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MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2026 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a mix of metals plays, financial stocks, deep value names, high-octane growth and tech stocks, and beaten-down REITs that offer solid income and turnaround potential. Part 3 of this series includes Eli Lilly, Enterprise Products Partners, Expand Energy Corp., Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., and GE Vernova, among others.
Lower mortgage rates and rising purchase originations will likely support Zacks Mortgage & Related Services industry players like PFSI, TREE and AGM.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: AGM - Get Free Report)'s stock price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $178.73 and traded as high as $179.54. Federal Agricultural Mortgage shares last traded at $176.0710, with a volume of 138,111 shares changing hands. Wall Street
Copeland Capital Management LLC reduced its holdings in Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: AGM) by 5.4% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 254,217 shares of the credit services provider's stock after selling 14,458 shares during the quarter. Copeland Capital Management
I initiated a position in Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) preferreds, specifically series F, due to an attractive yield and relative value. AGM preferreds currently offer a yield north of 6.8%, about 2% above the 30-year Treasury, with spreads wider than historical norms. I see the recent spread as a sentiment-driven opportunity, not a sign of fundamental stress, given the farm sector's low leverage and AGM's strong loan-to-value metrics.
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WASHINGTON , Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Matthew M. Pullins as its Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, starting December 11, 2025.
WASHINGTON , Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, announced today that it has completed a $313.5 million securitization of agricultural mortgage loans. "The successful completion of our seventh agricultural mortgage-backed securitization demonstrates our commitment to grow our securitization platform and support a vibrant and liquid AMBS market that is central to our core mission to improve credit accessibility in rural America," said Chief Executive Officer, Brad Nordholm.
Farmer Mac delivered strong Q3 results, with net interest income up 13% and robust dividend coverage. AGM maintains manageable loan loss provisions, supported by low loan-to-value ratios and resilient collateral monetization. I remain bullish on AGM common shares, citing attractive valuation, solid earnings, and ongoing share buybacks.
WASHINGTON , Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) has declared a fourth quarter dividend of $1.50 per share for each of Farmer Mac's three classes of common stock – Class A Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM.A), Class B Voting Common Stock (not listed on any exchange), and Class C Non-Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM). The quarterly dividend will be payable on December 31, 2025 to holders of record of common stock as of December 15, 2025.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.52 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.1 per share a year ago.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation ( AGM ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 3, 2025 4:30 PM EST Company Participants Jalpa Nazareth - Senior Director of Investor Relations & Finance Strategy Bradford Nordholm - Chief Executive Officer Zachary Carpenter - President & Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Bose George - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division William Ryan - Seaport Research Partners Brendan Michael McCarthy - Sidoti & Company, LLC Presentation Operator " Jalpa Nazareth Senior Director of Investor Relations & Finance Strategy " Bradford Nordholm Chief Executive Officer " Zachary Carpenter President & Chief Operating Officer " Bose George Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division " Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division William Ryan Seaport Research Partners " Seaport Research Partners Brendan Michael McCarthy Sidoti & Company, LLC " Sidoti & Company, LLC Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Farmer Mac Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] This call is being recorded on November 3, 2025.
- Outstanding Business Volume of $31.1 Billion - WASHINGTON , Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. "I'm pleased to announce we've once again achieved record net effective spread and core earnings in the third quarter," said Chief Executive Officer, Brad Nordholm.
Farmer Mac (AGM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Bank OZK and Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation preferred shares offer reliable, low-risk income streams ideal for income-focused portfolios. OZKAP yields 6.7%, trades at a discount, has strong dividend coverage, and low call risk, making it attractive for steady income. AGM.PR.G preferred is favored for its balance of yield, low call risk, and strong dividend coverage, despite AGM's tendency to call higher-yielding issues.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage presents an attractive opportunity after a 20% share price drop, supported by strong loan performance and low charge-offs. AGM's Q2 earnings easily cover preferred dividends, with only 10% of net profit required, and the common dividend remains well-covered. The loan portfolio remains healthy, with low non-accruing loans and an average LTV below 50%, minimizing risk even in defaults.
Investors interested in stocks from the Financial - Mortgage & Related Services sector have probably already heard of Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) and Zillow Group (ZG). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
WASHINGTON , Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, announced today the planned retirement of its Chief Executive Officer Bradford T.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.