Reports Q1 Net Loss of $58M, Continues Significant ATM Sales, and Expands Share Repurchase Authorization

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Armour Residential REIT reported a Q1 2026 GAAP net loss of $(58.0) million, or $(0.49) per share, alongside significant ATM common stock sales totaling $215.3 million, and an increased share repurchase authorization.

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• Significant Q1 Net Loss

  The company reported a GAAP net loss of $(58.0) million, or $(0.49) per common share, for Q1 2026, a notable decline from net income of $27.3 million, or $0.32 per share, in Q1 2025. This was primarily due to unrealized losses on trading securities.

• Substantial ATM Common Stock Sales

  Armour Residential REIT sold 11,820,000 common shares under its At-The-Market (ATM) program during Q1 2026, generating net proceeds of $215.3 million. This represents a significant capital raise but also considerable dilution for existing shareholders.

• Increased Common Stock Repurchase Authorization

  The Board authorized an increase to the common stock repurchase program to an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares, effective April 21, 2026. This is an increase from the 741,000 shares remaining under the previous authorization, signaling potential future buybacks.

• Management Agreement Extended

  The management agreement with ACM was extended through March 31, 2033, providing long-term stability for the company's external management structure.

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Armour Residential REIT reported a substantial GAAP net loss for Q1 2026, reversing the positive financial trend seen in 2025. This loss was primarily driven by unrealized losses on trading securities. Concurrently, the company continued to raise significant capital through its At-The-Market (ATM) common stock offering, resulting in substantial dilution. While the Board also authorized a notable increase in the common stock repurchase program, this is an authorization for future activity rather than an immediate offset to the dilution or the quarterly loss. Investors should monitor the company's ability to return to profitability and manage further dilution from its ATM program.