Research Analysts Set Expectations for AGM Q2 Earnings

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Co. (NYSE:AGM) – Research analysts at Sidoti Csr upped their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Federal Agricultural Mortgage in a research note issued on Monday, May 12th. Sidoti Csr analyst B. Mccarthy now forecasts that the credit services provider will earn $4.36 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $4.31. The consensus estimate for Federal Agricultural Mortgage’s current full-year earnings is $17.60 per share. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for Federal Agricultural Mortgage’s Q3 2025 earnings at $4.45 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $4.40 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $17.39 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $4.39 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $4.67 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $4.77 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $4.75 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $18.58 EPS.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE:AGM) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 9th. The credit services provider reported $4.19 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.00 by $0.19. Federal Agricultural Mortgage had a return on equity of 19.43% and a net margin of 12.75%. The firm had revenue of $96.79 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $94.33 million.

Separately, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $215.00 price target (down previously from $230.00) on shares of Federal Agricultural Mortgage in a research report on Monday.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Stock Up 0.7%

Shares of NYSE AGM opened at $195.26 on Tuesday. Federal Agricultural Mortgage has a one year low of $159.64 and a one year high of $217.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a current ratio of 0.49 and a quick ratio of 0.49. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $181.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $194.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.13 billion, a PE ratio of 11.87, a P/E/G ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 0.97.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 14th were issued a dividend of $1.50 per share. This is a boost from Federal Agricultural Mortgage’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.40. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 14th. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.07%. Federal Agricultural Mortgage’s dividend payout ratio is 37.08%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CFO Aparna Ramesh sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.86, for a total transaction of $201,860.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 9,242 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,865,590.12. This represents a 9.76% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Mitchell A. Johnson sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $205.21, for a total value of $513,025.00. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 8,644 shares in the company, valued at $1,773,835.24. This trade represents a 22.43% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 2.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Federal Agricultural Mortgage

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Blue Trust Inc. bought a new position in Federal Agricultural Mortgage in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. KBC Group NV bought a new position in Federal Agricultural Mortgage in the 1st quarter worth about $35,000. Byrne Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Federal Agricultural Mortgage by 116.1% in the 1st quarter. Byrne Asset Management LLC now owns 242 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc bought a new position in Federal Agricultural Mortgage in the 1st quarter worth about $54,000. Finally, Venturi Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Federal Agricultural Mortgage in the 4th quarter worth about $100,000. 68.03% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Federal Agricultural Mortgage

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation provides a secondary market for various loans made to borrowers in the United States. It operates through four segments: Corporate AgFinance, Farm & Ranch, Rural Utilities, and Renewable Energy. The company’s Agricultural Finance line of business engages in purchasing and retaining eligible loans and securities; guaranteeing the payment of principal and interest on securities that represent interests in or obligations secured by pools of eligible loans; servicing eligible loans; and issuing LTSPCs for eligible loans.