NLY Dividend Calculator
Annaly Capital Management. Inc. (NLY) currently yields 12.40% and paid $2.85 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$22.99
Dividend Yield
12.40%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$2.85
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
-4.1%
Raise Streak
2 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from NLY
Portfolio Value
$121,725
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$1,010
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — NLY
Projected Income from NLY
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,983 | $165 | 782.2 | $17,983 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,872 | $239 | 1179.6 | $26,340 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $3,817 | $318 | 1632.2 | $35,401 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $4,819 | $402 | 2145.7 | $45,203 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $5,879 | $490 | 2726.2 | $55,785 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $7,000 | $583 | 3380.3 | $67,184 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $8,183 | $682 | 4115.0 | $79,439 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $9,429 | $786 | 4937.9 | $92,588 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $10,740 | $895 | 5857.0 | $106,671 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $12,115 | $1,010 | 6881.1 | $121,725 |
NLY Dividend Per Share by Year
NLY Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-31 | $0.75 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-30 | $0.70 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-30 | $0.70 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-31 | $0.70 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-31 | $0.70 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-30 | $0.70 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-31 | $0.65 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-31 | $0.65 |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-31 | $0.65 |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-04-30 | $0.65 |
| 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-31 | $0.65 |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-31 | $0.65 |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-31 | $0.65 |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-28 | $0.65 |
| 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-31 | $0.88 |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-31 | $0.88 |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-07-29 | $0.88 |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-29 | $0.88 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-31 | $0.88 |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-29 | $0.88 |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-30 | $0.88 |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-30 | $0.88 |
| 2020-12-30 | 2021-01-29 | $0.88 |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-10-30 | $0.88 |
NLY Dividend FAQ
How much does NLY pay in dividends per share?
Annaly Capital Management. Inc. paid $2.85 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does NLY pay dividends?
NLY pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is NLY's dividend yield?
At the last close of $22.99, NLY yields approximately 12.40% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is NLY's dividend growth rate?
NLY's dividend per share has compounded at -4.1% per year over the last 5 years (-2.3% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much NLY do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $2.85 per share per year, roughly 422 shares — about $9,701.78 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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