AGNC Investment (AGNC) CEO Peter J Federico Sells $595K of Stock
Key Points
- Peter J Federico, the Director, President, CEO, and CIO of AGNC Investment Corp., sold 67,794 shares at an average price of $8.77 on October 27, 2026.
- After the trade, Peter J Federico holds 1,778,289 $AGNC shares, down 3.67% from before the trade.
- Following this transaction, Federico now holds about 1.78 million shares, a decrease of 3.67% from his previous holdings.
- AGNC recently traded around $8.78, which is below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating a challenging market environment.
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Peter J Federico, the Director, President, CEO, and CIO of AGNC Investment Corp. (NasdaqGS: AGNC), sold 67,794 shares on October 27, 2026, for about $594,553 at an average price of $8.77. This transaction was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC. Federico's sale was part of a planned transaction, and after this sale, he holds about 1.78 million shares of the company, reducing his stake by 3.67%.
Other Institutional Activity in AGNC
Equity Investment Corp grew its holdings by 41,686 shares, ending with about 9.74 million shares worth approximately $86.4 million. Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its stake by 1.31 million shares, bringing its total to about 8.78 million shares valued at around $77.9 million.
AGNC Investment Corp. Stock Holds Steady
On October 27, 2026, AGNC closed at $8.87, while it was recently trading around $8.78. This price is below its 50-day moving average of $9.76 and 200-day moving average of $10.55, suggesting that the stock is facing downward pressure. The shares are also about 28% below their 52-week high of $12.19.
Recent Earnings
AGNC reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $236 million and an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.05. The company has a net margin of 43.6% and a return on equity (ROE) of 0.9%. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 25, 2027.
Dividend
AGNC pays an annual dividend rate of $1.44, which translates to a dividend yield of 16.38%. The dividend payout ratio is 73.5%, showing a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Insider Buying and Selling at AGNC Investment Corp.
Prior to Federico's recent sale, several insiders had also sold shares. Paul E Mullings, a Director, sold 6,800 shares on May 4, 2026, at a price of $10.74. Bernice E. Bell, the Chief Financial Officer, sold 10,000 shares on May 12, 2026, at a price of $10.79, and later sold another 5,000 shares at $11.00 on July 28, 2026. Additionally, she sold 15,000 shares on August 19, 2026, though the price was not reported.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 9, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating on AGNC with a target price of $10. On October 21, both RBC Capital and Wells Fargo also maintained their ratings of Outperform and Overweight, respectively, with target prices of $10. Barclays set its target at $9, while JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating with a target of $8.50.
About AGNC Investment Corp.
AGNC Investment Corp. provides private capital to the U.S. housing market, primarily investing in mortgage securities backed by government guarantees. The company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT), focusing on generating income through its investments in residential mortgages.
Bottom Line
Watch for AGNC's upcoming earnings report on January 25, 2027, for insights into its financial performance. With several insiders selling shares, it may be worth monitoring how these actions align with analyst ratings and market conditions.
Source: Peter J Federico's Form 4 filing on $AGNC (Oct 27, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts