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Orchid Island Capital (NYSE:ORC) reported Q1 2025 results with net income of $17.1 million, or $0.18 per share. Key highlights include net interest income of $19.7 million ($0.21/share), total expenses of $4.2 million, and net realized/unrealized gains of $1.6 million on RMBS and derivatives.

The company maintained a strong liquidity position of $446.5 million in cash and unpledged securities, representing 52% of stockholders' equity. Book value per share decreased to $7.94, with a total return of 2.60% including $0.36 in dividends.

Portfolio performance showed a weighted average coupon of 5.30% with an effective duration of 3.560. The company's adjusted leverage ratio stood at 7.5 to 1, with outstanding repurchase obligations of approximately $6.4 billion at a net weighted average borrowing rate of 4.46%.

Orchid Island Capital (NYSE:ORC) ha riportato i risultati del primo trimestre 2025 con un utile netto di 17,1 milioni di dollari, pari a 0,18 dollari per azione. I punti chiave includono un reddito netto da interessi di 19,7 milioni di dollari (0,21 dollari per azione), spese totali di 4,2 milioni di dollari e guadagni netti realizzati/non realizzati di 1,6 milioni di dollari su RMBS e derivati.

L'azienda ha mantenuto una solida posizione di liquidità di 446,5 milioni di dollari in contanti e titoli non vincolati, rappresentando il 52% del patrimonio netto degli azionisti. Il valore contabile per azione è diminuito a 7,94 dollari, con un rendimento totale del 2,60% che include 0,36 dollari di dividendi.

La performance del portafoglio ha mostrato un coupon medio ponderato del 5,30% con una durata effettiva di 3,560. Il rapporto di leva finanziaria rettificato della società si attestava a 7,5 a 1, con obbligazioni di riacquisto in essere per circa 6,4 miliardi di dollari a un tasso medio ponderato netto di indebitamento del 4,46%.

Orchid Island Capital (NYSE:ORC) reportó resultados del primer trimestre de 2025 con un ingreso neto de 17,1 millones de dólares, o 0,18 dólares por acción. Los aspectos destacados incluyen ingresos netos por intereses de 19,7 millones de dólares (0,21 dólares por acción), gastos totales de 4,2 millones de dólares y ganancias netas realizadas/no realizadas de 1,6 millones de dólares en RMBS y derivados.

La compañía mantuvo una fuerte posición de liquidez de 446,5 millones de dólares en efectivo y valores no comprometidos, representando el 52% del patrimonio de los accionistas. El valor contable por acción disminuyó a 7,94 dólares, con un rendimiento total del 2,60% que incluye 0,36 dólares en dividendos.

El desempeño de la cartera mostró un cupón promedio ponderado del 5,30% con una duración efectiva de 3,560. La ratio de apalancamiento ajustada de la empresa fue de 7,5 a 1, con obligaciones de recompra pendientes de aproximadamente 6,4 mil millones de dólares a una tasa neta promedio ponderada de endeudamiento del 4,46%.

Orchid Island Capital (NYSE:ORC)은 2025년 1분기 실적으로 순이익 1,710만 달러, 주당 0.18달러를 보고했습니다. 주요 내용으로는 순이자수익 1,970만 달러(주당 0.21달러), 총비용 420만 달러, RMBS 및 파생상품에서 160만 달러의 순실현/미실현 이익이 포함됩니다.

회사는 현금 및 담보되지 않은 증권에서 4억 4,650만 달러의 강력한 유동성을 유지했으며, 이는 주주자본의 52%에 해당합니다. 주당 장부 가치는 7.94달러로 감소했으며, 배당금 0.36달러를 포함한 총 수익률은 2.60%였습니다.

포트폴리오 성과는 가중평균 쿠폰율 5.30%, 유효 듀레이션 3.560을 나타냈습니다. 회사의 조정 레버리지 비율은 7.5 대 1이며, 순 가중평균 차입 금리 4.46%로 약 64억 달러의 미결제 환매채무가 있습니다.

Orchid Island Capital (NYSE:ORC) a annoncé ses résultats du premier trimestre 2025 avec un revenu net de 17,1 millions de dollars, soit 0,18 dollar par action. Les points clés incluent un revenu net d’intérêts de 19,7 millions de dollars (0,21 dollar par action), des dépenses totales de 4,2 millions de dollars, et des gains nets réalisés/non réalisés de 1,6 million de dollars sur les RMBS et dérivés.

L’entreprise a maintenu une position de liquidité solide de 446,5 millions de dollars en liquidités et titres non engagés, représentant 52 % des capitaux propres des actionnaires. La valeur comptable par action a diminué à 7,94 dollars, avec un rendement total de 2,60 % incluant 0,36 dollar de dividendes.

