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Mar 31, 2024

MITT Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Reported financial results, highlighting growth in book value and a compelling economic return on equity following the acquisition of WMC.

Key Takeaways

AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT) reported its first quarter 2024 results, showcasing a 3.7% growth in book value, a 5.5% economic return on equity, and earnings of $0.55 per diluted common share. The company also declared a $0.18 dividend per common share.

Book Value per share increased to $10.84 as of March 31, 2024, compared to $10.46 as of December 31, 2023.

Adjusted Book Value per share rose to $10.58 as of March 31, 2024, from $10.20 as of December 31, 2023, representing a 3.7% increase.

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders was $0.55 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2024.

Earnings Available for Distribution (EAD) was $0.21 per diluted common share during the first quarter of 2024.

Total Revenue
$17.2M
Previous year: $11.6M
+47.9%
EPS
$0.21
Previous year: $0.03
+600.0%
Economic Return on Equity
5.5%
Previous year: 5.7%
-3.5%
Investment Portfolio
$6.2B
Previous year: $4.5B
+37.8%
Economic Leverage Ratio
1.4
Previous year: 1.4
+0.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$100M
Previous year: $87.9M
+14.1%
Total Assets
$6.4B
Previous year: $4.62B
+38.5%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates continued strong earnings from its investment portfolio and is actively seeking opportunities to enhance scale and G&A efficiencies.

Positive Outlook

  • Completing the WMC acquisition.
  • Positioning MITT as a premier pure play residential mortgage REIT.
  • Ability to continue to deliver on strong earnings off the investment portfolio.
  • Seeking ways to continue enhancing scale.
  • Seeking ways to continue enhancing G&A efficiencies.

Challenges Ahead

  • Market conditions.
  • Regulatory changes.
  • Structural changes.
  • Market volatility.
  • Ability to predict and control costs.