Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM)


Market Price (11/9/2026): $182.2 | Market Cap: $2.0 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Consumer Finance

Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM)


Market Price (11/9/2026): $182.2
Market Cap: $2.0 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Consumer Finance

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 17%, Dividend Yield is 4.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 11%, FCF Yield is 16%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 70%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 70%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 32%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Agricultural & Rural Financial Systems. Themes include Agricultural Mortgage Finance, and Rural Capital Access.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -24%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -44%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 1749%

Key risks
AGM key risks include [1] heightened credit losses driven by the inherent volatility of the agricultural sector and loan portfolio concentrations, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 17%, Dividend Yield is 4.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 11%, FCF Yield is 16%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 70%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 70%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 32%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Agricultural & Rural Financial Systems. Themes include Agricultural Mortgage Finance, and Rural Capital Access.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -24%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -44%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 1749%
6 Key risks
AGM key risks include [1] heightened credit losses driven by the inherent volatility of the agricultural sector and loan portfolio concentrations, Show more.

AGM in ETFs

Weight = AGM's share of each fund

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IWM0.07%
SCHD0.04%
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IWN0.11%
FNDA0.06%
VTWO0.06%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 11/6/2026

Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) stock has lost about 20% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Federal Agricultural Mortgage reported diluted earnings per share of $4.82 for fiscal Q3 2026, which ended September 30, 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.22 per share by $0.40, representing a -7.66% surprise.

2. The company experienced a significant decline in comprehensive income in fiscal Q3 2026, totaling $14.2 million, compared to $67.2 million in the prior year's comparable quarter. This included a $50.0 million after-tax other comprehensive loss and pre-tax unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities amounting to $68.2 million, a reversal from $18.9 million in gains during fiscal Q3 2025.

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Updated on 11/6/2026

Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) stock has lost about 20% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Federal Agricultural Mortgage reported diluted earnings per share of $4.82 for fiscal Q3 2026, which ended September 30, 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.22 per share by $0.40, representing a -7.66% surprise.

2. The company experienced a significant decline in comprehensive income in fiscal Q3 2026, totaling $14.2 million, compared to $67.2 million in the prior year's comparable quarter. This included a $50.0 million after-tax other comprehensive loss and pre-tax unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities amounting to $68.2 million, a reversal from $18.9 million in gains during fiscal Q3 2025.

3. Federal Agricultural Mortgage's core earnings decreased by $6.2 million quarter-over-quarter in fiscal Q3 2026, with diluted core EPS declining 11% compared to fiscal Q2 2026. This quarter-over-quarter downturn was primarily due to a nonrecurring event that favorably impacted interest income in the prior quarter.

4. Zacks Research downgraded Federal Agricultural Mortgage from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating on September 29, 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.3% change in AGM stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -20.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611082026Change
Stock Price ($)225.98180.20-20.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4464460.0%
Net Income Margin (%)51.4%51.4%0.0%
P/E Multiple10.78.5-20.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)11110.0%
Cumulative Contribution-20.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AGM-20.3% 
Market (SPY)-1.6%33.0%
Sector (XLF)0.4%38.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 5.3% change in AGM stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 9.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)430202611082026Change
Stock Price ($)171.05180.205.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4084469.1%
Net Income Margin (%)50.8%51.4%1.2%
P/E Multiple9.08.5-4.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)11110.3%
Cumulative Contribution5.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AGM5.3% 
Market (SPY)2.6%26.9%
Sector (XLF)10.0%37.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.6% change in AGM stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.7% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)1031202511082026Change
Stock Price ($)153.21180.2017.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)38844614.7%
Net Income Margin (%)54.3%51.4%-5.3%
P/E Multiple7.98.57.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)11110.8%
Cumulative Contribution17.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AGM17.6% 
Market (SPY)8.7%25.8%
Sector (XLF)10.5%34.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 33.3% change in AGM stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 39.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)1031202311082026Change
Stock Price ($)135.21180.2033.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)32044639.2%
Net Income Margin (%)55.9%51.4%-8.1%
P/E Multiple8.28.54.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1111-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution33.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AGM33.3% 
Market (SPY)81.9%39.8%
Sector (XLF)84.4%48.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
AGM Return73%-6%75%6%-8%5%192%
Peers Return40%-17%13%34%26%3%128%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
AGM Win Rate67%42%75%33%58%36% 
Peers Win Rate67%42%55%60%63%44% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%45% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
AGM Max Drawdown-15%-29%-20%-19%-25%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-13%-37%-29%-14%-26%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: JPM, BAC, WFC, PNC, USB. See AGM Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/6/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventAGMS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-16.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven77 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-10.0%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven8 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-25.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven147 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-40.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven29 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-12.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven5 days62 days

