8-K
Armour Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 18, 2026
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Maryland | 001-34766 | 26-1908763 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | 3001 Ocean Drive, Suite 201 | |||
| --- | --- | --- | ||||
| Vero Beach, | Florida | 32963 | ||||
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(772) 617-4340
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
n/a
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of Each Class | Trading symbols | Name of Exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Stock, 7.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable | ARR-PRC | New York Stock Exchange |
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value | ARR | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by a check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 18, 2026, ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (“ARMOUR”) produced for distribution a presentation, which contains updates on ARMOUR's financial position, business and operations. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report is the presentation produced by ARMOUR.
The presentation attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 is furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed filed in this or any other filing of ARMOUR under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in any such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Presentation dated February 18, 2026 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: February 18, 2026
ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, INC.
By: /s/ Gordon M. Harper
Name: Gordon M. Harper
Title: Chief Financial Officer
February 2026 Company Update
Portfolio Data as of 01/31/26, except CPR which is as of 02/05/26.1
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.
Monthly Update February 2026
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (“ARMOUR”; NYSE: ARR) brings private capital into the mortgage markets to support home
ownership for a broad and diverse spectrum of homeowners. We seek to create shareholder value through thoughtful investment
and risk management of a leveraged and diversified portfolio of mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S
Government-sponsored entities. We rely on the decades of experience of our management team for (i) MBS securities portfolio
analysis and selection, (ii) access to equity capital and repurchase financing at potentially attractive rates and terms, and (iii)
hedging and liquidity strategies to moderate interest rate and MBS price risk. We prioritize maintaining common share dividends
appropriate for the intermediate term rather than focusing on short-term market fluctuations.
ARMOUR is externally managed by ARMOUR Capital Management LP, which is also the majority owner of BUCKLER Securities
LLC, a FINRA registered broker-dealer that is the largest provider of ARMOUR’s repurchase financing.
| ARMOUR Portfolio | % of<br><br>Portfolio | Market Value (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Agency CMBS | 5.5% | 1,154 |
| 30 Year Fixed Rate Pools | 89.4% | 18,752 |
| Conventionals | 87.0% | 18,248 |
| 30y 2.0s | 0.4% | 94 |
| 30y 2.5s | 1.1% | 236 |
| 30y 3.0s | 3.3% | 695 |
| 30y 3.5s | 5.3% | 1,121 |
| 30y 4.0s | 4.9% | 1,018 |
| 30y 4.5s | 7.4% | 1,555 |
| 30y 5.0s | 17.0% | 3,560 |
| 30y 5.5s | 25.1% | 5,256 |
| 30y 6.0s | 19.1% | 4,011 |
| 30y 6.5s | 3.4% | 703 |
| Ginnie Mae | 2.4% | 504 |
| 30y 5.0s | 0.5% | 100 |
| 30y 5.5s | 1.9% | 404 |
| Agency Portfolio | 94.9% | 19,906 |
| FN 30y 3.5 TBAs | 0.9% | 185 |
| FN 30y 4.5 TBAs | 1.9% | 392 |
| Net TBA Positions | 2.7% | 577 |
| 5Y US Treasury Longs | 2.4% | 497 |
| US Treasury Long Positions | 2.4% | 497 |
| Total Portfolio | 100.0% | 20,979 |
All values are in US Dollars.
| ARMOUR Key Data as of 1/31/2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Price | $17.40 | ||
| Debt-Equity (1) | 7.5 | ||
| Implied Leverage (2) | 7.8 | ||
| Liquidity (3) (in millions) | $1,319.1 | ||
| Liquidity as a Percentage of Total Capital | 54 % | ||
| March Dividend Information | |||
| Monthly Common Dividend | $0.24 | ||
| Common Ex-Dividend Date/Record Date | 3/16/2026 | ||
| Pay Date | 3/30/2026 | ||
| Current Dividend Yield | 16.6% | ARMOUR Portfolio CPR | |
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Portfolio Data as of 01/31/26, except CPR which is as of 02/05/26.2
Monthly Update February 2026
| ARMOUR Repo<br><br>Composition | Principal Borrowed<br><br>(millions) | % of Repo Positions<br><br>with ARMOUR | Weighted Average<br><br>Original Term (days) | Weighted Average<br><br>Remaining Term (days) | Longest Maturity<br><br>(days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKLER Securities LLC (4) | $8,190 | 45.1% | 32 | 23 | 76 |
| All Other Counterparties | $9,951 | 54.9% | 58 | 45 | 174 |
| Total (5) | $18,141 | 100.0% | 46 | 35 | |
| ARMOUR Interest Rate<br><br>Swaps Maturity (months) | Notional<br><br>Amount<br><br>(millions) | Weighted Average<br><br>Remaining Term<br><br>(months) | Weighted<br><br>Average Rate | ||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | ||
| 0-12 | $632 | 10 | 0.26 | ||
| 13-24 | $2,000 | 18 | 2.82 | ||
| 25-36 | $3,943 | 30 | 3.57 | ||
| 37-48 | $604 | 45 | 0.49 | ||
| 49-60 | $1,198 | 54 | 0.55 | ||
| 61-72 | $1,450 | 61 | 1.09 | ||
| 73-84 | $1,150 | 79 | 2.25 | ||
| 85-96 | — | — | — | ||
| 97-108 | $600 | 105 | 3.71 | ||
| 109-120 | $850 | 115 | 3.76 | ||
| >120 | $350 | 176 | 3.97 | ||
| Total | $12,777 | 51 | 2.49 | ARMOUR Hedge Type Notional (millions) (6) | |
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Certain statements made in this presentation regarding ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”), and any other statements regarding ARMOUR’s future
expectations, beliefs, goals or prospects constitute “forward-looking statements” made within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,”
“intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions) should also be considered forward-looking statements. Forward-
looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the projections and future plans for ARMOUR’s business, growth and operational improvements. Because forward-
looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of
ARMOUR’s control. A number of important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. Additional information
concerning these factors and risks are contained in the Company’s most recent annual and quarterly reports and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ARMOUR assumes no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as otherwise required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
This material is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any securities or financial instruments. The
statements, information and estimates contained herein are based on information that the Company believes to be reliable as of today's date unless otherwise indicated. ARMOUR cannot
guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.
Pricing and duration information are estimates provided by independent third-party providers based on models that require inputs and assumptions. Actual realized prices and durations
will depend on a number of factors that cannot be predicted with certainty and may be materially different from estimates.
AMOUNTS MAY NOT FOOT DUE TO ROUNDING.
Estimates do not reflect any costs of operation of ARMOUR. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN IS UNAUDITED AND NOT REVIEWED BY OUR INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS.
Footnotes
1.Total Repo divided by Shareholders’ Equity.
2.Implied Leverage is Total Repo plus TBA market value net of forward settling trades divided by Shareholders’ Equity.
3.Liquidity is cash plus unencumbered Agency and US Government securities. Excludes any forward settling trades.
4.BUCKLER Securities LLC is a FINRA registered broker-dealer affiliated with ARMOUR REIT.
5.Repo composition includes funding for US Treasury longs and margin collateral posted to ARMOUR.
6.ARMOUR’s Treasury Futures have a weighted average duration of 12.1 years.