Dividend payment history · 2026
NLY Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
100 dividend payments since 2002 — 25 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: -8.0%.
NLY dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.4500 | -48.2% | 2 |
| 2025 | $2.8000 | +7.7% | 4 |
| 2024 | $2.6000 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.6000 | -26.1% | 4 |
| 2022 | $3.5200 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2021 | $3.5200 | -3.3% | 4 |
| 2020 | $3.6400 | -13.3% | 4 |
| 2019 | $4.2000 | -12.5% | 4 |
| 2018 | $4.8000 | +0.0% | 5 |
| 2017 | $4.8000 | -0.0% | 4 |
| 2016 | $4.8000 | +0.0% | 5 |
| 2015 | $4.8000 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2014 | $4.8000 | -20.0% | 4 |
| 2013 | $6.0000 | -26.8% | 4 |
| 2012 | $8.2000 | -16.0% | 4 |
| 2011 | $9.7600 | -7.9% | 4 |
| 2010 | $10.6000 | +4.3% | 4 |
| 2009 | $10.1600 | +22.1% | 4 |
| 2008 | $8.3200 | +100.0% | 4 |
| 2007 | $4.1600 | +82.5% | 4 |
| 2006 | $2.2800 | -45.2% | 4 |
| 2005 | $4.1600 | -47.5% | 4 |
| 2004 | $7.9200 | +1.5% | 4 |
| 2003 | $7.8000 | -27.0% | 4 |
| 2002 | $10.6800 | — | 4 |
Complete NLY dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.7500 | Jul 31, 2026 | +7.1% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.7000 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | +7.7% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | +7.7% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | +7.7% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | +7.7% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.6500 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.6500 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.6500 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.6500 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.6500 | — | -26.1% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.6500 | — | -26.1% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.6500 | — | -26.1% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.6500 | — | -26.1% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.8800 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.8800 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.8800 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.8800 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.8800 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.8800 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.8800 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.8800 | — | -12.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.8800 | — | -12.0% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.8800 | — | -12.0% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.8800 | — | -12.0% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $1.0000 | — | -16.7% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $1.0000 | — | -16.7% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $1.0000 | — | +220.5% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $1.0000 | — | -16.7% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.3120 | — | -74.0% |
| Sep 5, 2018 | $0.8880 | — | -26.0% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $1.2000 | — | +13.6% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $1.2000 | — | +733.3% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $1.0560 | — | -12.0% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.1440 | — | -88.0% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $1.2000 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2014 | $1.2000 | — | -14.3% |
| Jun 27, 2014 | $1.2000 | — | -25.0% |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $1.2000 | — | -33.3% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $1.2000 | — | -33.3% |
| Sep 27, 2013 | $1.4000 | — | -30.0% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | $1.6000 | — | -27.3% |
| Mar 27, 2013 | $1.8000 | — | -18.2% |
| Dec 26, 2012 | $1.8000 | — | -21.1% |
| Sep 27, 2012 | $2.0000 | — | -16.7% |
| Jun 27, 2012 | $2.2000 | — | -15.4% |
| Mar 28, 2012 | $2.2000 | — | -11.3% |
| Dec 27, 2011 | $2.2800 | — | -10.9% |
| Sep 28, 2011 | $2.4000 | — | -11.8% |
| Jun 28, 2011 | $2.6000 | — | -4.4% |
| Mar 29, 2011 | $2.4800 | — | -4.6% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $2.5600 | — | -14.7% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | $2.7200 | — | -1.4% |
| Jun 25, 2010 | $2.7200 | — | +13.3% |
| Mar 30, 2010 | $2.6000 | — | +30.0% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $3.0000 | — | +50.0% |
| Sep 29, 2009 | $2.7600 | — | +25.5% |
| Jun 25, 2009 | $2.4000 | — | +9.1% |
| Mar 26, 2009 | $2.0000 | — | +4.2% |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $2.0000 | — | +47.1% |
| Sep 16, 2008 | $2.2000 | — | +111.5% |
| Jun 25, 2008 | $2.2000 | — | +129.2% |
| Mar 26, 2008 | $1.9200 | — | +140.0% |
| Dec 27, 2007 | $1.3600 | — | +78.9% |
| Sep 27, 2007 | $1.0400 | — | +85.7% |
| Jun 28, 2007 | $0.9600 | — | +84.6% |
| Mar 29, 2007 | $0.8000 | — | +81.8% |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.7600 | — | +90.0% |
| Sep 27, 2006 | $0.5600 | — | +7.7% |
| Jun 28, 2006 | $0.5200 | — | -63.9% |
| Mar 29, 2006 | $0.4400 | — | -75.6% |
| Dec 28, 2005 | $0.4000 | — | -80.0% |
| Sep 26, 2005 | $0.5200 | — | -74.0% |
| Jun 28, 2005 | $1.4400 | — | -25.0% |
| Mar 30, 2005 | $1.8000 | — | -10.0% |
| Dec 29, 2004 | $2.0000 | — | +6.4% |
| Sep 28, 2004 | $2.0000 | — | +78.6% |
| Jun 30, 2004 | $1.9200 | — | -20.0% |
| Mar 29, 2004 | $2.0000 | — | -16.7% |
| Dec 24, 2003 | $1.8800 | — | -30.9% |
| Oct 1, 2003 | $1.1200 | — | -58.8% |
| Jun 30, 2003 | $2.4000 | — | -11.8% |
| Mar 27, 2003 | $2.4000 | — | -4.8% |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $2.7200 | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2002 | $2.7200 | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2002 | $2.7200 | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2002 | $2.5200 | — | — |
Showing up to 100 most recent payments. Ex-dividend date determines record for dividend eligibility. YoY change compares to same-period prior year (±45 day window).
Frequently asked questions
Has NLY ever cut its dividend?
Yes — based on our records, NLY has had at least one year where total dividend payments declined by more than 5% versus the prior year. Check the year-by-year table above for the specific year.
What is NLY's 5-year dividend CAGR?
NLY's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately -8.0%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does NLY pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, NLY pays dividends approximately quarterly. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is NLY's latest dividend per share?
NLY's most recent dividend was $0.7500 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Jun 30, 2026 and a pay date of Jul 31, 2026.
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