La performance du portefeuille a affiché un coupon moyen pondéré de 5,30 % avec une duration effective de 3,560. Le ratio d’endettement ajusté de la société s’établissait à 7,5 pour 1, avec des obligations de rachat en cours d’environ 6,4 milliards de dollars à un taux d’emprunt moyen pondéré net de 4,46 %.

Orchid Island Capital (NYSE:ORC) meldete die Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem Nettoeinkommen von 17,1 Millionen US-Dollar, bzw. 0,18 US-Dollar pro Aktie. Zu den wichtigsten Kennzahlen gehören ein Nettozinsertrag von 19,7 Millionen US-Dollar (0,21 US-Dollar/Aktie), Gesamtausgaben von 4,2 Millionen US-Dollar sowie realisierte und unrealisierte Nettoerträge von 1,6 Millionen US-Dollar aus RMBS und Derivaten.

Das Unternehmen hielt eine starke Liquiditätsposition von 446,5 Millionen US-Dollar in bar und unverpfändeten Wertpapieren, was 52 % des Eigenkapitals der Aktionäre entspricht. Der Buchwert je Aktie sank auf 7,94 US-Dollar, mit einer Gesamtrendite von 2,60 %, einschließlich 0,36 US-Dollar Dividende.

Die Portfolioleistung zeigte einen gewichteten Durchschnittszins von 5,30 % bei einer effektiven Duration von 3,560. Die bereinigte Verschuldungsquote des Unternehmens lag bei 7,5 zu 1, mit ausstehenden Rückkaufverpflichtungen von etwa 6,4 Milliarden US-Dollar zu einem netto gewichteten durchschnittlichen Kreditaufnahmezins von 4,46 %.

Positive
  • Net income of $17.1 million ($0.18 per share) in Q1 2025
  • Strong liquidity position of $446.5 million (52% of stockholders' equity)
  • Increased yield on Agency RMBS from 5.38% to 5.41% quarter-over-quarter
  • Decreased borrowing costs from 4.98% to 4.29% quarter-over-quarter
Negative
  • Book value decreased by $0.15 per share in Q1 2025
  • Portfolio reduced by approximately 8% post-quarter end
  • Book value declined approximately 8.8% from March 31 to April 17, 2025
  • Net income decreased from $19.8 million in Q1 2024 to $17.1 million in Q1 2025

Insights

ORC posted solid Q1 results with $0.18 EPS, but post-quarter market volatility has already caused an 8.8% book value decline.

Orchid Island Capital reported net income of $17.1 million ($0.18 per share) for Q1 2025, compared to $19.8 million in Q1 2024. The company maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, delivering a total quarterly return of 2.60%.

The quarter showed strong net interest income of $19.7 million ($0.21 per share), with interest income increasing $9.1 million from Q4 2024. Their average Agency RMBS yield increased slightly to 5.41% while borrowing costs decreased substantially from 4.98% to 4.29%, improving their interest spread.

However, book value decreased by $0.15 to $7.94 per share during the quarter. More concerning is management's disclosure that book value has declined approximately 8.8% between March 31 and April 17, 2025, due to market volatility triggered by tariff announcements and stagflation concerns.

ORC maintained significant liquidity of $446.5 million (approximately 52% of stockholders' equity) and operated at a leverage ratio of 7.5x at quarter-end. In response to deteriorating market conditions, they've already reduced their portfolio by 8% since quarter-end.

The company's prepayment speeds slowed to a CPR of 7.8% from 10.5% in Q4 2024, which is favorable for maintaining portfolio yield. Additionally, they've reduced interest rate sensitivity, with portfolio effective duration decreasing from 4.200 to 3.560.

While Q1 results were solid, management's commentary suggests significant caution regarding near-term market conditions, with the firm focusing on maintaining "prudent leverage and ample liquidity" amid continued volatility.

VERO BEACH, Fla., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (NYSE:ORC) ("Orchid” or the "Company"), a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), today announced results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2025.

First Quarter 2025 Results

  • Net income of $17.1 million, or $0.18 per common share, which consists of:
  • Net interest income of $19.7 million, or $0.21 per common share
  • Total expenses of $4.2 million, or $0.04 per common share
  • Net realized and unrealized gains of $1.6 million, or $0.02 per common share, on RMBS and derivative instruments, including net interest income on interest rate swaps (initially estimated and reported as $0.17 per share on April 9, 2025)
  • First quarter dividends declared and paid of $0.36 per common share
  • Book value per common share of $7.94 at March 31, 2025
  • Total return of 2.60%, comprised of $0.36 dividend per common share and $0.15 decrease in book value per common share, divided by beginning book value per common share