Compare to JPM, BAC, WFC, PNC, USB

In The Past

Federal Agricultural Mortgage's stock fell -16.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 19.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventAGMS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-25.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven147 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-40.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven29 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-30.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.0%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven103 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-24.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.6%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven218 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-35.3%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.5%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven220 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-91.5%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven1075.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven1265 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-27.5%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.9%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven67 days47 days

Compare to JPM, BAC, WFC, PNC, USB

In The Past

Federal Agricultural Mortgage's stock fell -16.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 19.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM)

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), commonly known as Farmer Mac, serves as a government-sponsored enterprise that provides a secondary market for agricultural and rural loans across the United States. Its core mission is to enhance the availability and affordability of credit for farmers, ranchers, rural utility providers, and other rural borrowers by offering liquidity and reducing risk for the financial institutions that serve these vital sectors.

AGM accomplishes this through several specialized segments. The Farm & Ranch segment focuses on agricultural real estate by purchasing eligible mortgage loans, securitizing them, and guaranteeing the timely payment of principal and interest on those securities. Additionally, its USDA Guarantees segment purchases portions of agricultural and rural development loans backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, further supporting lenders in these areas.

Beyond traditional agriculture, the Rural Utilities segment facilitates lending for electric or telecommunications facilities, primarily for cooperative lenders, by purchasing and guaranteeing securities backed by such loans. Finally, the Institutional Credit segment provides crucial support by guaranteeing and purchasing general obligations of lenders and other financial institutions, with these obligations secured by pools of loans eligible under Farmer Mac's other business lines. In essence, AGM acts as a vital financial intermediary, empowering lenders to effectively serve the unique credit needs of America's agricultural community and rural economies.

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Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac for agriculture and rural development.

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  • Secondary Market for Agricultural Real Estate Mortgages: Purchases, securitizes, and guarantees payments on mortgage loans secured by agricultural real estate.
  • Purchases of USDA-Guaranteed Loans: Acquires portions of agricultural and rural development loans that are guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Secondary Market for Rural Utilities Loans: Purchases loans and guarantees securities backed by loans for rural electric or telecommunications facilities.
  • Long-Term Standby Purchase Commitments (LTSPCs): Offers commitments to purchase eligible agricultural real estate or rural utilities loans in the future.
  • Institutional Lender Credit Enhancements: Provides guarantees for and purchases obligations of lenders and financial institutions, secured by pools of eligible agricultural or rural utility loans.

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Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) sells primarily to other companies. The provided description does not list specific names of customer companies or their symbols. However, based on the company's operations, its major customers are various types of financial institutions and lenders that originate agricultural and rural development loans. These include:

  • Lenders: Financial institutions that originate eligible mortgage loans secured by agricultural real estate, agricultural and rural development loans, and rural utilities loans. These can include commercial banks, credit unions, and other institutions involved in lending to farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses.
  • Financial Institutions: A broader category encompassing entities that participate in the secondary market by selling pools of loans or seeking guarantees on obligations tied to eligible loans under Farmer Mac's programs.
  • Lenders organized as cooperatives: Specifically mentioned in the Rural Utilities segment, these are cooperative organizations that originate loans for electric or telecommunications facilities in rural areas.

