Orchid Island Capital (ORC)
NYSE:ORC
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ORC Stock Chart & Stats
$7.29
-$0.03(-0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.29
-$0.03(-0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.62 - $8.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume714.01K
Average Volume (3M)6.87M
Market Cap
$1.39B
Enterprise Value$11.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$915.23M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.22B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield20.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.75
Shares Outstanding200,700,230
10 Day Avg. Volume6,881,393
30 Day Avg. Volume6,868,791
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.67
Price to Sales (P/S)5.15
P/FCF Ratio7.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap8.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue33.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit47.82
Enterprise Value/Ebitda41.43
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$137.25M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Portfolio Quality & LiquidityA 100% agency, highly specified-pool portfolio reduces credit risk and exposure to volatile low-coupon collateral. Combined with a large liquid cushion (~54.5%), this structural positioning supports access to repo markets and provides resilience in funding and reinvestment over the next several months.
Funding & Hedge PositioningSustained low funding spreads and a deliberate hedge program (65% coverage, near-zero duration gap) lower net interest-cost volatility and shrink sensitivity to short-term rate swings. This structural risk management improves the durability of net interest margins and modeled equity returns in varied rate environments.
Scale & Operating EfficiencyMeaningful portfolio growth and a lower expense ratio reflect operating leverage: fixed costs are spread over a larger asset base. Durable efficiency gains support higher net yields and free-cash-generation capacity, making earnings and dividend support more sustainable absent major market shocks.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageVery high leverage amplifies mark-to-market and funding risks typical for mREITs: modest spread widening or adverse repo moves can disproportionately reduce book value and equity. The capital structure leaves limited buffer and heightens refinancing and counterparty concentration vulnerabilities over the medium term.
Volatile Earnings & Cash FlowHistorical swings between losses and strong years indicate earnings are heavily cyclical and tied to spread, prepayment, and hedging outcomes. Inconsistent operating cash generation limits the company’s ability to smooth dividends or build reserves, making payout durability contingent on transient market conditions.
Dividend Sustainability & Book Value ErosionContinued monthly payouts amid GAAP losses and Q1 book-value declines risk equity depletion if distributions exceed sustainable taxable income. For a leveraged mREIT, persistent distributions during NAV erosion can reduce capital flexibility and increase vulnerability to future funding or market stress.
Orchid Island Capital News
ORC FAQ
What was Orchid Island Capital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Orchid Island Capital lowest stock price was $6.62 and its highest was $8.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Orchid Island Capital’s market cap?
Orchid Island Capital’s market cap is $1.39B.
When is Orchid Island Capital’s upcoming earnings report date?
Orchid Island Capital’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Orchid Island Capital’s earnings last quarter?
Orchid Island Capital released its earnings results on Apr 15, 2026. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.27 by -$0.01.
Is Orchid Island Capital overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Orchid Island Capital’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Orchid Island Capital pay dividends?
Orchid Island Capital pays a Monthly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 20.03%. See more information on Orchid Island Capital dividends here
What is Orchid Island Capital’s EPS estimate?
Orchid Island Capital’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Orchid Island Capital have?
Orchid Island Capital has 200,700,230 shares outstanding.
What happened to Orchid Island Capital’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Orchid Island Capital reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.27. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.609%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Orchid Island Capital?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ORC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Orchid Island Capital Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
ORC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 27.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
73.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Orchid Island Capital
Orchid Island Capital, Inc., a specialty finance company, invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) in the United States. The company's RMBS is backed by single-family residential mortgage loans, referred as Agency RMBS. Its portfolio includes traditional pass-through Agency RMBS, such as mortgage pass through certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations; and structured Agency RMBS comprising interest only securities, inverse interest only securities, and principal only securities. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. Orchid Island Capital, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Vero Beach, Florida.
ORC Company Deck
ORC Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mixed but overall constructive picture: meaningful operational and balance-sheet growth, improved funding conditions, disciplined portfolio construction, attractive modeled returns (15%–17% ROE), and durable expense ratio improvements are significant positives. Offsetting these are a quarter with a net loss, a ~6.1% book-value decline during the quarter, spread and prepayment volatility driven in part by geopolitical events, and a one-time spike in speeds in March. Management emphasized opportunistic buying, hedging success, and partial post-quarter recovery in book value. On balance, the positive operational trends, attractive returns, and improved funding/efficiency outweigh the quarter-specific mark-to-market headwinds.View all ORC earnings summariesORC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
0.20% Insiders
7.46% Mutual Funds
0.59% Other Institutional Investors
75.21% Public Companies and Individual Investors