Other Financial Highlights

  • Orchid maintained a strong liquidity position of $446.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and unpledged securities, or approximately 52% of stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2025
  • Borrowing capacity in excess of March 31, 2025 outstanding repurchase agreement balances of $6.4 billion, spread across 24 active lenders
  • Company to discuss results on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
  • Supplemental materials to be discussed on the call can be downloaded from the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.orchidislandcapital.com

Management Commentary 

Commenting on the first quarter results, Robert E. Cauley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The first quarter of 2025 was essentially a continuation of the fourth quarter of 2024, at least for the first two months or so.  While economic data and events generally are never uniformly stable or consistent, the first quarter of 2025 was relatively uneventful.  Interest rates were generally range bound, and volatility was low for most of the first quarter.  These are ideal conditions for a levered investment strategy in Agency RMBS.  Accordingly, the Company and the Agency RMBS market generated attractive returns for the period.  The Company’s stock also traded well during the quarter – at least until the last week of the quarter. The Company was able to take advantage of the calm conditions and price performance of its common stock during the first quarter to raise additional capital generally at a slight premium to book value and deploy the proceeds in an attractive investment environment. 

“In March of 2025 the Trump administration introduced the first of several tariffs.  The administration indicated there was more to come in the near future, and market expectations for growth and inflation began to erode quickly.  Sentiment was further depressed when some incoming economic data was consistent with stagflation – the combination of slowing economic growth and inflation. The tariff announcements late in the first quarter and in early April brought the favorable market conditions present through most of the first quarter of 2025 to an abrupt end.  In fact, conditions were reminiscent of March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged in the United States and led to a rapid de-leveraging that materially depressed prices of all asset classes. In early April, the Company sold assets as needed to maintain leverage at acceptable levels and was able to do so without suffering material permanent losses to date.  Since March 31, 2025, the portfolio was reduced by approximately 8% and book value declined by approximately 8.8% by April 17, 2025. It is not clear if these conditions have subsided fully or if they will return. Accordingly, the Company intends to maintain prudent leverage and ample liquidity while the threat of turbulent market conditions persists.

Details of First Quarter 2025 Results of Operations

The Company reported net income of $17.1 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2025, compared with net income of $19.8 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2024. Interest income on the portfolio in the first quarter was up approximately $9.1 million from the fourth quarter of 2024. The yield on our average Agency RMBS increased from 5.38% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 5.41% for the first quarter of 2025, and our repurchase agreement borrowing costs decreased from 4.98% for the fourth quarter of 2024 to 4.29% for the first quarter of 2025. Book value decreased by $0.15 per share in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in book value reflects our net income of $0.18 per share and the dividend distribution of $0.36 per share. The Company recorded net realized and unrealized gains of $1.6 million on Agency RMBS assets and derivative instruments, including net interest income on interest rate swaps.

Prepayments

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, Orchid received $133.0 million in scheduled and unscheduled principal repayments and prepayments, which equated to a 3-month constant prepayment rate (“CPR”) of approximately 7.8%. Prepayment rates on the two RMBS sub-portfolios were as follows (in CPR):

      Structured     
  PT RMBS  RMBS  Total 
Three Months Ended Portfolio (%)  Portfolio (%)  Portfolio (%) 
March 31, 2025  7.8   4.5   7.8 
December 31, 2024  10.6   7.0   10.5 
September 30, 2024  8.8   6.4   8.8 
June 30, 2024  7.6   7.1   7.6 
March 31, 2024  6.0   5.9   6.0 

Portfolio

The following tables summarize certain characteristics of Orchid’s PT RMBS (as defined below) and structured RMBS as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

($ in thousands)                 
              Weighted  
      Percentage      Average  
      of  Weighted  Maturity  
  Fair  Entire  Average  in Longest
Asset Category Value  Portfolio  Coupon  Months Maturity
March 31, 2025                 
Fixed Rate RMBS $6,723,011   99.8%  5.33%  333 1-Apr-55
Interest-Only Securities  14,850   0.2%  4.01%  209 25-Jul-48
Inverse Interest-Only Securities  233   0.0%  0.00%  258 15-Jun-42
Total Mortgage Assets $6,738,094   100.0%  5.30%  332 1-Apr-55
December 31, 2024                 
Fixed Rate RMBS $5,237,812   99.7%  5.03%  330 1-Nov-54
Interest-Only Securities  15,308   0.3%  4.01%  212 25-Jul-48
Inverse Interest-Only Securities  190   0.0%  0.00%  261 15-Jun-42
Total Mortgage Assets $5,253,310   100.0%  4.99%  328 1-Nov-54


