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Federal Agricultural Mortgage CorporationNYSE:AGM Stock Report

Market Cap US$1.9b
Share Price
US$178.35
US$226
21.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y-4.3%
7D0.4%
1D
Portfolio Value
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Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation

NYSE:AGM Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.9b

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Federal Agricultural Mortgage
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$178.35
52 Week HighUS$210.64
52 Week LowUS$136.57
Beta1.04
1 Month Change2.06%
3 Month Change12.01%
1 Year Change-4.33%
3 Year Change29.01%
5 Year Change76.97%
Change since IPO10,091.43%

Recent News & Updates

Seeking Alpha May 17

Federal Agricultural Mortgage: The 7% Yielding Preferred Stock Is A 'Strong Buy'

Summary Federal Agricultural Mortgage demonstrates robust profitability, with Q1 net profit up nearly 20% to $59.1 million despite elevated loan loss provisions. Loan loss provisions have moderated from Q4 levels, and preferred dividends remain well covered, with a payout ratio just over 12% of net income. AGM's Series F preferred shares now yield nearly 7%, offering a favorable risk/reward profile versus Treasuries, with additional upside if called. AGM trades at 1.6x book value and 10–11x anticipated earnings, supported by high single-digit BVPS growth and prudent balance sheet management. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 17

Federal Agricultural Mortgage: The 7% Yielding Preferred Stock Is A 'Strong Buy'

Summary Federal Agricultural Mortgage demonstrates robust profitability, with Q1 net profit up nearly 20% to $59.1 million despite elevated loan loss provisions. Loan loss provisions have moderated from Q4 levels, and preferred dividends remain well covered, with a payout ratio just over 12% of net income. AGM's Series F preferred shares now yield nearly 7%, offering a favorable risk/reward profile versus Treasuries, with additional upside if called. AGM trades at 1.6x book value and 10–11x anticipated earnings, supported by high single-digit BVPS growth and prudent balance sheet management. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 13

Do Federal Agricultural Mortgage's (NYSE:AGM) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Aug 09

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:AGM) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

NYSE:AGM 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Federal Agricultural Mortgage's Fair Values from the Community and...
Analysis Article May 09

We Discuss Why The CEO Of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:AGM) Is Due For A Pay Rise

Key Insights Federal Agricultural Mortgage will host its Annual General Meeting on 15th of May CEO Brad Nordholm's...
Seeking Alpha Apr 22

Farmer Mac: A Low-Drama Pick In A High-Drama Market

Summary Federal Agricultural Mortgage offers steady earnings, disciplined credit quality, and a solid 3.4% dividend yield. Key growth drivers include FARM securitizations, renewable energy loans, and rural broadband financing, supported by favorable macro and policy backdrops. The valuation is attractive, trading just above 10x forward earnings with a potential 20% upside, making it appealing for long-term investors. While I have downgraded AGM from Strong Buy to Buy based on potential headwinds, I still find the risk-reward at this price compelling. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Apr 06

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation's (NYSE:AGM) Earnings Yet

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation's ( NYSE:AGM ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.5x might make it look...
Analysis Article Feb 23

Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE:AGM) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Seeking Alpha Feb 22

Federal Agricultural Mortgage: Sharp Increase In Non-Accruing Loans But Preferred Shares Still Attractive

Summary Federal Agricultural Mortgage (Farmer Mac) maintains a conservative balance sheet with a low LTV ratio, ensuring strong collateral backing for its loans. AGM's 2024 financial results showed a significant increase in net interest income, leading to a dividend hike and improved preferred dividend coverage. Despite a rise in non-accruing loans, AGM's collateralized loan book and low loan loss provisions suggest minimal impact on overall loan quality. The Series G preferred shares offer a 6.33% yield, presenting a compelling risk/reward profile, especially if market interest rates decline. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 23

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.: I'm Buying The 6.4% Yielding Preferred Stock

Summary Federal Agricultural Mortgage (Farmer Mac) maintains a conservative balance sheet, ensuring limited loan loss provisions and strong preferred dividend coverage despite rising interest rates. Preferred shares, particularly Series F, offer a 6.4% yield, which remains attractive given the potential for capital gains if interest rates decline. The bank's low payout ratio and substantial asset coverage make the preferred shares a relatively safe investment, even with a high preferred equity ratio. Holding Series F preferred shares is strategic, aiming for a 10% annual return through dividends and potential capital gains over the next three years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Oct 17

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation's (NYSE:AGM) Earnings Yet

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...
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New Narrative Sep 11

Renewable Energy And Farm Loans Propel Robust Revenue And Margin Growth

Growing focus on renewable energy loans is expected to drive higher revenues, aligning with their mission and enhancing net effective spreads.
Seeking Alpha May 28

