Form 8-K

8-K — ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

Accession: 0001043219-26-000021

Filed: 2026-04-21

Period: 2026-04-21

CIK: 0001043219

SIC: 6798 (REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

April 21, 2026

Annaly Capital Management Inc

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland

1-13447 22-3479661

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1211 Avenue of the Americas

New York,

New York

10036

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 696-0100

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share NLY New York Stock Exchange

6.95% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock NLY.F New York Stock Exchange

6.50% Series G Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock NLY.G New York Stock Exchange

6.75% Series I Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock NLY.I New York Stock Exchange

8.875% Series J Fixed-Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock NLY.J New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 21, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information provided pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release, dated April 21, 2026, issued by Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

101 Pursuant to Rule 406 of Regulation S-T, the cover page information is formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language).

104 Cover page interactive data file (formatted in iXBRL in Exhibit 101).

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.

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

By:

/s/ Serena Wolfe

Name: Serena Wolfe

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Dated: April 21, 2026

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ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. REPORTS 1st QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

NEW YORK—April 21, 2026—Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE: NLY) ("Annaly" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Financial Highlights

•GAAP net income of $0.33 per average common share for the quarter

•Earnings available for distribution ("EAD") of $0.76 per average common share for the quarter

•Economic return of 1.5% for the first quarter

•Book value per common share of $19.82

•GAAP leverage of 7.3x, up from 7.2x in the prior quarter; economic leverage of 5.7x, up from 5.6x in the prior quarter

•Common stock cash dividend of $0.70 per share for the first quarter

Business Highlights

Investment and Strategy

•Total portfolio of $106.7 billion, including $92.2 billion in highly liquid Agency portfolio(1)

•Annaly’s Agency portfolio decreased marginally, representing 56% of dedicated capital(2), with activity focused on investing paydowns into intermediate coupons, primarily 4.5% securities, and Agency CMBS

•Maintained a conservative hedge profile throughout the quarter given elevated rate and macro volatility; ended the quarter with hedge ratio of 87% with notional hedge portfolio relatively unchanged

•Annaly’s Residential Credit portfolio increased 30% to $10.3 billion(1), representing 23% of dedicated capital(2), reflecting continued momentum across its whole loan correspondent channel and securitization platform

•Annaly's MSR portfolio increased 9% to $4.2 billion(1) in market value, representing 21% of dedicated capital(2), driven by robust bulk and flow purchase activity; Onslow Bay is the fifth largest non-bank servicer of Agency MBS(3)

–Received a 2025 Gold SHARP award from Freddie Mac, recognizing superior mortgage servicing portfolio performance

Financing and Capital

•$9.0 billion of total assets available for financing(4), including cash and unencumbered Agency MBS of $5.0 billion

•Annaly Residential Credit Group closed eight securitizations totaling a record $4.7 billion during the first quarter, surpassing $50 billion in total issuance

–Remained the largest non-bank issuer and the second largest issuer overall of Prime Jumbo and Expanded Credit MBS(5)

•Average GAAP cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 4.29%, down 20 basis points quarter-over-quarter, and average economic cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 3.93%, down two basis points quarter-over-quarter

•Annaly’s Residential Credit and MSR businesses increased financing capacity by $550 million and $100 million, respectively, through new and expanded credit facilities; total warehouse capacity across both businesses of $7.6 billion, including $2.8 billion of committed capacity

•Raised $509 million of accretive capital through the Company’s at-the-market sales program(6)

"The first quarter of 2026 marked Annaly’s tenth consecutive quarter of positive economic returns as our diversified housing finance platform further demonstrated its ability to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns across a range of market environments,” remarked Chief Executive Officer & Co-Chief Investment Officer David Finkelstein. "Earnings again exceeded our dividend, and we grew the portfolio through accretive capital raising and disciplined portfolio management.

"During the first quarter, we increased our capital allocation to our non-Agency businesses considerate of compelling relative value. Our Residential Credit portfolio expanded 30% driven by another quarter of record whole loan production, while continuing our programmatic pace of securitization. Our MSR portfolio also grew nearly 10% as we capitalized on opportunities in the bulk and flow markets, leveraging our strong industry relationships. At the same time, our flagship Agency MBS business performed well with technical factors among the most supportive we have seen in years, bolstered by a disciplined leverage and liquidity profile. Looking ahead, we see attractive investment opportunities across our three strategies and believe Annaly remains well-positioned to deliver sustainable value for our shareholders."

(1) Total portfolio represents Annaly’s investments that are on-balance sheet as well as investments that are off-balance sheet in which Annaly has economic exposure. Assets exclude assets transferred or pledged to securitization vehicles of $34.2 billion, include TBA purchase contracts (market value) of $5.8 billion, include unsettled MSR commitments of $13 million, include $3.5 billion of retained securities that are eliminated in consolidation and are shown net of participations issued totaling $2.5 billion. MSR commitments represent the market value of deals where Annaly has executed a letter of intent prior to quarter-end. There can be no assurance whether these deals will close or when they will close.

(2) Dedicated capital for each of the investment strategies is calculated as the difference between each investment strategy’s allocated assets, which include TBA purchase contracts, and liabilities.

(3) Based on information aggregated from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac monthly loan level files by eMBS servicing transfer data as of March 31, 2026. Excludes transfer activity related to platform acquisitions.

