Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation·Financial Services

While the volatile mortgage market is likely to hurt the Mortgage & Related Services industry, companies like RKT, AGM & TREE are poised to navigate the challenges.

Captrust Financial Advisors increased its stake in shares of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: AGM) by 5.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 312,646 shares of the credit services provider's stock after buying an additional 17,293

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WASHINGTON, March 4, 2026 /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 that it will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in New York City. The presentation will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage remains a long-term buy despite weak Q4 results driven by higher loan loss provisions. AGM's net interest income grew over 10% YoY, and the loan portfolio quality remains robust, with 92%-98% classified as "acceptable." I continue to hold and add to both AGM common and preferred shares, viewing the current preferred yield of 6.6% as attractive.

Farmer Mac shares plunged 14% after an earnings miss, but I view the current price as a compelling entry point. AGM's core earnings grew to $182.9M in 2025, but rising nonaccrual loans and a $33M increase in loan loss provisions raised concerns. Portfolio growth is shifting toward non-agricultural sectors like power, utilities, renewable energy, and broadband, driving a 15% increase in shareholder equity.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation provides a secondary market for various loans made to borrowers in the United States. It operates through four segments: Farm & Ranch, USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Guarantees, Rural Utilities, and Institutional Credit. The Farm & Ranch segment purchases and retains eligible mortgage loans that are secured by first liens on agricultural real estate; securitizes eligible mortgage loans, and guarantees the timely payment of principal and interest on securities representing interests in or obligations secured by pools of mortgage loans; and issues long-term standby purchase commitments (LTSPC) on designated eligible mortgage loans. The USDA Guarantees segment purchases portions of certain agricultural and rural development loans guaranteed by the USDA. The Rural Utilities segment purchases and guarantees securities that are backed by loans for electric or telecommunications facilities by lenders organized as cooperatives to borrowers; and purchases eligible rural utilities loans and guarantees of securities backed by those loans, as well as LTSPCs for pools of eligible rural utilities loans. The Institutional Credit segment guarantees and purchases general obligations of lenders and other financial institutions that are secured by pools of loans eligible under the Farmer Mac's Farm & Ranch, USDA Guarantees, or Rural Utilities lines of business. Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Financial Services
Financial - Credit Services
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