UBS Raises Annaly Capital's PT to $21 from $20, Maintains Neutral Rating

UBS Raises Annaly Capital's PT to $21 from $20, Maintains Neutral Rating

UBS Group AG has increased its price target for Annaly Capital Management Inc (NYSE:NLY) from $20 to $21, while maintaining a neutral rating on the stock. The Swiss investment bank made the update in a research report on Thursday, September 2, 2025 [1].

The updated price target reflects UBS's view on the potential for Annaly Capital Management's earnings to meet expectations. The company's most recent quarterly earnings report showed earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73, exceeding analysts' consensus estimates by $0.01 [1].

Annaly Capital Management, a diversified capital manager, engages in mortgage finance and invests in various mortgage-backed securities and mortgage servicing rights. The company's stock has seen increased interest from institutional investors, with Raymond James Financial Inc. and several other large investors recently boosting their positions in the company [1].

Despite the positive earnings report and increased institutional interest, Annaly Capital Management's stock has seen a mixed performance. The stock traded down $0.29 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $20.91, following a 1.3% decrease from its previous close [1].

The company's stock has a market capitalization of $13.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.70, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. Analysts predict that Annaly Capital Management Inc will post 2.81 EPS for the current fiscal year [1].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-raymond-james-financial-inc-purchases-128813-shares-of-annaly-capital-management-inc-nly-2025-08-29/