(4) Comprised of $7.4 billion of unencumbered assets, which represents Annaly’s excess liquidity and defined as assets that have not been pledged or securitized (generally including cash and cash equivalents, Agency MBS, CRT, Non-Agency MBS, residential mortgage loans, MSR, reverse repurchase agreements, other unencumbered financial assets and capital stock), and $1.6 billion of fair value of collateral pledged for future advances.

(5) Issuer ranking data from Inside Nonconforming Markets for 2025 to 2026 (April 10, 2026 issue). Used with permission.

(6) Net of sales agent commissions and other offering expenses.

Financial Performance

The following table summarizes certain key performance indicators as of and for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025:

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

Book value per common share $ 19.82 $ 20.21 $ 19.02

GAAP net income per average common share (1)

$ 0.33 $ 1.40 $ 0.15

Annualized GAAP return on average equity (2)

7.15 % 26.14 % 4.04 %

GAAP leverage at period-end (3)

7.3:1 7.2:1 6.8:1

Net interest margin (4)

1.41 % 1.18 % 0.87 %

Average yield on interest earning assets (5)

5.36 % 5.42 % 5.18 %

Average GAAP cost of interest bearing liabilities (6)

4.29 % 4.49 % 4.77 %

Net interest spread 1.07 % 0.93 % 0.41 %

Non-GAAP metrics *

Earnings available for distribution per average common share (1)

$ 0.76 $ 0.74 $ 0.72

Annualized EAD return on average equity 14.58 % 14.28 % 14.43 %

Economic leverage at period-end (3)

5.7:1 5.6:1 5.7:1

Net interest margin (excluding PAA) (4)

1.71 % 1.69 % 1.69 %

Average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA) (5)

5.35 % 5.44 % 5.23 %

Average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities (6)

3.93 % 3.95 % 3.88 %

Net interest spread (excluding PAA) 1.42 % 1.49 % 1.35 %

* Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for additional information.

(1) Net of dividends on preferred stock. The quarter ended December 31, 2025 excludes cumulative and undeclared dividends of $3.7 million on the Company's Series J Preferred Stock as of September 30, 2025.

(2) Annualized GAAP return on average equity annualizes realized and unrealized gains and (losses) which may not be indicative of full year performance, unannualized GAAP return on average equity is 1.79%, 6.53%, and 1.01% for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, respectively.

(3) GAAP leverage is computed as the sum of repurchase agreements, other secured financing, debt issued by securitization vehicles, participations issued, and U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased divided by total equity. Economic leverage is computed as the sum of recourse debt, cost basis of to-be-announced ("TBA") derivatives outstanding, and net forward purchases (sales) of investments divided by total equity. Recourse debt consists of repurchase agreements, other secured financing, structured repurchase transactions (included within Debt issued by securitization vehicles) and U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased. Debt issued by securitization vehicles (excluding structured repurchase transactions) and participations issued are non-recourse to us and are excluded from economic leverage.

(4) Net interest margin represents interest income less interest expense divided by average Interest Earning Assets. Net interest margin does not include net interest component of interest rate swaps. Net interest margin (excluding PAA) represents the sum of interest income (excluding PAA) plus TBA dollar roll income and less economic interest expense divided by the sum of average Interest Earning Assets plus average outstanding TBA contract balances. PAA represents the cumulative impact on prior periods, but not the current period, of quarter-over-quarter changes in estimated long-term prepayment speeds related to the Company’s Agency mortgage-backed securities.

(5) Average yield on interest earning assets represents annualized interest income divided by average interest earning assets. Average interest earning assets reflects the average amortized cost of our investments during the period. Average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA) is calculated using annualized interest income (excluding PAA).

(6) Average GAAP cost of interest bearing liabilities represents annualized interest expense divided by average interest bearing liabilities. Average interest bearing liabilities reflects the average balances during the period. Average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities represents annualized economic interest expense divided by average interest bearing liabilities. Economic interest expense is comprised of GAAP interest expense, the net interest component of interest rate swaps, and net interest on initial margin related to interest rate swaps, which is reported in Other, net in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Net interest on variation margin related to interest rate swaps is included in the Net interest component of interest rate swaps in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Other Information

This news release and our public documents to which we refer contain or incorporate by reference certain forward-looking statements which are based on various assumptions (some of which are beyond our control) and may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "continue," or similar terms or variations on those terms or the negative of those terms. Such statements include those relating to the Company’s future performance, macro outlook, the interest rate and credit environments, tax reform and future opportunities. Actual results could differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, changes in interest rates; changes in the yield curve; changes in prepayment rates; the availability of mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and other securities for purchase; the availability of financing and, if available, the terms of any financing; changes in the market value of the Company’s assets; changes in business conditions and the general economy; the Company’s ability to grow its residential credit business; the Company's ability to grow its mortgage servicing rights business; credit risks related to the Company’s investments in credit risk transfer securities and residential mortgage-backed securities and related residential mortgage credit assets; risks related to investments in mortgage servicing rights; the Company’s ability to consummate any contemplated investment opportunities; changes in government regulations or policy affecting the Company’s business; the Company’s ability to maintain its qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes; the Company’s ability to maintain its exemption from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940; and operational risks or risk management failures by us or critical third parties, including cybersecurity incidents. For a discussion of the risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by law.

Annaly is a leading diversified capital manager with investment strategies across mortgage finance. Annaly’s principal business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and to optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. Annaly is internally managed and has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for federal income tax purposes. Additional information on the company can be found at www.annaly.com.