($ in thousands)                
  March 31, 2025  December 31, 2024 
      Percentage of      Percentage of 
Agency Fair Value  Entire Portfolio  Fair Value  Entire Portfolio 
Fannie Mae $4,142,552   61.5% $3,693,032   70.3%
Freddie Mac  2,595,542   38.5%  1,560,278   29.7%
Total Portfolio $6,738,094   100.0% $5,253,310   100.0%


  March 31, 2025  December 31, 2024 
Weighted Average Pass-through Purchase Price $102.27  $102.45 
Weighted Average Structured Purchase Price $18.74  $18.74 
Weighted Average Pass-through Current Price $99.32  $96.44 
Weighted Average Structured Current Price $14.40  $14.38 
Effective Duration (1)  3.560   4.200 


(1)Effective duration is the approximate percentage change in price for a 100 basis point change in rates. An effective duration of 3.560 indicates that an interest rate increase of 1.0% would be expected to cause a 3.560% decrease in the value of the RMBS in the Company’s investment portfolio at March 31, 2025. An effective duration of 4.200 indicates that an interest rate increase of 1.0% would be expected to cause a 4.200% decrease in the value of the RMBS in the Company’s investment portfolio at December 31, 2024. These figures include the structured securities in the portfolio, but do not include the effect of the Company’s funding cost hedges. Effective duration quotes for individual investments are obtained from The Yield Book, Inc.

Financing, Leverage and Liquidity

As of March 31, 2025, the Company had outstanding repurchase obligations of approximately $6,418.6 million with a net weighted average borrowing rate of 4.46%. These agreements were collateralized by RMBS with a fair value, including accrued interest, of approximately $6,723.2 million and cash pledged to counterparties of approximately $2.8 million. The Company’s adjusted leverage ratio, defined as the balance of repurchase agreement liabilities divided by stockholders' equity, at March 31, 2025 was 7.5 to 1. At March 31, 2025, the Company’s liquidity was approximately $446.5 million consisting of cash and cash equivalents and unpledged RMBS. To enhance our liquidity even further, we may pledge more of our structured RMBS as part of a repurchase agreement funding, but retain the cash in lieu of acquiring additional assets.  In this way we can, at a modest cost, retain higher levels of cash on hand and decrease the likelihood we will have to sell assets in a distressed market in order to raise cash. Below is a list of our outstanding borrowings under repurchase obligations at March 31, 2025.

($ in thousands)                
          Weighted  Weighted 
  Total      Average  Average 
  Outstanding  % of  Borrowing  Maturity 
Counterparty Balances  Total  Rate  in Days 
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC $360,622   5.63%  4.46%  44 
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.  357,342   5.57%  4.45%  20 
MUFG Securities Canada, Ltd.  339,814   5.29%  4.42%  14 
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith  337,229   5.25%  4.47%  31 
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.  335,085   5.22%  4.46%  25 
Citigroup Global Markets Inc  316,891   4.94%  4.46%  27 
RBC Capital Markets, LLC  315,802   4.92%  4.46%  82 
Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc.  301,984   4.70%  4.50%  94 
Clear Street LLC  298,418   4.65%  4.46%  40 
DV Securities, LLC Repo  297,854   4.64%  4.45%  56 
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co  297,090   4.63%  4.46%  41 
ASL Capital Markets Inc.  295,968   4.61%  4.45%  43 
StoneX Financial Inc.  291,477   4.54%  4.45%  51 
Daiwa Securities America Inc.  278,700   4.34%  4.46%  31 
South Street Securities, LLC  271,723   4.23%  4.45%  31 
Goldman, Sachs & Co  269,917   4.21%  4.46%  28 
Marex Capital Markets Inc.  268,736   4.19%  4.45%  57 
ING Financial Markets LLC  255,390   3.98%  4.46%  33 
Bank of Montreal  236,865   3.69%  4.47%  23 
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc.  201,119   3.13%  4.46%  71 
The Bank of Nova Scotia  191,609   2.99%  4.47%  21 
Banco Santander SA  140,103   2.18%  4.46%  17 
Nomura Securities International, Inc.  122,879   1.91%  4.46%  30 
Lucid Prime Fund, LLC  36,024   0.56%  4.47%  16 
Total / Weighted Average $6,418,641   100.00%  4.46%  40 

Hedging

In connection with its interest rate risk management strategy, the Company economically hedges a portion of the cost of its repurchase agreement funding against a rise in interest rates by entering into derivative financial instrument contracts. The Company has not elected hedging treatment under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in order to align the accounting treatment of its derivative instruments with the treatment of its portfolio assets under the fair value option election. As such, all gains or losses on these instruments are reflected in earnings for all periods presented. At March 31, 2025, such instruments were comprised of U.S. Treasury note (“T-Note”) and Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") futures contracts, interest rate swap agreements and contracts to sell to-be-announced ("TBA") securities.

