Orchid Island Capital Declares $0.10 Monthly Dividend and Confirms Ongoing Share Dilution

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Orchid Island Capital declared a $0.10 monthly dividend for May 2026 and disclosed an increase of 4 million shares outstanding since March 31, 2026, confirming ongoing dilution from its ATM program.

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• Monthly Dividend Declared

  The Board of Directors declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.10 per share for May 2026, payable on June 29, 2026. This follows a recent significant dividend cut announced on April 23, 2026.

• Ongoing Share Dilution Confirmed

  Shares outstanding increased by 4,000,000 from 196,700,226 as of March 31, 2026, to 200,700,226 as of May 13, 2026. This indicates continued dilution, likely from the company's at-the-market (ATM) offerings, which were previously noted for contributing to significant dilution in Q1 2026.

• RMBS Portfolio Details Updated

  The company provided detailed characteristics of its Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) portfolio as of April 30, 2026, including valuation, assets by agency, and interest rate sensitivity, which shows a negative impact of $45.1 million from a +50 BPS rate shock.

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This filing provides clarity on Orchid Island Capital's financial situation by declaring a $0.10 monthly dividend, which follows a recent significant dividend cut. More importantly, it confirms substantial ongoing dilution, with 4 million new shares issued since March 31, 2026, likely through its at-the-market (ATM) program. This dilution, valued at approximately $28 million, represents a material increase in shares outstanding and comes amidst recent reports of net losses and declining book value, indicating continued capital raising efforts that impact existing shareholders. The detailed RMBS portfolio update offers transparency into the company's core assets and interest rate risk profile.