We use our website (www.annaly.com) and LinkedIn account (www.linkedin.com/company/annaly-capital-management) as channels of distribution of company information. The information we post through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these channels, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about Annaly when you enroll your email address by visiting the "News & Insights" section of our website, then clicking on "Subscribe" and completing the email notification form. Our website, any alerts and social media channels are not incorporated by reference into, and are not a part of, this document.

The Company prepares an investor presentation and financial supplement for the benefit of its shareholders. Please refer to the investor presentation for definitions of both GAAP and non-GAAP measures used in this news release. Both the First Quarter 2026 Investor Presentation and the First Quarter 2026 Financial Supplement can be found at the Company’s website (www.annaly.com) in the "Investors" section under "Investor Presentations."

Conference Call

The Company will hold the first quarter 2026 earnings conference call on April 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call to receive a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Pre-registration may be completed by accessing the pre-registration link found on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.annaly.com, or by using the following link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10207726/103aa658df0. Pre-registration may be completed at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

For participants who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered, access is available by dialing 844-735-3317 within the U.S., or 412-317-5703 internationally, and requesting the "Annaly Earnings Call."

There will also be an audio webcast of the call on www.annaly.com. A replay of the call will be available for one week following the conference call. The replay number is 855-669-9568 for domestic calls and 412-317-0088 for international calls and the conference passcode is 4019012. If you would like to be added to the e-mail distribution list, please visit www.annaly.com, click on News & Insights, then select Subscribe and complete the email notification form.

Financial Statements

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025 (1)

September 30, 2025 June 30, 2025 March 31, 2025

(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,912,444 $ 2,037,838 $ 2,096,696 $ 2,058,845 $ 1,833,528

Securities 88,473,681 91,287,630 85,062,725 73,500,626 70,361,364

Loans, net 7,230,876 5,020,784 4,008,299 3,722,272 3,860,555

Mortgage servicing rights 4,115,999 3,645,865 3,476,181 3,281,190 3,272,902

Interests in MSR 27,212 28,626 35,833 — —

Assets transferred or pledged to securitization vehicles 34,207,738 32,067,433 29,512,309 27,021,790 24,464,281

Derivative assets 395,099 115,533 47,899 149,690 67,257

Reverse repurchase agreements 33,524 34,389 35,004 — —

Receivable for unsettled trades 891,293 1,031 185,916 1,134,896 2,523

Principal and interest receivable 806,484 926,660 959,435 830,535 836,946

Intangible assets, net 6,053 6,726 7,398 8,071 8,743

Other assets 437,188 437,323 433,877 433,977 407,247

Total assets $ 138,537,591 $ 135,609,838 $ 125,861,572 $ 112,141,892 $ 105,115,346

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Liabilities

Repurchase agreements $ 85,068,102 $ 81,865,723 $ 75,118,963 $ 66,541,378 $ 61,659,460

Other secured financing 1,125,000 1,075,000 1,025,000 1,025,000 900,000

Debt issued by securitization vehicles 30,719,417 28,918,753 26,601,790 24,107,249 21,802,193

Participations issued 2,484,018 1,932,655 1,831,657 1,556,900 1,748,273

U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased — 2,396,724 2,442,570 2,528,167 2,519,125

Derivative liabilities 207,369 53,755 199,100 425,993 181,065

Payable for unsettled trades 1,522,750 2,059,386 2,604,278 1,538,526 2,304,774

Interest payable 347,607 380,688 285,080 256,245 285,858

Dividends payable 511,203 494,881 476,737 449,453 421,637

Other liabilities 226,314 272,362 279,818 238,618 208,453

Total liabilities 122,211,780 119,449,927 110,864,993 98,667,529 92,030,838

Stockholders’ equity

Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (2)

1,802,480 1,802,480 1,802,480 1,536,569 1,536,569

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (3)

7,303 7,070 6,811 6,421 6,023

Additional paid-in capital 28,427,555 27,927,113 27,352,976 26,520,657 25,749,468

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (533,614) (488,566) (624,387) (740,046) (787,402)

Accumulated deficit (13,429,615) (13,157,325) (13,626,983) (13,942,302) (13,509,942)

Total stockholders’ equity 16,274,109 16,090,772 14,910,897 13,381,299 12,994,716

Noncontrolling interests 51,702 69,139 85,682 93,064 89,792

Total equity 16,325,811 16,159,911 14,996,579 13,474,363 13,084,508

Total liabilities and equity $ 138,537,591 $ 135,609,838 $ 125,861,572 $ 112,141,892 $ 105,115,346

(1) Derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2025.

(2) 6.95% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock - Includes 28,800,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding. 6.50% Series G Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock - Includes 17,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding. 6.75% Series I Preferred Stock - Includes 17,700,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, and beginning with the quarter ended September 30, 2025, 8.875% Series J Fixed-Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock - Includes 11,500,000 shares authorized, and 11,000,000 issued and outstanding.

(3) Includes 1,456,750,000 shares authorized. Includes 730,290,500 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026; 706,972,452 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025; 681,052,317 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025; 642,076,127 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025; 602,338,286 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025.