The table below presents information related to the Company’s T-Note and SOFR futures contracts at March 31, 2025.

($ in thousands)                
  March 31, 2025 
  Average  Weighted  Weighted     
  Contract  Average  Average     
  Notional  Entry  Effective  Open 
Expiration Year Amount  Rate  Rate  Equity(1) 
U.S. Treasury Note Futures Contracts (Short Positions)(2)                
June 2025 5-year T-Note futures (Jun 2025 - Jun 2030 Hedge Period) $377,500   4.16%  3.94% $(3,371)
June 2025 10-year T-Note futures (Jun 2025 - Jun 2035 Hedge Period)  193,500   4.23%  4.09%  (1,692)
June 2025 10-year Ultra futures (Jun 2025 - Jun 2035 Hedge Period)  137,500   4.37%  4.24%  (1,611)
SOFR Futures Contracts (Short Positions)                
September 2025 3-Month SOFR futures (Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 Hedge Period) $28,750   4.05%  4.08% $9 
December 2025 3-Month SOFR futures (Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 Hedge Period)  28,750   3.83%  3.81%  (4)
March 2026 3-Month SOFR futures (Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 Hedge Period)  28,750   3.69%  3.63%  (19)
June 2026 3-Month SOFR futures (Mar 2026 - Jun 2026 Hedge Period)  28,750   3.61%  3.51%  (29)
September 2026 3-Month SOFR futures (Jun 2026 - Sep 2026 Hedge Period)  28,750   3.57%  3.44%  (35)
December 2026 3-Month SOFR futures (Sep 2026 - Dec 2026 Hedge Period)  28,750   3.55%  3.43%  (37)
March 2027 3-Month SOFR futures (Dec 2026 - Mar 2027 Hedge Period)  28,750   3.56%  3.44%  (35)
June 2027 3-Month SOFR futures (Mar 2027 - Jun 2027 Hedge Period)  28,750   3.56%  3.46%  (30)


(1)Open equity represents the cumulative gains (losses) recorded on open futures positions from inception.
(2)5-Year T-Note futures contracts were valued at a price of $108.16 at March 31, 2025. The aggregate contract values of the short positions were $408.3 million at March 31, 2025. 10-Year T-Note futures contracts were valued at a price of $111.22 at March 31, 2025. The aggregate contract values of the short positions were $215.2 million at March 31, 2025. 10-Year Ultra futures contracts were valued at a price of $114.13 at March 31, 2025. The aggregate contract values of the short positions were $156.9 million at March 31, 2025.

The table below presents information related to the Company’s interest rate swap positions at March 31, 2025.

($ in thousands)                
      Average         
      Fixed  Average  Average 
  Notional  Pay  Receive  Maturity 
  Amount  Rate  Rate  (Years) 
Expiration > 1 to ≤ 5 years $1,345,000   2.62%  4.41%  3.8 
Expiration > 5 years  2,564,300   3.64%  4.43%  7.1 
  $3,909,300   3.29%  4.42%  6.0 

The following table summarizes our contracts to sell TBA securities as of March 31, 2025.

($ in thousands)            
 Notional         
 Amount       Net 
 Long Cost Market Carrying 
 (Short)(1) Basis(2) Value(3) Value(4) 
March 31, 2025            
15-Year TBA securities:            
5.0%$200,000 $200,330 $200,773 $443 
 $200,000 $200,330 $200,773 $443 


(1)Notional amount represents the par value (or principal balance) of the underlying Agency RMBS.
(2)Cost basis represents the forward price to be paid (received) for the underlying Agency RMBS.
(3)Market value represents the current market value of the TBA securities (or of the underlying Agency RMBS) as of period-end.
(4)Net carrying value represents the difference between the market value and the cost basis of the TBA securities as of period-end and is reported in derivative assets (liabilities) at fair value in our balance sheets.

Dividends

In addition to other requirements that must be satisfied to qualify as a REIT, we must pay annual dividends to our stockholders of at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gains. We intend to pay regular monthly dividends to our stockholders and have declared the following dividends since our February 2013 IPO.

(in thousands, except per share data) 
Year Per Share Amount  Total 
2013 $6.975  $4,662 
2014  10.800   22,643 
2015  9.600   38,748 
2016  8.400   41,388 
2017  8.400   70,717 
2018  5.350   55,814 
2019  4.800   54,421 
2020  3.950   53,570 
2021  3.900   97,601 
2022  2.475   87,906 
2023  1.800   81,127 
2024  1.440   96,309 
2025 - YTD(1)  0.480   48,563 
Totals $68.370  $753,469 


(1)On April 9, 2025, the Company declared a dividend of $0.12 per share to be paid on May 29, 2025. The effect of this dividend is included in the table above but is not reflected in the Company’s financial statements as of March 31, 2025.

