NLY Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data
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Yield 12m
13.99%
Dividends per Share 12m
2.65
Dividend Growth Rate 5y
-6.51%
Overall Dividend Rating
43.89%
Yield on Cost 5y
20.65%
Payout Ratio
98.2%
Payout Frequency 12m
4
Payout Consistency
85.0%
Total Return 12m: 17.68%
#7 in Group
Total Return 5y: 52.97%
#14 in Group
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Number of Payouts Yearly
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NLY Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.7 | 7.7% | 3.54% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 3.58% | |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 3.25% | |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 3.39% | |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 3.4% | |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 3.28% | |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 3.49% | |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 3.25% | |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-28 | Quarterly | 0.65 | -26.1% | 3.46% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 4.17% | |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 4.79% | |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-29 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 14.79% | |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-29 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 12.24% | |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 11% | |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 10.2% | |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-30 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 9.78% | |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-30 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 10.23% | |
| 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-29 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 10.63% | |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-30 | Quarterly | 0.88 | 12.1% | |
| 2020-06-29 | 2020-06-30 | 2020-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.88 | -12% | 13.79% |
| 2020-03-30 | 2020-03-31 | 2020-04-30 | Quarterly | 1 | ||
| 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-31 | Quarterly | 1 | ||
| 2019-09-27 | 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-31 | Quarterly | 1 | ||
| 2019-06-27 | 2019-06-28 | 2019-07-31 | Quarterly | 1 | -16.7% | |
| 2019-03-28 | 2019-03-29 | 2019-04-30 | Quarterly | 1.2 | ||
| 2018-12-28 | 2018-12-31 | 2019-01-31 | Quarterly | 1.2 | 283.3% | |
| 2018-09-27 | 2018-09-28 | 2018-10-31 | Quarterly | 0.313 | -64.7% | |
| 2018-09-05 | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.887 | -26.1% | |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-31 | Quarterly | 1.2 | ||
| 2018-03-28 | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-30 | Quarterly | 1.2 | ||
| 2017-12-28 | 2017-12-29 | 2018-01-31 | Quarterly | 1.2 | ||
| 2017-09-28 | 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-31 | Quarterly | 1.2 | ||
| 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-31 | Quarterly | 1.2 | ||
| 2017-03-29 | 2017-03-31 | 2017-04-28 | Quarterly | 1.2 | ||
| 2016-12-28 | 2016-12-30 | 2017-01-31 | Quarterly | 1.2 | 13.6% | |
| 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-30 | 2016-10-31 | Quarterly | 1.0565 | 636.4% | |
| 2016-07-07 | 2016-07-11 | 2016-07-14 | Quarterly | 0.1435 | -88% | |
| 2016-06-28 | 2016-06-30 | 2016-07-29 | Quarterly | 1.2 | ||
| 2016-03-29 | 2016-03-31 | 2016-04-29 | Quarterly | 1.2 | ||
| 2015-12-29 | 2015-12-31 | 2016-01-29 | Quarterly | 1.2 |
NLY Dividend FAQ
Does NLY pay dividends?
Yes, as of May 2025, NLY paid a dividend of 2.65 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31.What is the Dividend Yield of NLY?
As of May 2025, NLY`s dividend yield is 13.99%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.65 USD by the current share price of 19.62.How often does NLY pay dividends?
NLY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NLY has issued 4 dividend payments.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NLY?
The next ex-dividend date for Annaly Capital (NLY) is unknown.What is the Dividend Growth of NLY?
NLY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -6.51% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of NLY?
NLY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 20.7%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Annaly Capital five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.65) divided by the purchase price five years ago (12.83):What is the Payout Consistency of NLY?
NLY Payout Consistency is 85.0%.
Moderately consistent: Annaly Capital has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.