Orchid Island Capital, Inc. declares October 2025 monthly dividend of $0.12 amid estimated net income and book value updates.
Quiver AI Summary
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.12 per share for October 2025, to be paid on November 26, 2025. As of September 30, 2025, the estimated book value per share was $7.33, and the estimated net income per share for the quarter was $0.53, primarily driven by gains on residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and derivatives. The company reported a total return on equity of 6.6% for the same quarter. While these figures are preliminary and subject to review, the company must distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to maintain its status as a real estate investment trust (REIT). Orchid Island Capital is focusing on a leveraged investment strategy in agency RMBS and plans to announce its next dividend on November 12, 2025.
Potential Positives
- The company declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.12 per share for October 2025, reinforcing its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
- Estimated GAAP net income of $0.53 per share and a total return on equity of 6.6% for the quarter indicate strong financial performance.
- The estimated book value per share of $7.33 demonstrates robust asset management and enhances investor confidence.
Potential Negatives
- The estimated book value per share is preliminary and subject to change, indicating potential uncertainty in financial performance.
- The company has not established a minimum distribution payment level, which raises concerns about the consistency and reliability of future dividend payments.
- Net income per share is heavily reliant on estimated gains from RMBS and derivative instruments, which may imply vulnerability to market fluctuations.
FAQ
What is the dividend amount declared for October 2025?
The Board declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.12 per share for October 2025.
When will the dividend be paid to shareholders?
The dividend will be paid on November 26, 2025, to holders of record on October 31, 2025.
What was the estimated book value per share as of September 30, 2025?
The estimated book value per share was $7.33 as of September 30, 2025.
How much net income per share did the company estimate for Q3 2025?
Estimated net income per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was $0.53.
What is the estimated total return on equity for Q3 2025?
The estimated total return on equity for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was 6.6%.
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Full Release
- October 2025 Monthly Dividend of $0.12 Per Share of Common Stock
- Estimated Book Value Per Share as of September 30, 2025 of $7.33
- Estimated GAAP net income of $0.53 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, including an estimated $0.37 per share of net realized and unrealized gains on RMBS and derivative instruments
- Estimated 6.6% total return on equity for the quarter ended September 30, 2025
- Estimated book value, net income and total return on equity amounts are preliminary, subject to change, and subject to review by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm
- RMBS Portfolio Characteristics as of September 30, 2025
- Next Dividend Announcement Expected November 12, 2025
VERO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: ORC) announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company declared a monthly cash dividend for the month of October 2025. The dividend of $0.12 per share will be paid November 26, 2025 to holders of record of the Company’s common stock on October 31, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of October 31, 2025. The Company plans on announcing its next common stock dividend on November 12, 2025.
The Company intends to make regular monthly cash distributions to its holders of common stock. In order to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), the Company must distribute annually to its stockholders an amount at least equal to 90% of its REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain. The Company will be subject to income tax on taxable income that is not distributed and to an excise tax to the extent that a certain percentage of its taxable income is not distributed by specified dates. The Company has not established a minimum distribution payment level and is not assured of its ability to make distributions to stockholders in the future.
As of October 15, 2025, the Company has 151,711,940 shares of common stock outstanding. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had 148,239,401 shares of common stock outstanding. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had 126,566,926 shares of common stock outstanding.
Estimated September 30, 2025 Book Value Per Share
The Company’s estimated book value per share as of September 30, 2025 was $7.33. The Company computes book value per share by dividing total stockholders' equity by the total number of outstanding shares of common stock. At September 30, 2025, the Company's preliminary estimated total stockholders' equity was approximately $1,086.1 million with 148,239,401 shares of common stock outstanding. These figures and the resulting estimated book value per share are preliminary, subject to change, and subject to review by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
Estimated Net Income Per Share and Realized and Unrealized Gains on RMBS and Derivative Instruments
The Company estimates it generated a net income per share of $0.53 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, which includes an estimated $0.37 per share of net realized and unrealized gains on RMBS and derivative instruments. These amounts compare to total dividends declared during the quarter of $0.36 per share. Net income per common share calculated under generally accepted accounting principles can, and does, differ from our REIT taxable income. The Company views REIT taxable income as a better indication of income to be paid in the form of a dividend rather than net income. Many components of REIT taxable income can only be estimated at this time and our monthly dividends declared are based on both estimates of REIT taxable income to be earned over the course of the current quarter and calendar year and a longer-term estimate of the REIT taxable income of the Company. These figures are preliminary, subject to change, and subject to review by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
Estimated Total Return on Equity
The Company’s estimated total return on equity for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was 6.6%. The Company calculates total return on equity as the sum of dividends declared and paid during the quarter plus changes in book value during the quarter, divided by the Company’s stockholders’ equity at the beginning of the quarter. The total return was $0.48 per share, comprised of dividends per share of $0.36 and an increase in book value per share of $0.12 from June 30, 2025.
