Peter Federico highlighted that current and new investments are yielding around 19%, supporting the dividend's sustainability.\n\nWhile a 17.5% yield after a 17% quarterly book-value decline raises concerns, AGNC's core earnings still cover the dividend. The company's returns remain in line with its costs, justifying a cautious optimism regarding the dividend. Nonetheless, AGNC is still considered a high-risk income holding, warranting close monitoring of key metrics each quarter. For those seeking stock tips, The Motley Fool's Stock Advisor has a proven track record, delivering an 831% average return, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 209%.",
  "summary": "AGNC’s book value plunged 17% in one quarter, yet its 17.5%-yielding dividend didn’t budge. Here’s why the payout looks safe for now.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "AGNC’s Book Value Fell 17% in One Quarter. Here’s Why I’m Still Not Worried About the 17.5%-Yielding Dividend Just Yet.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/agncs-book-value-fell-17-in-one-quarter-heres-why-im-still-not-20017926",
        "published": "2026-11-14T17:24:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}