Annaly Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Annaly Capital Management reported GAAP net income of $0.27 per average common share and earnings available for distribution (EAD) of $0.28 per average common share for Q4 2021. The company's capital allocation to credit businesses increased, and its MSR platform grew by 12%.
GAAP net income of $0.27 per average common share for the quarter.
Earnings available for distribution (“EAD”) of $0.28 per average common share for the quarter with dividend coverage of +125%.
Capital allocation to credit businesses increased by approximately 200 basis points to 32% during the quarter driven by $2.2 billion of credit originations.
Annaly's Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSR") platform grew by 12% in the fourth quarter and successfully executed on its strategy to finish the year as the fifth largest buyer of bulk MSR.
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Forward Guidance
Annaly's portfolio is well prepared for periods of turbulence with historically low leverage, a conservatively hedged portfolio and disciplined asset allocation across the spectrum of housing finance. Despite the volatility, the company is encouraged by improving investment returns in Agency MBS and are poised to capitalize on attractive opportunities as they arise.