Book Value Per Share

The Company's book value per share at March 31, 2025 was $7.94. The Company computes book value per share by dividing total stockholders' equity by the total number of shares outstanding of the Company's common stock. At March 31, 2025, the Company's stockholders' equity was $855.9 million with 107,786,614 shares of common stock outstanding.

Capital Allocation and Return on Invested Capital

The Company allocates capital to two RMBS sub-portfolios, the pass-through RMBS portfolio, consisting of mortgage pass-through certificates issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae (the “GSEs”) and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) issued by the GSEs (“PT RMBS”), and the structured RMBS portfolio, consisting of interest-only (“IO”) and inverse interest-only (“IIO”) securities. As of March 31, 2025, approximately 97.9% of the Company’s investable capital (which consists of equity in pledged PT RMBS, available cash and unencumbered assets) was deployed in the PT RMBS portfolio. At December 31, 2024, the allocation to the PT RMBS portfolio was approximately 97.2%.

The table below details the changes to the respective sub-portfolios during the quarter.

(in thousands) 
Portfolio Activity for the Quarter 
      Structured Security Portfolio     
        Inverse         
  Pass-  Interest  Interest         
  Through  Only  Only         
  Portfolio  Securities  Securities  Sub-total  Total 
Market value - December 31, 2024 $5,237,812  $15,308  $190  $15,498  $5,253,310 
Securities purchased  1,710,118   -   -   -   1,710,118 
Securities sold  (168,634)  -   -   -   (168,634)
Losses on sales  (1,298)  -   -   -   (1,298)
Return of investment  n/a   (562)  -   (562)  (562)
Pay-downs  (132,432)  n/a   n/a   n/a   (132,432)
Discount accretion due to pay-downs  2,608   n/a   n/a   n/a   2,608 
Mark to market gains  74,837   104   43   147   74,984 
Market value - March 31, 2025 $6,723,011  $14,850  $233  $15,083  $6,738,094 

The tables below present the allocation of capital between the respective portfolios at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and the return on invested capital for each sub-portfolio for the three month period ended March 31, 2025.

($ in thousands) 
Capital Allocation 
      Structured Security Portfolio     
        Inverse         
  Pass-  Interest  Interest         
  Through  Only  Only         
  Portfolio  Securities  Securities  Sub-total  Total 
March 31, 2025                    
Market value $6,723,011  $14,850  $233  $15,083  $6,738,094 
Cash  400,092   -   -   -   400,092 
Borrowings(1)  (6,418,641)  -   -   -   (6,418,641)
Total $704,462  $14,850  $233  $15,083  $719,545 
% of Total  97.9%  2.1%  0.0%  2.1%  100.0%
December 31, 2024                    
Market value $5,237,812  $15,308  $190  $15,498  $5,253,310 
Cash  335,053   -   -   -   335,053 
Borrowings(2)  (5,025,543)  -   -   -   (5,025,543)
Total $547,322  $15,308  $190  $15,498  $562,820 
% of Total  97.2%  2.7%  0.0%  2.8%  100.0%


(1)At March 31, 2025, there were outstanding repurchase agreement balances of $12.1 million secured by IO securities and $0.2 million secured by IIO securities. We entered into these arrangements to generate additional cash available to meet margin calls on PT RMBS; therefore, we have not considered these balances to be allocated to the structured securities strategy.
(2)At December 31, 2024, there were outstanding repurchase agreement balances of $12.5 million secured by IO securities and $0.1 million secured by IIO securities. We entered into these arrangements to generate additional cash available to meet margin calls on PT RMBS; therefore, we have not considered these balances to be allocated to the structured securities strategy.

The return on invested capital in the PT RMBS and structured RMBS portfolios was approximately 3.8% and 2.8%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2025. The combined portfolio generated a return on invested capital of approximately 3.8%.

($ in thousands) 
Returns for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 
      Structured Security Portfolio     
        Inverse         
  Pass-  Interest  Interest         
  Through  Only  Only         
  Portfolio  Securities  Securities  Sub-total  Total 
Income (net of borrowing cost) $19,431  $282  $-  $282  $19,713 
Realized and unrealized gains  76,147   104   43   147   76,294 
Derivative losses  (74,659)  n/a   n/a   n/a   (74,659)
Total Return $20,919  $386  $43  $429  $21,348 
Beginning Capital Allocation $547,322  $15,308  $190  $15,498  $562,820 
Return on Invested Capital for the Quarter(1)  3.8%  2.5%  22.6%  2.8%  3.8%
Average Capital Allocation(2) $625,892  $15,079  $212  $15,291  $641,183 
Return on Average Invested Capital for the Quarter(3)  3.3%  2.6%  20.3%  2.8%  3.3%


(1)Calculated by dividing the Total Return by the Beginning Capital Allocation, expressed as a percentage.
(2)Calculated using two data points, the Beginning and Ending Capital Allocation balances.
(3)Calculated by dividing the Total Return by the Average Capital Allocation, expressed as a percentage.

