ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC company mark
Real Estate · NYSE/NASDAQ: NLY

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

REIT - Mortgage
Market Cap $16.30B
Verdict: Average

Quality Scores

Business Compounding
38/100
Compounder Quality
48/100
Management Credibility
60/100
Governance
75/100
Cash Flow Quality
68/100

AI Summary

Annaly Capital Management (NLY) operates as an internally managed mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) specializing in Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) and residential credit. The business quality is characterized by significant volatility in net income, driven by mark-to-market fluctuations in its massive Agency portfolio. Over the last decade, the business has undergone a transition from a diversified lending platform back toward its core Agency focus, notably exiting middle-market lending. Total assets have fluctuated significantly, peaking at $135.61B in 2025 following a…

Top Opportunities

  • Significant scale as one of the largest mREITs globally
  • Liquidity remains robust with substantial unencumbered assets
  • Successful internalization of management reduces fee overhead

Top Risks

  • Extremely volatile Net Income due to mark-to-market accounting
  • High sensitivity to interest rate volatility and Basis Risk
  • Historical book value erosion during rate hiking cycles

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