RMBS Portfolio Characteristics
Details of the RMBS portfolio as of September 30, 2025 are presented below. These figures are preliminary and subject to change and, with respect to figures that will appear in the Company’s financial statements and associated footnotes as of and for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, are subject to review by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm:
- RMBS Valuation Characteristics
- RMBS Assets by Agency
- Investment Company Act of 1940 (Whole Pool) Test Results
- Repurchase Agreement Exposure by Counterparty
- RMBS Risk Measures
About Orchid Island Capital, Inc.
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. is a specialty finance company that invests on a leveraged basis in Agency RMBS. Our investment strategy focuses on, and our portfolio consists of, two categories of Agency RMBS: (i) traditional pass-through Agency RMBS, such as mortgage pass-through certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae, and (ii) structured Agency RMBS. The Company is managed by Bimini Advisors, LLC, a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s distributions. These forward-looking statements are based upon Orchid Island Capital, Inc.’s present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
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| Current | Fair | % of | Current | Average | Maturity | (Reported | (Reported | Rate Sensitivity (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | Face | Value | Portfolio | Price | Coupon | GWAC | Age | (Months) | in Oct) | in Oct) | (-50 BPS) | (+50 BPS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed Rate RMBS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15yr 5.0 TBA | $ | 250,000 | $ | 252,715 | 2.94 | % | 101.09 | 5.00 | % | 5.84 | % | 5 | 173 | n/a | n/a | $ | 2,828 | $ | (3,460 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15yr Total | 250,000 | 252,715 | 2.94 | % | 101.09 | 5.00 | % | 5.84 | % | 5 | 173 | n/a | n/a | 2,828 | (3,460 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr 3.0 | $ | 834,430 | $ | 748,807 | 8.70 | % | 89.74 | 3.00 | % | 3.48 | % | 55 | 297 | 7.2 | % | 7.3 | % | $ | 21,717 | $ | (21,982 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr 3.5 | 162,600 | 151,190 | 1.76 | % | 92.98 | 3.50 | % | 4.04 | % | 67 | 279 | 4.9 | % | 8.4 | % | 4,077 | (4,125 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr 4.0 | 156,219 | 148,920 | 1.73 | % | 95.33 | 4.00 | % | 4.70 | % | 53 | 302 | 9.5 | % | 8.4 | % | 3,745 | (3,920 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr 4.5 | 278,735 | 272,292 | 3.16 | % | 97.69 | 4.50 | % | 5.44 | % | 39 | 317 | 8.6 | % | 11.1 | % | 5,499 | (6,127 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr 5.0 | 447,224 | 446,473 | 5.19 | % | 99.83 | 5.00 | % | 5.93 | % | 32 | 323 | 6.2 | % | 8.2 | % | 8,557 | (9,859 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr 5.5 | 1,835,701 | 1,870,044 | 21.72 | % | 101.87 | 5.50 | % | 6.45 | % | 11 | 345 | 6.3 | % | 6.1 | % | 28,021 | (35,803 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr 6.0 | 2,804,917 | 2,892,624 | 33.60 | % | 103.13 | 6.00 | % | 6.94 | % | 12 | 344 | 9.7 | % | 10.0 | % | 28,122 | (40,190 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr 6.5 | 1,488,120 | 1,553,110 | 18.04 | % | 104.37 | 6.50 | % | 7.39 | % | 15 | 340 | 13.9 | % | 13.5 | % | 9,806 | (15,382 