Stock Offerings

On March 7, 2023, we entered into an equity distribution agreement (the “March 2023 Equity Distribution Agreement”) with three sales agents pursuant to which we could offer and sell, from time to time, up to an aggregate amount of $250,000,000 of shares of our common stock in transactions that were deemed to be “at the market” offerings and privately negotiated transactions. We issued a total of 24,675,497 shares under the March 2023 Equity Distribution Agreement for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $228.8 million and net proceeds of approximately $225.0 million, after commissions and fees, prior to its termination in June 2024.

On June 11, 2024, we entered into an equity distribution agreement (the “June 2024 Equity Distribution Agreement”) with three sales agents pursuant to which we could offer and sell, from time to time, up to an aggregate amount of $250,000,000 of shares of the our common stock in transactions that were deemed to be “at the market” offerings and privately negotiated transactions. We issued a total of 30,513,253 shares under the June 2024 Equity Distribution Agreement for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $250.0 million and net proceeds of approximately $245.8 million, after commissions and fees, prior to its termination in February 2025.

On February 24, 2025, we entered into an equity distribution agreement (the “February 2025 Equity Distribution Agreement”) with four sales agents pursuant to which we may offer and sell, from time to time, up to an aggregate amount of $350,000,000 of shares of our common stock in transactions that are deemed to be “at the market” offerings and privately negotiated transactions. Through March 31, 2025, we issued a total of 14,470,882 shares under the February 2025 Equity Distribution Agreement for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $123.7 million, and net proceeds of approximately $121.7 million, after commissions and fees.

Stock Repurchase Program

On July 29, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 400,000 shares of our common stock. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases is determined by the Company in its discretion and is subject to economic and market conditions, stock price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The authorization does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended or discontinued at the Company’s discretion without prior notice. On February 8, 2018, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the stock repurchase program for up to an additional 904,564 shares of the Company’s common stock. Coupled with the 156,751 shares remaining from the original 400,000 share authorization, the increased authorization brought the total authorization to 1,061,316 shares, representing 10% of the Company’s then outstanding share count. On December 9, 2021, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the number of shares of the Company’s common stock available in the stock repurchase program for up to an additional 3,372,399 shares, bringing the remaining authorization under the stock repurchase program to 3,539,861 shares, representing approximately 10% of the Company’s then outstanding shares of common stock. On October 12, 2022, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the number of shares of the Company’s common stock available in the stock repurchase program for up to an additional 4,300,000 shares, bringing the remaining authorization under the stock repurchase program to 6,183,601 shares, representing approximately 18% of the Company’s then outstanding shares of common stock. This stock repurchase program has no termination date.

From the inception of the stock repurchase program through March 31, 2025, the Company repurchased a total of 5,144,602 shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $77.5 million, including commissions and fees, for a weighted average price of $15.07 per share. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Subsequent to March 31, 2025, the Company repurchased a total of 1,113,224 shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $7.3 million, including commissions and fees, for a weighted average price of $6.52 per share. The remaining authorization under the stock repurchase program as of April 25, 2025 was 2,719,137 shares.

Earnings Conference Call Details

An earnings conference call and live audio webcast will be hosted Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. Participants can register and receive dial-in information at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIa11531c18dc949b0a893a6a0aa5ee8a0. A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/9r3bcbth or via the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://ir.orchidislandcapital.com. An audio archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days after the call.

About Orchid Island Capital, Inc.

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. is a specialty finance company that invests on a leveraged basis in Agency RMBS. Our investment strategy focuses on, and our portfolio consists of, two categories of Agency RMBS: (i) traditional pass-through Agency RMBS, such as mortgage pass-through certificates, and CMOs issued by the GSEs, and (ii) structured Agency RMBS, such as IOs, IIOs and principal only securities, among other types of structured Agency RMBS. Orchid is managed by Bimini Advisors, LLC, a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements herein relating to matters that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to statements regarding interest rates, inflation, liquidity, pledging of our structured RMBS, funding levels and spreads, prepayment speeds, portfolio composition, positioning and repositioning, hedging levels, leverage ratio, dividends, investment and return opportunities, the supply and demand for Agency RMBS and the performance of the Agency RMBS sector generally, the effect of actual or expected actions of the U.S. government, including the Fed, market expectations, capital raising, future opportunities and prospects of the Company, the stock repurchase program, geopolitical uncertainty and general economic conditions, are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The reader is cautioned that such forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and on management's good faith belief with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences are described in Orchid Island Capital, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Orchid Island Capital, Inc. assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements.

