Wells Fargo Cuts AGNC Investment (AGNC) Price Target to $10

Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating on AGNC Investment Corp. on October 21, 2026, while lowering its price target from $11.00 to $10.00. The research note arrived as the mortgage real estate investment trust traded at $8.78 on the day of the announcement.

AGNC AGNC Investment Corp.

$8.78 ▼ -11.13% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 21, 2026

Wells Fargo's Call on AGNC Investment Corp.

On October 21, 2026, Wells Fargo issued a note maintaining its Overweight rating on AGNC Investment Corp. while adjusting its price target down to $10.00 from $11.00. The firm previously adjusted its target on the stock on July 23, 2026, when it moved from $12.00 to $11.00 with an Overweight rating. The updated target of $10.00 sits above where the shares recently traded, leaving some room for potential upside according to the firm's outlook.

Other Institutional Activity in AGNC Investment Corp.

Other large funds made adjustments to their holdings in AGNC Investment Corp. during earlier reporting periods. Equity Investment Corp grew its holdings by 41,686 shares, ending with 9,736,044 shares worth about $87,095,725 after a 0.4% increase. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings by 1,307,322 shares, ending with 8,777,731 shares worth about $78,522,945 after a 17.5% increase.

AGNC Investment Corp. Stock Holds Steady

AGNC Investment Corp. closed at $8.78 on October 21, 2026. The stock recently traded around $8.78 as of October 22, 2026, which is about equal to its event-day close. The recent price sits 11.2% below its 50-day moving average of $9.88 and 17.0% below its 200-day moving average of $10.58. The shares trade 28.0% below their 52-week high of $12.19 and 4.8% above their 52-week low of $8.38.

Recent Earnings

AGNC Investment Corp. reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $236,000,000 and trailing-twelve-month earnings per share of $0.05. The company posted a net profit margin of 43.6% and a return on equity of 0.9%. The next earnings report is scheduled for release on January 25, 2027.

Dividend

AGNC Investment Corp. pays an annual dividend rate of $1.44 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 16.42%. The payout ratio stands at 73.5% based on recent results.

Insider Buying and Selling at AGNC Investment Corp.

Company insiders completed several transactions earlier in the year. Director Paul E Mullings sold 6,800 shares on May 4, 2026, at an average price of $10.74 for a total value of $73,032. Chief Financial Officer Bernice E. Bell sold 10,000 shares on May 12, 2026, at $10.79 per share for a total of $107,920. Bell later sold 5,000 shares on July 28, 2026, at $11.00 per share totaling $55,000, and an additional 15,000 shares on August 19, 2026, valued at $166,000.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analyst coverage includes a mix of rating updates from major firms. Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating on October 9, 2026, while lowering its price target from $12.00 to $10.00. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on October 21, 2026, with a target of $10.00 down from $12.00. Barclays maintained an Equal-Weight rating on October 21, 2026, lowering its target from $10.00 to $9.00. Across eight analyst opinions, the stock carries a consensus hold rating and a mean price target of $9.59.

About AGNC Investment Corp.

AGNC Investment Corp. operates as a real estate investment trust that invests in residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. The principal and interest payments on these investments are backed by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the firm provides private capital to the domestic housing market.

Bottom Line

Wells Fargo's revised price target comes as AGNC Investment Corp. trades below its consensus analyst targets and moving averages. Investors will monitor upcoming earnings reports on January 25, 2027, alongside broader interest rate trends that affect mortgage real estate investment trusts.