Federal Agricultural Mortgage: Stable Earnings Stream With Above-Average Growth Prospects

Summary Federal Agricultural Mortgage stock has increased by 117% since 2019, with earnings up 90%. The company has demonstrated outstanding performance in managing credit risk, interest rate risk, and leverage risk. Farmer Mac has a strong competitive advantage as a government-sponsored enterprise, with a moat that provides lower debt costs than even the best peers. AGM's expanded charter gives it access to rapidly growing rural utility and alternative energy markets. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article May 23

Little Excitement Around Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation's (NYSE:AGM) Earnings

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.7x Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation ( NYSE:AGM ) may be...
Analysis Article Apr 23

Here's Why We Think Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE:AGM) Is Well Worth Watching

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Seeking Alpha Apr 18

Farmer Mac: Ultra Safe Dividend Growth With Double Digit Upside Potential

Summary Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation has seen a 17% return since initial coverage, surpassing the S&P 500's return. AGM recently raised its dividend by 27%. Over the last decade, the dividend has increased at a CAGR in the double digits. AGM operates in agricultural financing and rural infrastructure finance. Both of these segments saw YoY growth to fuel earnings. Based on my dividend discount model, fair value indicates a potential upside of over 25%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 25

Farmer Mac: Continues To Deliver Good Results

Summary Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation announced its results for Q4 and the full year of 2023 that continue to look exceptionally strong. Farmer Mac announced a 27% increase in its dividend, marking the 13th consecutive year of dividend growth, and the payout ratio remains low, indicating more room for growth. Farmer Mac's full-year results showed strong growth in net core earnings, net effective spread, and book value, indicating a profitable year for the company. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Feb 06

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:AGM) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...
Analysis Article Jan 15

Should You Be Adding Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE:AGM) To Your Watchlist Today?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Seeking Alpha Nov 22

Farmer Mac: An Academic's Case For Higher Value

Summary Farmer Mac is a safe earnings growth machine, with a 79% increase in operating EPS over four years. Despite its low P/E ratio, Farmer Mac is valued higher than top-notch companies like Toll Brothers and Apple according to the dividend discount model.  Why?  Because. I estimate that Farmer Mac's "normal" dividend for DDM valuation purposes is around $10 per share. Dividend growth beyond '25 should be at least 8% a year. Farmer Mac has very high dividend stability because of its very low liquidity, interest rate and credit risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 23

Farmer Mac: A Lot To Like About It

Summary Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) provides loans to farmers, agriculture-related businesses, and rural infrastructure projects, backed by the Federal Government. The company has a strong dividend growth history and even though it currently yields less than bonds, its stock has outperformed the bond market significantly in the past 10 years. Farmer Mac benefits from the increasing usage of advanced technology in the agricultural industry and the growth of renewable energy generation on farmland. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Oct 05

With EPS Growth And More, Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE:AGM) Makes An Interesting Case

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Shareholder Returns

AGMUS Diversified FinancialUS Market
7D0.4%-0.9%1.6%
1Y-4.3%-10.8%28.2%

Return vs Industry: AGM exceeded the US Diversified Financial industry which returned -10.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: AGM underperformed the US Market which returned 28.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is AGM's price volatile compared to industry and market?
AGM volatility
AGM Average Weekly Movement4.0%
Diversified Financial Industry Average Movement5.8%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: AGM has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: AGM's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1987212Brad Nordholmwww.farmermac.com

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation provides a secondary market for various loans made to borrowers in the United States. It operates through seven segments: Farm & Ranch, Corporate AgFinance, Power & Utilities, Broadband Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Funding, and Investments. The Farm & Ranch segment includes the USDA Securities portfolio, Farm & Ranch loans, and AgVantage securities secured by Farm & Ranch loans.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Federal Agricultural Mortgage's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
AGM fundamental statistics
Market capUS$1.88b
Earnings (TTM)US$190.34m
Revenue (TTM)US$385.31m
10.2x
P/E Ratio
5.0x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
AGM income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$385.31m
Cost of RevenueUS$0
Gross ProfitUS$385.31m
Other ExpensesUS$194.97m
EarningsUS$190.34m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)17.54
Gross Margin100.00%
Net Profit Margin49.40%
Debt/Equity Ratio2,012.7%

How did AGM perform over the long term?

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Dividends

3.6%
Current Dividend Yield
35%
Payout Ratio

Does AGM pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy AGM by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Federal Agricultural Mortgage dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJun 15 2026
Dividend Pay DateJun 30 2026
Days until Ex dividend12 days
Days until Dividend pay date27 days

Does AGM pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/01 11:04
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/01 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation is covered by 3 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Bose GeorgeKeefe, Bruyette, & Woods
William RyanSeaport Research Partners
Brendan Michael McCarthySidoti & Company, LLC