CONTACT:
Orchid Island Capital, Inc.
Robert E. Cauley, 772-231-1400
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
https://ir.orchidislandcapital.com 

Summarized Financial Statements

The following is a summarized presentation of the unaudited balance sheets as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, and the unaudited quarterly statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. Amounts presented are subject to change.

ORCHID ISLAND CAPITAL, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
($ in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited - Amounts Subject to Change)
 
  March 31, 2025  December 31, 2024 
ASSETS:        
Mortgage-backed securities, at fair value $6,738,094  $5,253,310 
U.S. Treasury securities, available-for-sale  125,543   100,551 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  400,092   335,053 
Accrued interest receivable  31,518   23,044 
Derivative assets, at fair value  6,710   9,277 
Receivable for investment securities and TBA transactions  1,466   - 
Other assets  861   392 
Total Assets $7,304,284  $5,721,627 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Repurchase agreements $6,418,641  $5,025,543 
Payable for investment securities and TBA transactions  23   - 
Dividends payable  12,960   9,940 
Derivative liabilities, at fair value  -   332 
Accrued interest payable  13,293   10,750 
Due to affiliates  1,349   1,167 
Other liabilities  2,138   5,395 
Total Liabilities  6,448,404   5,053,127 
Total Stockholders' Equity  855,880   668,500 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $7,304,284  $5,721,627 
Common shares outstanding  107,786,614   82,622,464 
Book value per share $7.94  $8.09 
 


ORCHID ISLAND CAPITAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
($ in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited - Amounts Subject to Change)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2025  2024 
Interest income $81,090  $48,871 
Interest expense  (61,377)  (51,361)
Net interest income (expense)  19,713   (2,490)
Gains on RMBS and derivative contracts  1,635   26,004 
Net portfolio income  21,348   23,514 
Expenses  4,226   3,738 
Net income $17,122  $19,776 
Other comprehensive income (loss)  250   (47)
Comprehensive net income $17,372  $19,729 
         
Basic and diluted net income per share $0.18  $0.38 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding  95,174,719   51,604,135 
Dividends Declared Per Common Share: $0.36  $0.36 


  Three Months Ended March 31, 
Key Balance Sheet Metrics 2025  2024 
Average RMBS(1) $5,995,702  $3,887,545 
Average repurchase agreements(1)  5,722,092   3,708,573 
Average stockholders' equity(1)  762,190   475,788 
Adjusted leverage ratio - as of period end(2) 7.5:1  7.7:1 
Economic leverage ratio - as of period end(3) 7.8:1  7.0:1 
         
Key Performance Metrics        
Average yield on RMBS(4)  5.41%  5.03%
Average cost of funds(4)  4.29%  5.54%
Average economic cost of funds(5)  2.83%  2.56%
Average interest rate spread(6)  1.12%  (0.51)%
Average economic interest rate spread(7)  2.58%  2.47%


(1)Average RMBS, borrowings and stockholders’ equity balances are calculated using two data points, the beginning and ending balances.
(2)The adjusted leverage ratio is calculated by dividing ending repurchase agreement liabilities by ending stockholders’ equity.   
(3)The economic leverage ratio is calculated by dividing ending total liabilities adjusted for net notional TBA positions by ending stockholders' equity.
(4)Portfolio yields and costs of funds are calculated based on the average balances of the underlying investment portfolio/borrowings balances and are annualized for the quarterly periods presented.
(5)Represents the interest cost of our borrowings and the effect of derivative agreements attributed to the period related to hedging activities, divided by average borrowings.
(6)Average interest rate spread is calculated by subtracting average cost of funds from average yield on RMBS.
(7)Average economic interest rate spread is calculated by subtracting average economic cost of funds from average yield on RMBS.

FAQ

What was Orchid Island Capital's (ORC) earnings per share in Q1 2025?

ORC reported earnings of $0.18 per share in Q1 2025, consisting of $0.21 net interest income, $0.04 expenses, and $0.02 in realized/unrealized gains.

How much did ORC pay in dividends for Q1 2025?

ORC declared and paid dividends of $0.36 per common share for the first quarter of 2025.

What was ORC's book value per share as of March 31, 2025?

ORC's book value per share was $7.94 as of March 31, 2025, representing a $0.15 decrease from the previous quarter.

What is ORC's current leverage ratio and liquidity position?

ORC maintained an adjusted leverage ratio of 7.5 to 1 and held $446.5 million in liquidity, representing 52% of stockholders' equity.
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