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

For the quarters ended

March 31, 2026 December 31,

2025 September 30,

2025 June 30,

2025 March 31,

2025

Net interest income

Interest income $ 1,724,930 $ 1,690,707 $ 1,532,497 $ 1,418,893 $ 1,317,108

Interest expense 1,272,239 1,324,128 1,256,747 1,145,693 1,097,137

Net interest income 452,691 366,579 275,750 273,200 219,971

Net servicing income

Servicing and related income 159,133 156,131 141,356 141,670 140,435

Servicing and related expense 16,580 16,485 15,104 14,571 14,113

Net servicing income 142,553 139,646 126,252 127,099 126,322

Other income (loss)

Net gains (losses) on investments and other (672,119) 289,428 561,927 83,503 810,812

Net gains (losses) on derivatives 409,112 251,799 (92,308) (388,785) (977,867)

Other, net 9,323 13,952 13,959 15,812 7,398

Total other income (loss) (253,684) 555,179 483,578 (289,470) (159,657)

General and administrative expenses

Compensation expense 41,384 39,279 38,393 36,583 37,297

Other general and administrative expenses 11,180 11,928 11,947 13,435 10,767

Total general and administrative expenses 52,564 51,207 50,340 50,018 48,064

Income (loss) before income taxes 288,996 1,010,197 835,240 60,811 138,572

Income taxes (1,519) (7,754) (7,823) 440 8,267

Net income (loss) 290,515 1,017,951 843,063 60,371 130,305

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 7,863 4,457 10,618 3,272 6,081

Net income (loss) attributable to Annaly 282,652 1,013,494 832,445 57,099 124,224

Dividends on preferred stock (1)

40,652 42,387 41,127 37,260 37,157

Net income (loss) available (related) to common stockholders $ 242,000 $ 971,107 $ 791,318 $ 19,839 $ 87,067

Net income (loss) per share available (related) to common stockholders

Basic $ 0.33 $ 1.40 $ 1.21 $ 0.03 $ 0.15

Diluted $ 0.33 $ 1.40 $ 1.20 $ 0.03 $ 0.15

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

Basic 722,707,153 693,011,031 656,335,974 620,208,712 587,149,704

Diluted 724,364,897 695,034,348 657,856,427 621,103,218 588,420,998

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Net income (loss) $ 290,515 $ 1,017,951 $ 843,063 $ 60,371 $ 130,305

Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities (45,048) 74,992 113,281 33,559 164,877

Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income (loss) — 60,829 2,378 13,797 65,403

Other comprehensive income (loss) (45,048) 135,821 115,659 47,356 230,280

Comprehensive income (loss) 245,467 1,153,772 958,722 107,727 360,585

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 7,863 4,457 10,618 3,272 6,081

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Annaly 237,604 1,149,315 948,104 104,455 354,504

Dividends on preferred stock (1)

40,652 42,387 41,127 37,260 37,157

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ 196,952 $ 1,106,928 $ 906,977 $ 67,195 $ 317,347

(1) The quarter ended December 31, 2025 excludes, and the quarter ended September 30, 2025 includes, cumulative and undeclared dividends of $3.7 million on the Company's Series J Preferred Stock as of September 30, 2025.

Key Financial Data

The following table presents key metrics of the Company’s portfolio, liabilities and hedging positions, and performance as of and for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025:

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

Portfolio related metrics

Fixed-rate Residential Securities as a percentage of total Residential Securities 99 % 99 % 99 %

Adjustable-rate and floating-rate Residential Securities as a percentage of total Residential Securities 1 % 1 % 1 %

Weighted average experienced CPR for the period 10.2 % 9.7 % 7.1 %

Weighted average projected long-term CPR at period-end 10.4 % 10.8 % 9.5 %

Liabilities and hedging metrics

Weighted average days to maturity on repurchase agreements outstanding at period-end 36 35 50

Hedge ratio (1)

87 % 90 % 95 %

Weighted average pay rate on interest rate swaps at period-end (2)

3.14 % 3.15 % 2.98 %

Weighted average receive rate on interest rate swaps at period-end (2)

3.74 % 3.92 % 4.43 %

Weighted average net rate on interest rate swaps at period-end (2)

(0.60 %) (0.77 %) (1.45 %)

GAAP leverage at period-end (3)

7.3:1 7.2:1 6.8:1

GAAP capital ratio at period-end (4)

11.8 % 11.9 % 12.4 %

Performance related metrics

Book value per common share $ 19.82 $ 20.21 $ 19.02

GAAP net income per average common share (5)

$ 0.33 $ 1.40 $ 0.15

Annualized GAAP return on average equity (6)

7.15 % 26.14 % 4.04 %

Net interest margin (7)

1.41 % 1.18 % 0.87 %

Average yield on interest earning assets (8)

5.36 % 5.42 % 5.18 %

Average GAAP cost of interest bearing liabilities (9)

4.29 % 4.49 % 4.77 %

Net interest spread 1.07 % 0.93 % 0.41 %

Dividend declared per common share $ 0.70 $ 0.70 $ 0.70

Annualized dividend yield (10)

13.24 % 12.52 % 13.79 %

Non-GAAP metrics *

Earnings available for distribution per average common share (5)

$ 0.76 $ 0.74 $ 0.72

Annualized EAD return on average equity (excluding PAA) 14.58 % 14.28 % 14.43 %

Economic leverage at period-end (3)

5.7:1 5.6:1 5.7:1

Economic capital ratio at period end (4)

14.7 % 14.9 % 14.8 %

Net interest margin (excluding PAA) (7)

1.71 % 1.69 % 1.69 %

Average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA) (8)

5.35 % 5.44 % 5.23 %

Average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities (9)

3.93 % 3.95 % 3.88 %

Net interest spread (excluding PAA) 1.42 % 1.49 % 1.35 %

* Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for additional information.

