Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (nly)
NLY — Company Overview
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) trades on NYQ as part of the Real Estate peer group (REIT - Mortgage).
| Ticker | NLY |
| Sector | Real Estate |
| Industry | REIT - Mortgage |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $15.86B |
| Last price | $21.04 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
NLY — Business Description
NLY represents a REIT - Mortgage business in the Real Estate segment. Annaly Capital Management, Inc., a diversified capital manager, engages in the residential mortgage finance business. The company invests in agency mortgage-backed securities collateralized by residential mortgages; non-agency residential whole loans and securitized products within the residential and commercial markets; mortgage servicing rights; agency commercial mortgage-backed securities; to-be-announced forward contracts; residential mortgage-backed securities; residential mortgage loans; and agency or private label credit risk transfer securities. It has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT). As a REIT, it is not subject to federal income tax to the extent that it distributes its t…
Official website: https://www.annaly.com.
NLY — Investment Thesis
At a high level, NLY offers exposure to Real Estate with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 4.8% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E near 5.08× suggests a value-oriented earnings multiple.
- Dividend yield near 14.0% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $15.86B.
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NLY — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Annaly Capital Management, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 90.7% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Debt-to-equity of 737.54 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.
| Trailing P/E | 5.08× |
| Forward P/E | 6.77× |
| Price / Sales | 4.87× |
| Price / Book | 1.04× |
| Gross margin | 98.0% |
| Operating margin | 91.7% |
| Profit margin | 90.7% |
| Return on equity | 19.6% |
| Debt / Equity | 737.54 |
NLY — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) depends on demand trends in REIT - Mortgage and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 4.8% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 34.3% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 14.2% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 5.2% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
NLY — Competitive Position
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Real Estate.
- Competes within Real Estate, specifically in REIT - Mortgage.
- Market capitalization of $15.86B places NLY among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 98.0% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
NLY — Strengths
Strengths for Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 4.8% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 34.3% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 19.6% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 98.0% supports competitive unit economics.
- Dividend yield of 14.0% for income-oriented holders.
- Large Cap scale ($15.86B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
NLY — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) based on available data:
- Elevated debt-to-equity (737.54).
NLY — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (4.8%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Trading 5.2% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Dividend yield of 14.0% appeals to total-return investors.
NLY — Risks
- Leverage (debt/equity 737.54) raises sensitivity to credit conditions.
NLY — Summary
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) is a large-cap Real Estate company focused on REIT - Mortgage, listed on NYQ. Last price $21.04 with market cap $15.86B. Trailing P/E 5.08×. Revenue grew 4.8% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 4.8% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated debt-to-equity (737.54). Premium Terminal tools for Annaly Capital Management, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Annaly Capital Management, Inc. FAQ
What does Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) do?
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., a diversified capital manager, engages in the residential mortgage finance business. The company invests in agency mortgage-backed securities collateralized by residential mortgages; non-agency residential whole loans and securitized products wit…
What is NLY's P/E ratio?
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 5.08× based on publicly available market data.
Does NLY pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 14.0%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is NLY in?
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. is classified in Real Estate (REIT - Mortgage) on NYQ.
What is NLY's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $15.86B.
What are the main risks for NLY?
Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.24), among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of NLY?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 4.8% year-over-year, earnings growth of 34.3% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for NLY?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Annaly Capital Management, Inc. are on the free /stocks/nly/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.