AGNC Investment (AGNC) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

Company Overview - AGNC Investment closed at $8.41, reflecting a -0.36% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.17% [1] - Over the past month, AGNC shares have decreased by 18.45%, significantly underperforming the Finance sector's loss of 3.58% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.94% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is scheduled for April 21, 2025, with an expected EPS of$ 0.40, indicating a 31.03% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $155.42 million, representing a substantial increase of 618.05% from the prior-year quarter [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of$ 1.61 per share and revenue of $754 million, reflecting changes of -14.36% and +4088.89% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for AGNC Investment suggest a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks AGNC Investment at 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - AGNC Investment has a Forward P/E ratio of 5.23, indicating a discount compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 7.18 [7] - The REIT and Equity Trust industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 214, placing it in the bottom 14% of over 250 industries [7]