(1) Measures total notional balances of interest rate swaps, interest rate swaptions (excluding long receiver swaptions), futures and U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased, relative to repurchase agreements, other secured financing, cost basis of TBA derivatives outstanding and net forward purchases (sales) of investments; excludes MSR and the effects of term financing, both of which serve to reduce interest rate risk. Additionally, the hedge ratio does not take into consideration differences in duration between assets and liabilities.

(2) Excludes forward starting swaps.

(4) GAAP capital ratio is computed as total equity divided by total assets. Economic capital ratio is computed as total equity divided by total economic assets. Total economic assets include the implied market value of TBA derivatives and are net of debt issued by securitization vehicles (excluding structured repurchase transactions) and participations issued.

(5) Net of dividends on preferred stock. The quarter ended December 31, 2025 excludes cumulative and undeclared dividends of $3.7 million on the Company's Series J Preferred Stock as of September 30, 2025.

(6) Annualized GAAP return on average equity annualizes realized and unrealized gains and (losses) which may not be indicative of full year performance, unannualized GAAP return on average equity is 1.79%, 6.53% and 1.01% for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, respectively.

(7) Net interest margin represents interest income less interest expense divided by average interest earning assets. Net interest margin does not include net interest component of interest rate swaps. Net interest margin (excluding PAA) represents the sum of interest income (excluding PAA) plus TBA dollar roll income less economic interest expense divided by the sum of average interest earning assets plus average TBA contract balances.

(8) Average yield on interest earning assets represents annualized interest income divided by average interest earning assets. Average interest earning assets reflects the average amortized cost of our investments during the period. Average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA) is calculated using annualized interest income (excluding PAA).

(9) Average GAAP cost of interest bearing liabilities represents annualized interest expense divided by average interest bearing liabilities. Average interest bearing liabilities reflects the average balances during the period. Average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities represents annualized economic interest expense divided by average interest bearing liabilities. Economic interest expense is comprised of GAAP interest expense, the net interest component of interest rate swaps, and net interest on initial margin related to interest rate swaps, which is reported in Other, net in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Net interest on variation margin related to interest rate swaps is included in the Net interest component of interest rate swaps in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

(10) Based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock of $21.15, $22.36 and $20.31 at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively.

The following table contains additional information on our investment portfolio as of the dates presented:

For the quarters ended

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

Agency mortgage-backed securities $ 86,380,653 $ 89,628,654 $ 68,329,720

Residential credit risk transfer securities 110,646 213,800 521,059

Non-agency mortgage-backed securities 1,588,026 1,445,176 1,451,524

Commercial mortgage-backed securities 394,356 — 59,061

Total securities $ 88,473,681 $ 91,287,630 $ 70,361,364

Residential mortgage loans $ 7,230,876 $ 5,020,784 $ 3,860,555

Total loans, net $ 7,230,876 $ 5,020,784 $ 3,860,555

Mortgage servicing rights $ 4,115,999 $ 3,645,865 $ 3,272,902

Interests in MSR $ 27,212 $ 28,626 $ —

Residential mortgage loans transferred or pledged to securitization vehicles $ 34,207,738 $ 32,067,433 $ 24,464,281

Assets transferred or pledged to securitization vehicles $ 34,207,738 $ 32,067,433 $ 24,464,281

Total investment portfolio $ 134,055,506 $ 132,050,338 $ 101,959,102

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company provides the following non-GAAP measures:

•earnings available for distribution ("EAD");

•earnings available for distribution attributable to common stockholders;

•earnings available for distribution per average common share;

•annualized EAD return on average equity;

•economic leverage;

•economic capital ratio;

•interest income (excluding PAA);

•economic interest expense;

•economic net interest income (excluding PAA);

•average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA);

•average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities;

•net interest margin (excluding PAA); and

•net interest spread (excluding PAA).

These measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures computed in accordance with GAAP. While intended to offer a fuller understanding of the Company’s results and operations, non-GAAP financial measures also have limitations. For example, the Company may calculate its non-GAAP metrics, such as earnings available for distribution, or the PAA, differently than its peers making comparative analysis difficult. Additionally, in the case of non-GAAP measures that exclude the PAA, the amount of amortization expense excluding the PAA is not necessarily representative of the amount of future periodic amortization nor is it indicative of the term over which the Company will amortize the remaining unamortized premium. Changes to actual and estimated prepayments will impact the timing and amount of premium amortization and, as such, both GAAP and non-GAAP results.

These non-GAAP measures provide additional detail to enhance investor understanding of the Company’s period-over-period operating performance and business trends, as well as for assessing the Company’s performance versus that of industry peers. Additional information pertaining to the Company’s use of these non-GAAP financial measures, including discussion of how each such measure may be useful to investors, and reconciliations to their most directly comparable GAAP results are provided below.

