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Jun 30, 2020
AGNC Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Announced financial results, reporting comprehensive income of $1.60 per common share and net income of $1.24 per common share.
Key Takeaways
AGNC Investment Corp. reported a strong second quarter with a 12.2% economic return on tangible common equity. The company's tangible net book value per common share increased by 9.5% to $14.92. Net spread and dollar roll income was $0.58 per common share, excluding 'catch-up' premium amortization cost.
$1.60 comprehensive income per common share.
$0.58 net spread and dollar roll income per common share, excluding estimated 'catch-up' premium amortization cost.
$14.92 tangible net book value per common share as of June 30, 2020, an increase of 9.5% from March 31, 2020.
12.2% economic return on tangible common equity for the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
AGNC expects the earnings environment for Agency MBS to remain favorable for the foreseeable future despite the ongoing economic uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Positive Outlook
- Market conditions improved significantly due to domestic monetary and fiscal stimulus.
- Interest rate volatility was muted as the Federal Reserve communicated its intention to hold short-term rates at current levels for several years.
- Risk assets rallied dramatically during the quarter.
- The broad availability of funding at rates near zero.
- Muted interest rate volatility creates a very favorable environment for the three primary components of our business.
Challenges Ahead
- Higher coupon Agency MBS were negatively impacted by prepayment concerns.
- Ongoing economic uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Unspecified negatives