The Board of Directors of Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) ("Annaly" or the "Company") declared the third quarter 2026 common stock cash dividend of $0.75 per common share. This dividend is payable October 30, 2026, to common shareholders of record on September 30, 2026. The ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026.

About Annaly

Annaly is a leading diversified capital manager with investment strategies across mortgage finance. Annaly’s principal business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and to optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. Annaly is internally managed and has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for federal income tax purposes. Additional information on the company can be found at www.annaly.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release and our public documents to which we refer contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management’s beliefs and expectations, speak only as of the date on which they were made, and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements can be found in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Annaly undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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