Earnings available for distribution, earnings available for distribution attributable to common stockholders, earnings available for distribution per average common share and annualized EAD return on average equity

The Company's principal business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and to preserve capital through prudent selection of investments and continuous management of its portfolio. The Company generates net income by earning a net interest spread on its investment portfolio, which is a function of interest income from its investment portfolio less financing, hedging and operating costs. Earnings available for distribution, which is defined as the sum of (a) economic net interest income, (b) TBA dollar roll income, (c) net servicing income less realized amortization of MSR, (d) other income (loss) (excluding amortization of intangibles, non-EAD income allocated to equity method investments and other non-EAD components of other income (loss)), (e) general and administrative expenses (excluding transaction expenses and non-recurring items), and (f) income taxes (excluding the income tax effect of non-EAD income (loss) items) and excludes (g) the premium amortization adjustment ("PAA") representing the cumulative impact on prior periods, but not the current period, of quarter-over-quarter changes in estimated long-term prepayment speeds related to the Company’s Agency mortgage-backed securities is used by the Company's management and, the Company believes, used by analysts and investors to measure its progress in achieving its principal business objective.

The Company seeks to fulfill this objective through a variety of factors including portfolio construction, the degree of market risk exposure and related hedge profile, and the use and forms of leverage, all while operating within the parameters of the Company's capital allocation policy and risk governance framework.

The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide management and investors with additional details regarding the Company’s underlying operating results and investment portfolio trends by (i) making adjustments to account for the disparate reporting of changes in fair value where certain instruments are reflected in GAAP net income (loss) while others are reflected in other comprehensive income (loss) and (ii) by excluding certain unrealized, non-cash or episodic components of GAAP net income (loss) in order to provide additional transparency into the operating performance of the Company’s portfolio. In addition, EAD serves as a useful indicator for investors in evaluating the Company's performance and ability to pay dividends. Annualized EAD return on average equity, which is calculated by dividing earnings available for distribution over average stockholders’ equity, provides investors with additional detail on the earnings available for distribution generated by the Company’s invested equity capital.

The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP financial results to non-GAAP earnings available for distribution for the periods presented:

For the quarters ended

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

GAAP net income (loss) $ 290,515 $ 1,017,951 $ 130,305

Adjustments to exclude reported realized and unrealized (gains) losses

Net (gains) losses on investments and other (1)

674,162 (288,630) (810,970)

Net (gains) losses on derivatives (2)

(312,265) (104,405) 1,169,412

Other adjustments

Amortization of intangibles 673 672 673

Non-EAD (income) loss allocated to equity method investments (3)

— 405 147

Transaction expenses and non-recurring items (4)

7,951 7,223 6,782

Income tax effect of non-EAD income (loss) items (4,812) (9,456) 7,355

TBA dollar roll income (5)

18,993 4,813 11,275

MSR amortization (6)

(78,646) (77,955) (62,433)

EAD attributable to noncontrolling interests (2,989) (4,027) (2,985)

Premium amortization adjustment cost (benefit) (3,694) 6,627 12,296

Earnings available for distribution *

589,888 553,218 461,857

Dividends on preferred stock (7)

40,652 42,387 37,157

Earnings available for distribution attributable to common stockholders *

$ 549,236 $ 510,831 $ 424,700

GAAP net income (loss) per average common share $ 0.33 $ 1.40 $ 0.15

Earnings available for distribution per average common share *

$ 0.76 $ 0.74 $ 0.72

Annualized GAAP return (loss) on average equity (8)

7.15 % 26.14 % 4.04 %

Annualized EAD return on average equity * 14.58 % 14.28 % 14.43 %

* Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.

(1) Includes write-downs or recoveries on investments which are reported in Other, net in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

(2) The adjustment to add back Net (gains) losses on derivatives does not include the net interest component of interest rate swaps which is reflected in earnings available for distribution. The net interest component of interest rate swaps totaled $96.8 million, $147.4 million and $191.5 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively.

(3) The Company excludes non-EAD (income) loss allocated to equity method investments, which represents the unrealized (gains) losses allocated to equity interests in a portfolio of MSR, which is a component of Other, net.

(4) Represents costs incurred in connection with securitizations of residential whole loans.

(5) TBA dollar roll income represents a component of Net gains (losses) on derivatives.

(6) MSR amortization utilizes purchase date cash flow assumptions and actual unpaid principal balances and is calculated as the difference between projected MSR yield income and net servicing income for the period.

(7) The quarter ended December 31, 2025 excludes cumulative and undeclared dividends of $3.7 million on the Company's Series J Preferred Stock as of September 30, 2025.

(8) Annualized GAAP return (loss) on average equity annualizes realized and unrealized gains and (losses) which may not be indicative of full year performance, unannualized GAAP return (loss) on average equity is 1.79%, 6.53%, and 1.01% for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, respectively.

From time to time, the Company enters into TBA forward contracts as an alternate means of investing in and financing Agency mortgage-backed securities. A TBA contract is an agreement to purchase or sell, for future delivery, an Agency mortgage-backed security with a specified issuer, term and coupon. A TBA dollar roll represents a transaction where TBA contracts with the same terms but different settlement dates are simultaneously bought and sold. The TBA contract settling in the later month typically prices at a discount to the earlier month contract with the difference in price commonly referred to as the "drop". The drop is a reflection of the expected net interest income from an investment in similar Agency mortgage-backed securities, net of an implied financing cost, that would be foregone as a result of settling the contract in the later month rather than in the earlier month. The drop between the current settlement month price and the forward settlement month price occurs because in the TBA dollar roll market, the party providing the financing is the party that would retain all principal and interest payments accrued during the financing period. Accordingly, TBA dollar roll income generally represents the economic equivalent of the net interest income earned on the underlying Agency mortgage-backed security less an implied financing cost.

