Armour Residential REIT, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (filed 8‑K on January 2, 2026) announced a cash dividend of $0.24 per share of common stock payable January 29, 2026 to holders of record on January 15, 2026.
• The company also confirmed a monthly cash dividend of $0.14583 per share on its Series C Preferred Stock for each month of Q1 2026, with record/payment pairs of Jan 15/Jan 27, Feb 15/Feb 27 and Mar 15/Mar 27, 2026. A press release was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Key Details

• Common stock dividend: $0.24 per share; record date Jan 15, 2026; payment date Jan 29, 2026.
• Series C Preferred Stock dividend: $0.14583 per share each month (Jan–Mar 2026).
• Series C record/payment dates: Jan 15/Jan 27, Feb 15/Feb 27, Mar 15/Mar 27, 2026.
• 8‑K signed by CFO Gordon M. Harper and filed Jan 2, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters

• These announced cash payments provide predictable near‑term income for holders of ARMOUR common and Series C preferred shares.
• The filing confirms the company’s ongoing dividend policy for January and the first quarter of 2026, which is a key consideration for income-focused investors assessing cash flow and yield.
• Investors should note the specific record and payment dates to determine eligibility and expected cash receipt timing.