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr 7.0 | 245,769 | 258,440 | 3.00 | % | 105.16 | 7.00 | % | 7.94 | % | 23 | 328 | 28.2 | % | 24.3 | % | 1,782 | (2,261 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30yr Total | 8,253,715 | 8,341,900 | 96.90 | % | 101.07 | 5.51 | % | 6.39 | % | 21 | 334 | 9.7 | % | 10.1 | % | 111,326 | (139,649 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Pass-Through RMBS | 8,503,715 | 8,594,615 | 99.84 | % | 101.07 | 5.50 | % | 6.37 | % | 20 | 329 | 9.7 | % | 10.1 | % | 114,154 | (143,109 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| IO 20yr 4.0 | 5,743 | 473 | 0.01 | % | 8.23 | 4.00 | % | 4.57 | % | 164 | 70 | 11.6 | % | 12.5 | % | 2 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IO 30yr 3.0 | 2,391 | 318 | 0.00 | % | 13.28 | 3.00 | % | 3.64 | % | 128 | 222 | 1.5 | % | 10.6 | % | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IO 30yr 4.0 | 65,885 | 12,316 | 0.14 | % | 18.70 | 4.00 | % | 4.60 | % | 133 | 218 | 9.9 | % | 7.7 | % | (286 | ) | 181 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IO 30yr 4.5 | 2,862 | 553 | 0.01 | % | 19.31 | 4.50 | % | 4.99 | % | 183 | 164 | 9.1 | % | 7.2 | % | (7 | ) | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IO 30yr 5.0 | 1,503 | 314 | 0.00 | % | 20.87 | 5.00 | % | 5.37 | % | 183 | 164 | 19.0 | % | 12.2 | % | (6 | ) | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IO Total | 78,384 | 13,974 | 0.16 | % | 17.83 | 4.01 | % | 4.59 | % | 138 | 204 | 10.0 | % | 8.2 | % | (298 | ) | 184 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| IIO 30yr 4.0 | 18,392 | 206 | 0.00 | % | 1.12 | 0.00 | % | 4.40 | % | 96 | 252 | 0.6 | % | 7.7 | % | 115 | (81 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Structured RMBS | 96,776 | 14,180 | 0.16 | % | 14.65 | 3.25 | % | 4.56 | % | 130 | 213 | 8.2 | % | 8.1 | % | (183 | ) | 103 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Mortgage Assets | $ | 8,600,491 | $ | 8,608,795 | 100.00 | % | 5.47 | % | 6.35 | % | 22 | 328 | 9.7 | % | 10.1 | % | $ | 113,971 | $ | (143,006 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Hedge | Balance | End | (-50 BPS) | (+50 BPS) | |||||||||
| 3-Month SOFR Futures | $ | (390,000 | ) | Sep-26 | $ | (3,413 | ) | $ | 3,413 | ||||
| 5-Year Treasury Future(2) | (562,500 | ) | Dec-25 | (11,785 | ) | 11,521 | |||||||
| 10-Year Treasury Future(3) | (228,500 | ) | Dec-25 | (7,529 | ) | 7,351 | |||||||
| 10-Year Ultra Treasury Future(4) | (197,500 | ) | Dec-25 | (8,938 | ) | 8,507 | |||||||
| 5-Year ERIS SOFR Swap Futures | (10,000 | ) | Dec-25 | (234 | ) | 226 | |||||||
| Swaps | (3,943,300 | ) | Feb-31 | (97,663 | ) | 94,426 | |||||||
| TBA Short | (282,000 | ) | Oct-25 | (3,295 | ) | 4,628 | |||||||
| Hedge Total | $ | (5,613,800 | ) | $ | (132,857 | ) | $ | 130,072 | |||||
| Rate Shock Grand Total | $ | (18,886 | ) | $ | (12,934 | ) | |||||||
| (1) | Modeled results from Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Yield Book. Interest rate shocks assume instantaneous parallel shifts and horizon prices are calculated assuming constant SOFR option-adjusted spreads. These results are for illustrative purposes only and actual results may differ materially. |
| (2) | Five-year Treasury futures contracts were valued at prices of $109.20 at September 30, 2025. The market value of the short position was $614.3 million. |