TBA dollar roll transactions are accounted for under GAAP as a series of derivatives transactions. The fair value of TBA derivatives is based on methods similar to those used to value Agency mortgage-backed securities. The Company records TBA derivatives at fair value on its Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and recognizes periodic changes in fair value in Net gains (losses) on derivatives in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), which includes both unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivatives.

TBA dollar roll income is calculated as the difference in price between two TBA contracts with the same terms but different settlement dates multiplied by the notional amount of the TBA contract. Although accounted for as derivatives, TBA dollar rolls capture the economic equivalent of net interest income, or carry, on the underlying Agency mortgage-backed security (interest income less an implied cost of financing). TBA dollar roll income is reported as a component of Net gains (losses) on derivatives in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Premium Amortization Expense

In accordance with GAAP, the Company amortizes or accretes premiums or discounts into interest income for its Agency mortgage-backed securities, excluding interest-only securities, multifamily and reverse mortgages, taking into account estimates of future principal prepayments in the calculation of the effective yield. The Company recalculates the effective yield as differences between anticipated and actual prepayments occur. Using third-party model and market information to project future cash flows and expected remaining lives of securities, the effective interest rate determined for each security is applied as if it had been in place from the date of the security’s acquisition. The amortized cost of the security is then adjusted to the amount that would have existed had the new effective yield been applied since the acquisition date. The adjustment to amortized cost is offset with a charge or credit to interest income. Changes in interest rates and other market factors will impact prepayment speed projections and the amount of premium amortization recognized in any given period.

The Company’s GAAP metrics include the unadjusted impact of amortization and accretion associated with this method. Certain of the Company’s non-GAAP metrics exclude the effect of the PAA, which quantifies the component of premium amortization representing the cumulative impact on prior periods, but not the current period, of quarter-over-quarter changes in estimated long-term CPR.

The following table illustrates the impact of the PAA on premium amortization expense for the Company’s Residential Securities portfolio and residential securities transferred or pledged to securitization vehicles, for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025:

For the quarters ended

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

(dollars in thousands)

Premium amortization expense (accretion) $ 67,509 $ 41,367 $ 57,412

Less: PAA cost (benefit) (3,694) 6,627 12,296

Premium amortization expense (excluding PAA) $ 71,203 $ 34,740 $ 45,116

Economic leverage and economic capital ratios

The Company uses capital coupled with borrowed funds to invest primarily in real estate related investments, earning the spread between the yield on its assets and the cost of its borrowings and hedging activities. The Company’s capital structure is designed to offer an efficient complement of funding sources to generate positive risk-adjusted returns for its stockholders while maintaining appropriate liquidity to support its business and meet the Company’s financial obligations under periods of market stress. To maintain its desired capital profile, the Company utilizes a mix of debt and equity funding. Debt funding may include the use of repurchase agreements, loans, securitizations, participations issued, lines of credit, asset backed lending facilities, corporate bond issuance, convertible bonds or other liabilities. Equity capital primarily consists of common and preferred stock.

The Company’s economic leverage ratio is computed as the sum of recourse debt, cost basis of TBA derivatives outstanding, and net forward purchases (sales) of investments divided by total equity. Recourse debt consists of repurchase agreements, other secured financing, structured repurchase transactions (included within Debt issued by securitization vehicles) and U.S. Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased. Debt issued by securitization vehicles (excluding structured repurchase transactions) and participations issued are non-recourse to us and are excluded from economic leverage.

The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP debt to economic debt for purposes of calculating the Company’s economic leverage ratio for the periods presented:

As of

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

Economic leverage ratio reconciliation

(dollars in thousands)

Repurchase agreements

$ 85,068,102 $ 81,865,723 $ 61,659,460

Other secured financing

1,125,000 1,075,000 900,000

Debt issued by securitization vehicles

30,719,417 28,918,753 21,802,193

Participations issued

2,484,018 1,932,655 1,748,273

U.S Treasury securities sold, not yet purchased — 2,396,724 2,519,125

Total GAAP debt

$ 119,396,537 $ 116,188,855 $ 88,629,051

Less Non-recourse debt:

Debt issued by securitization vehicles (1)

$ (30,463,341) $ (28,651,989) $ (21,802,193)

Participations issued

(2,484,018) (1,932,655) (1,748,273)

Total recourse debt $ 86,449,178 $ 85,604,211 $ 65,078,585

Plus / (Less):

Cost basis of TBA derivatives

$ 5,948,177 $ 3,252,601 $ 6,612,755

Payable for unsettled trades 1,522,750 2,059,386 2,304,774

Receivable for unsettled trades (891,293) (1,031) (2,523)

Economic debt *

$ 93,028,812 $ 90,915,167 $ 73,993,591

Total equity

$ 16,325,811 $ 16,159,911 $ 13,084,508

Economic leverage ratio *

5.7:1 5.6:1 5.7:1

* Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.

(1) Non-recourse debt excludes debt issued by securitization vehicles related to structured repurchase transactions.

