ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) issues April 2026 $0.24 dividend guidance
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ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. announced guidance for its April 2026 monthly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record on April 15, 2026, with a scheduled payment date of April 29, 2026.
The company notes it has elected to be taxed as a REIT and must distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income. Dividends above current-year tax earnings and profits will generally not be taxable to common stockholders. Actual dividend levels remain subject to the board’s discretion and business conditions.
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2 items: 8.01, 9.01
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 25, 2026
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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On March 25, 2026 , ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (“ARMOUR”) announced guidance on the monthly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable to holders of ARMOUR common stock for the month of April 2026, as set forth below:
| Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||
| April 15, 2026 | April 29, 2026 | |||||||
A copy of ARMOUR's press release announcing the dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
| 99.1 | Press Release announcing the April 2026 common stock dividend guidance | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 25, 2026
| ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, INC. | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Gordon M. Harper | ||||||||||
| Name: | Gordon M. Harper | ||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||
ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, INC. ANNOUNCES
GUIDANCE FOR APRIL 2026 DIVIDEND RATE PER COMMON SHARE
GUIDANCE FOR APRIL 2026 DIVIDEND RATE PER COMMON SHARE
VERO BEACH, Florida – March 25, 2026 – ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced guidance on the April 2026 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock of $0.24 per Common share.
April 2026 Common Stock Dividend Information
| Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||||||||||||
| April 2026 | $0.24 | April 15, 2026 | April 29, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
Certain Tax Matters
ARMOUR has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. In order to maintain this tax status, ARMOUR is required to timely distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income. Dividends paid in excess of current tax earnings and profits for the year will generally not be taxable to common stockholders. Actual dividends are determined at the discretion of the Company’s board of directors, which may consider additional factors including the Company’s results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and capital requirements as well as current market conditions, expected opportunities and other relevant factors.
About ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.
ARMOUR invests primarily in fixed rate residential, adjustable rate and hybrid adjustable rate residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association. ARMOUR is externally managed and advised by ARMOUR Capital Management LP, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Safe Harbor
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. The Company disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Investors, security holders and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the SEC’s internet site at www.sec.gov, or the Company website at www.armourreit.com, or by directing requests to: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc., 3001 Ocean Drive, Suite 201, Vero Beach, Florida 32963, Attention: Investor Relations.
Investor Contact:
Gordon Harper
Chief Financial Officer
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.
(772) 617-4340
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FAQ
What dividend did ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) announce for April 2026?
ARMOUR Residential REIT announced guidance for an April 2026 cash dividend of $0.24 per common share. This monthly dividend applies to holders of its common stock, reflecting the company’s ongoing distribution policy as a real estate investment trust.
What are the record and payment dates for ARMOUR (ARR) April 2026 dividend?
The April 2026 dividend record date is April 15, 2026, and the payment date is April 29, 2026. Shareholders listed as of the record date will be eligible to receive the $0.24 per share cash dividend on the stated payment date.
How does ARMOUR Residential REIT’s REIT status affect its dividends?
ARMOUR has elected to be taxed as a REIT, requiring it to distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income. This structure supports regular dividends, and amounts paid above current tax earnings and profits are generally not taxable to common stockholders.
Are ARMOUR (ARR) dividends always taxable for common stockholders?
Dividends up to current-year tax earnings and profits are generally taxable, while amounts paid in excess are generally not taxable to common stockholders. The final tax character of dividends is determined after year-end based on ARMOUR’s actual earnings and profits.
Who decides ARMOUR Residential REIT’s future dividend amounts?
Actual dividends are determined at the board of directors’ discretion. In setting dividends, the board may consider results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, capital requirements, market conditions, expected opportunities, and other relevant business factors.
What assets does ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) primarily invest in?
ARMOUR primarily invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, including fixed rate, adjustable rate and hybrid adjustable rate securities. These are issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association.