Orchid Island Capital Announces Monthly $0.12 Dividend, Forward Yield at 20.11%

Orchid Island Capital has declared a $0.12/share monthly dividend, in line with previous payouts. The forward yield is 20.11%. The dividend is payable on September 29, with a record date of August 29 and an ex-dividend date of August 29.

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (NYSE: ORC) has announced a monthly dividend of $0.12 per share, aligning with its previous payouts. This dividend will be distributed on September 29, 2025, with a record date of August 29, 2025, and an ex-dividend date also set for August 29, 2025. The forward yield, based on the current stock price, is 20.11% [1].

Orchid Island Capital has been consistent in its monthly dividend payments, with the most recent payment of $0.16 per share made on August 29, 2023. The company's dividend payout ratio varies significantly, with a trailing year's ratio of -172.97% based on earnings, 914.29% based on next year's estimates, and 118.87% based on cash flow [1].

The company's dividend has not grown over the past three years, with a decrease of -18.12% observed during this period. The most recent change in the dividend was a decrease of $0.0650 on August 17, 2022 [1].

Orchid Island Capital's portfolio consists of Agency RMBS, with a focus on mortgage pass-through certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae. The company's investment strategy involves leveraged investments and structured Agency RMBS [2].

The company's latest portfolio characteristics, as of July 31, 2025, indicate a total mortgage asset value of $7,350,578, with a fair value of $7,336,112. The portfolio includes 30-year fixed-rate RMBS with varying coupon rates and maturities [2].

Orchid Island Capital is expected to announce its next common stock dividend on September 8, 2025. The company's ability to make future distributions is not assured, as it is subject to income tax on undistributed taxable income and an excise tax on undistributed taxable income [2].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/ORC/dividend/
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9512135/orchid-island-capital-announces-august-2025-monthly-dividend-and-july-31-2025-rmbs-portfolio-characteristics