Dynex Capital Reports Q1 Loss and Book Value Decline, Raises $442M via ATM Offering

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Dynex Capital reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $(0.41) per share and a book value decline to $12.60, while successfully raising $442 million through its ATM program, maintaining its dividend, and increasing EAD per share.

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• Q1 Financial Performance

  Reported a net loss of $(0.41) per common share and a comprehensive loss of $(0.42) per common share for Q1 2026, a significant swing from prior quarter's net income.

• Book Value Decline

  Book value per common share decreased to $12.60 as of March 31, 2026, down from $13.45 at the end of 2025, primarily due to losses on the investment portfolio from widening mortgage spreads.

• Substantial Capital Raise

  Raised $442 million in equity capital through at-the-market (ATM) common stock issuances, significantly expanding the capital base and providing $1.3 billion in liquidity.

• Dilution Impact

  Common shares outstanding increased to 207.15 million from 174.81 million in the prior quarter, reflecting substantial dilution from the ATM issuances.

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Dynex Capital reported a net loss and a decline in book value for Q1 2026, primarily due to widening mortgage spreads impacting its investment portfolio. Despite these challenges, the company successfully raised a substantial $442 million through its at-the-market (ATM) common stock issuance program, significantly increasing its capital base and liquidity. This capital raise, while highly dilutive, provides financial flexibility and was used to fund $6.0 billion in new investments. Notably, the company maintained its dividend at $0.51 per common share and saw an increase in its non-GAAP earnings available for distribution (EAD) per common share, indicating underlying operational strength in generating distributable income.