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AGNC AGNC Investment Corp.
AGNC Investment Corp. shows several signals that historically correlate with elevated dividend risk.
Why we rate it 4.2
- Very high yield of 14.36% — often signals stress or a structural pay-out (covered call ETFs, mREITs, etc.)
- Payout ratio of 98% is stretched — much above 100% means the dividend exceeds earnings
- Current yield is in line with the 5-year average of 13.51%
About AGNC Investment Corp.
AGNC Investment Corp. provides private capital to housing market in the United States. It invests in residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the United States government-sponsored enterprise or by the United States government agency. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal or state corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was formerly known as American Capital Agency Corp. and changed its name to AGNC Investment Corp. in September 2016. AGNC Investment Corp. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits Dividend Safety Score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to AGNC's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice.Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is AGNC's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 14.36%, payout ratio 98%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates AGNC's dividend safety profile as weak (4.2/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is AGNC's current dividend yield?
AGNC has a current dividend yield of 14.36% as of April 2, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 13.51%.
How is AGNC's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy AGNC based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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