| (3) | Ten-year Treasury futures contracts were valued at prices of $112.50 at September 30, 2025. The market value of the short position was $257.1 million. |
| (4) | Ten-year Ultra futures contracts were valued at prices of $115.08 at September 30, 2025. The market value of the short position was $227.3 million. |
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| Fannie Mae | $ | 4,741,968 | 56.7 | % | |||
| Freddie Mac | 3,614,112 | 43.3 | % | ||||
| Total Mortgage Assets | $ | 8,356,080 | 100.0 | % | |||
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| Non-Whole Pool Assets | $ | 654,750 | 7.8 | % | |||
| Whole Pool Assets | 7,701,330 | 92.2 | % | ||||
| Total Mortgage Assets | $ | 8,356,080 | 100.0 | % | |||
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| Total | Total | Repo | Maturity | Longest | |||||||||||||
| As of September 30, 2025 | Borrowings | Debt | Rate | in Days | Maturity | ||||||||||||
| J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | $ | 511,662 | 6.4 | % | 4.34 | % | 20 | 10/23/2025 | |||||||||
| Citigroup Global Markets Inc | 437,979 | 5.5 | % | 4.42 | % | 34 | 12/1/2025 | ||||||||||
| DV Securities, LLC Repo | 389,984 | 4.9 | % | 4.37 | % | 36 | 11/25/2025 | ||||||||||
| ABN AMRO Bank N.V. | 377,931 | 4.7 | % | 4.25 | % | 42 | 12/15/2025 | ||||||||||
| Wells Fargo Securities, LLC | 371,202 | 4.6 | % | 4.45 | % | 14 | 10/28/2025 | ||||||||||
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | 369,533 | 4.6 | % | 4.39 | % | 20 | 10/23/2025 | ||||||||||
| Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith | 362,023 | 4.5 | % | 4.34 | % | 70 | 2/13/2026 | ||||||||||
| ASL Capital Markets Inc. | 359,654 | 4.5 | % | 4.16 | % | 126 | 9/21/2026 | ||||||||||
| Bank of Montreal | 358,926 | 4.5 | % | 4.38 | % | 30 | 11/28/2025 | ||||||||||
| South Street Securities, LLC | 344,604 | 4.3 | % | 4.31 | % | 81 | 8/27/2026 | ||||||||||
| Goldman, Sachs & Co | 337,376 | 4.2 | % | 4.34 | % | 27 | 10/29/2025 | ||||||||||
| StoneX Financial Inc. | 332,143 | 4.1 | % | 4.30 | % | 20 | 10/20/2025 | ||||||||||
| Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc. | 331,786 | 4.1 | % | 4.29 | % | 35 | 11/13/2025 | ||||||||||
| Daiwa Securities America Inc. | 329,915 | 4.1 | % | 4.17 | % | 135 | 3/23/2026 | ||||||||||
| Cantor Fitzgerald & Co | 319,230 | 4.0 | % | 4.34 | % | 25 | 10/27/2025 | ||||||||||
| Clear Street LLC | 307,707 | 3.8 | % | 4.35 | % | 20 | 10/31/2025 | ||||||||||
| Marex Capital Markets Inc. | 302,480 | 3.8 | % | 4.32 | % | 31 | 12/11/2025 | ||||||||||
| RBC Capital Markets, LLC | 298,220 | 3.7 | % | 4.27 | % | 56 | 11/25/2025 | ||||||||||
| ING Financial Markets LLC | 291,011 | 3.6 | % | 4.32 | % | 17 | 10/17/2025 | ||||||||||
| Banco Santander SA | 265,981 | 3.3 | % | 4.38 | % | 16 | 10/16/2025 | ||||||||||
| MUFG Securities Canada, Ltd. | 255,958 | 3.2 | % | 4.38 | % | 8 | 10/8/2025 | ||||||||||
| Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc. | 246,210 | 3.1 | % | 4.44 | % | 16 | 10/20/2025 | ||||||||||
| Mizuho Securities USA LLC | 207,561 | 2.6 | % | 4.34 | % | 23 | 10/27/2025 | ||||||||||
| Nomura Securities International, Inc. | 158,100 | 2.0 | % | 4.41 | % | 14 | 10/14/2025 | ||||||||||
| Natixis, New York Branch | 104,895 | 1.3 | % | 4.34 | % | 29 | 10/29/2025 | ||||||||||
| Lucid Prime Fund, LLC | 34,907 | 0.4 | % | 4.34 | % | 16 | 10/16/2025 | ||||||||||
| Total Borrowings | $ | 8,006,978 | 100.0 | % | 4.33 | % | 39 | 9/21/2026 | |||||||||