The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP total assets to economic total assets for purposes of calculating the Company’s economic capital ratio for the periods presented:

As of

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

Economic capital ratio reconciliation

(dollars in thousands)

Total GAAP assets

$ 138,537,591 $ 135,609,838 $ 105,115,346

Less:

Gross unrealized gains on TBA derivatives (1)

(28,927) (17,648) (35,095)

Debt issued by securitization vehicles (2)

(30,463,341) (28,651,989) (21,802,193)

Participations issued (2,484,018) (1,932,655) (1,748,273)

Plus:

Implied market value of TBA derivatives

5,845,420 3,257,086 6,635,383

Total economic assets *

$ 111,406,725 $ 108,264,632 $ 88,165,168

Total equity

$ 16,325,811 $ 16,159,911 $ 13,084,508

Economic capital ratio *

14.7% 14.9% 14.8%

* Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.

(1) Included in Derivative assets in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

(2) Excludes debt issued by securitization vehicles related to structured repurchase transactions.

Interest income (excluding PAA), economic interest expense and economic net interest income (excluding PAA)

Interest income (excluding PAA) represents interest income excluding the effect of the PAA, and serves as the basis for deriving average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA), net interest spread (excluding PAA) and net interest margin (excluding PAA), which are discussed below. The Company believes this measure provides management and investors with additional detail to enhance their understanding of the Company’s operating results and trends by excluding the component of premium amortization expense representing the cumulative impact on prior periods, but not the current period, of quarter-over-quarter changes in estimated long-term prepayment speeds related to the Company’s Agency mortgage-backed securities (other than interest-only securities, multifamily and reverse mortgages), which can obscure underlying trends in the performance of the portfolio.

Economic interest expense includes GAAP interest expense, the net interest component of interest rate swaps (which includes net interest on variation margin related to interest rate swaps) and net interest on initial margin related to interest rate swaps, which is reported in Other, net in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changing interest rates on its repurchase agreements by economically hedging cash flows associated with these borrowings. Accordingly, adding the net interest component of interest rate swaps to interest expense, as computed in accordance with GAAP, reflects the total contractual interest expense and thus, provides investors with additional information about the cost of the Company's financing strategy. The Company may use market agreed coupon ("MAC") interest rate swaps in which the Company may receive or make a payment at the time of entering into such interest rate swap to compensate for the off-market nature of

such interest rate swap. In accordance with GAAP, upfront payments associated with MAC interest rate swaps are not reflected in the net interest component of interest rate swaps in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Similarly, economic net interest income (excluding PAA), as computed below, provides investors with additional information to enhance their understanding of the net economics of our primary business operations.

For the quarters ended

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

Interest income (excluding PAA) reconciliation (dollars in thousands)

GAAP interest income $ 1,724,930 $ 1,690,707 $ 1,317,108

Premium amortization adjustment (3,694) 6,627 12,296

Interest income (excluding PAA) * $ 1,721,236 $ 1,697,334 $ 1,329,404

Economic interest expense reconciliation

GAAP interest expense $ 1,272,239 $ 1,324,128 $ 1,097,137

Add:

Net interest component of interest rate swaps and net interest on initial margin related to interest rate swaps (1)

(107,365) (159,973) (204,389)

Economic interest expense * $ 1,164,874 $ 1,164,155 $ 892,748

Economic net interest income (excluding PAA) reconciliation

Interest income (excluding PAA) * $ 1,721,236 $ 1,697,334 $ 1,329,404

Less:

Economic interest expense * 1,164,874 1,164,155 892,748

Economic net interest income (excluding PAA) * $ 556,362 $ 533,179 $ 436,656

* Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.

(1) Interest on initial margin related to interest rate swaps is reported in Other, net in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA), net interest spread (excluding PAA), net interest margin (excluding PAA) and average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities

Net interest spread (excluding PAA), which is the difference between the average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA) and the average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities, which represents annualized economic interest expense divided by average interest bearing liabilities, and net interest margin (excluding PAA), which is calculated as the sum of interest income (excluding PAA) plus TBA dollar roll income less economic interest expense divided by the sum of average interest earning assets plus average TBA contract balances, provide management with additional measures of the Company’s profitability that management relies upon in monitoring the performance of the business.

Disclosure of these measures, which are presented below, provides investors with additional detail regarding how management evaluates the Company’s performance.

For the quarters ended

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

Economic metrics (excluding PAA) (dollars in thousands)

Average interest earning assets $ 128,783,013 $ 124,781,771 $ 101,631,610

Interest income (excluding PAA) * $ 1,721,236 $ 1,697,334 $ 1,329,404

Average yield on interest earning assets (excluding PAA) * 5.35 % 5.44 % 5.23 %

Average interest bearing liabilities $ 118,603,594 $ 115,319,739 $ 92,001,700

Economic interest expense * $ 1,164,874 $ 1,164,155 $ 892,748

Average economic cost of interest bearing liabilities * 3.93 % 3.95 % 3.88 %

Economic net interest income (excluding PAA) * $ 556,362 $ 533,179 $ 436,656

Net interest spread (excluding PAA) * 1.42 % 1.49 % 1.35 %

Interest income (excluding PAA) * $ 1,721,236 $ 1,697,334 $ 1,329,404

TBA dollar roll income 18,993 4,813 11,275

Economic interest expense * (1,164,874) (1,164,155) (892,748)

Subtotal $ 575,355 $ 537,992 $ 447,931

Average interest earnings assets $ 128,783,013 $ 124,781,771 $ 101,631,610

Average TBA contract balances 5,443,741 2,182,985 4,625,212

Subtotal $ 134,226,754 $ 126,964,756 $ 106,256,822

Net interest margin (excluding PAA) * 1.71 % 1.69 % 1.69 %

* Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.

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