Exceptional Total Economic Returns
Fourth-quarter total economic return (TER) of 10.2% and full-year 2025 TER of 21.7% (the highest TER this decade), reflecting strong portfolio performance and driving shareholder value.
Strong Book Value and Dividend Performance
Q4 book value per share rose $0.78 and common dividend in the quarter was $0.51; for the year book value increased $0.75 and the company declared $2.00 of common dividends (monthly), with current book value range reported at $13.85–$14.05 per share, up ~3%–4% from year-end.
Substantial Shareholder Returns and Market Capitalization Growth
Dynex shareholders earned a 29.4% total shareholder return in 2025; over the decade through 12/31/2025 shareholders experienced a 67% total return (~9% annualized with dividends reinvested). Total equity market capitalization (including preferred) reached ~$3.0 billion as of late January.
Aggressive, Accretive Capital Raising and Deployment
Raised and invested over $1.0 billion during 2025 and $1.5 billion over the past 13 months at accretive levels; nearly $350 million raised in the first days of January 2026; share count reported at ~199.6 million.
Portfolio Growth and Liquidity
TBA and mortgage-backed securities portfolio grew from $9.8 billion at the start of the year to $19.4 billion at year-end and is currently ~$22.0 billion after post-year-end additions. Liquidity remained strong with ~$1.4 billion of cash and unencumbered securities, representing over 55% of total equity.
High Comprehensive Income and Manageable Leverage
Comprehensive income was $190 million in Q4 and $354 million for 2025. Reported leverage was 7.3x total equity at quarter-end, with targeted operating leverage in the low–mid single-digit range (7–8x) supporting mid-teens hedged ROEs.
Improved Expense Efficiency
General & administrative expenses as a percentage of capital improved materially, down from 2.9% to 2.1% year over year, reflecting operating efficiency despite investments in people and technology.
Organizational and Capability Enhancements
Added senior hires (new Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer, senior investment professionals), opened two new offices (Richmond and NYC), separated CFO and COO roles, and built corporate development capabilities to support scalable growth and strategic optionality.
Positive Policy & Market Tailwinds
Announcement of a $200 billion increase in GSE retained portfolios is expected to be a technical tailwind for mortgage spreads (reducing downside tail risk), combined with strong expected bank demand and structural passive flows that should support valuations and liquidity.