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Bradford Nordholm, Chief Executive Officer

Bradford Nordholm was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) in October 2018 and is slated to retire on March 31, 2027. He has a career spanning over four decades in financial services, including agricultural and energy finance, capital markets, and credit. Prior to joining Farmer Mac, he served as the first CEO of Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm specializing in energy infrastructure, from 2006 to 2016, and then as Vice-Chairman. Starwood Energy raised over $3 billion of private equity capital under his leadership, indicating a pattern of managing companies backed by private equity firms. Before Starwood Energy, he founded and served as CEO of Tyr Energy, an energy and power-focused investment firm. He also served as General Manager at Aquila, Inc., a leading merchant energy company that was acquired by Kansas City Power & Light. Earlier in his career, he held management positions at Federal Land Bank of St Paul and Interregional Service Corporation of Minneapolis, both of which were acquired by successor organizations of the Farm Credit System. He also served as CEO at U.S. Central and Managing Director at National Cooperative Bank (NCB).

Matthew M. Pullins, Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Matthew M. Pullins was appointed Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, effective December 11, 2025. He brings over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, capital markets, and regulatory reporting. Before joining Farmer Mac, Mr. Pullins served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer - Capital Markets at PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., where he managed financial operations for a $1 billion revenue business unit and led strategic planning initiatives. His experience also includes roles as Chief Financial Officer of PNC's institutional asset management division and oversight of regulatory reporting for a $290 billion loan portfolio. He holds a bachelor's degree in agribusiness and applied economics and an MBA in corporate financial management from The Ohio State University, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Zachary N. Carpenter, President and Chief Operating Officer

Zachary N. Carpenter was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, effective September 25, 2025, and is designated to become CEO upon Mr. Nordholm's retirement on March 31, 2027. He has served as Farmer Mac's Executive Vice President – Chief Business Officer since May 2019, retaining these responsibilities in his current role. Prior to joining Farmer Mac, Mr. Carpenter worked at CoBank, ACB from September 2011 to May 2019, serving as Executive Director in its Capital Markets division, then as a Managing Director, and ultimately as Sector Vice President of its Corporate Agribusiness Banking Group. He has also held roles as Vice President at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Mr. Carpenter holds an undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from The Leonard N Stern School of Business.

Brian Brinch, Executive Vice President – Chief Risk Officer

Brian Brinch joined Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation in 2000 and currently serves as Executive Vice President – Chief Risk Officer, overseeing risk monitoring, reporting, and governance. His previous roles at Farmer Mac include Senior Vice President – Enterprise Risk Officer, Senior Vice President of Rural Infrastructure, and Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, where he was involved in strategic planning, financial projections, and data analytics. Mr. Brinch earned a Master's in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Pennsylvania State University and holds CFA and FRM certifications. He has also completed Carnegie Mellon University's Chief Risk Officer certificate program.

Geraldine Hayhurst, Executive Vice President – Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Geraldine Hayhurst was appointed Executive Vice President – Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, effective September 8, 2025. With over two decades of legal experience in financial services, Ms. Hayhurst most recently served as Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Compliance, at CoStar Group, Inc., where she handled corporate governance, SEC filings, and M&A transactions. Her prior experience includes serving as General Counsel and Secretary at NewPoint Real Estate Capital and nearly 16 years at Freddie Mac, where she advised senior leadership and was instrumental in developing the multifamily K-deal securitization product. She also worked as an Attorney-Advisor at the SEC and began her legal career in private practice at A&O Shearman and Clifford Chance. Ms. Hayhurst holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a BBA in Finance from Loyola University, Chicago.

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The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), also known as Farmer Mac, faces several key risks inherent to its business model as a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) providing a secondary market for agricultural and rural utility loans. The key risks to the business include: 1. Interest Rate Risk: Farmer Mac's financial performance is highly sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Changes in interest rates can significantly impact the value of its investment portfolio, which includes GSE-backed mortgage securities and USDA securities, and can also affect its net interest margin. Furthermore, higher interest rates can increase borrowing costs for Farmer Mac's customers, particularly those with adjustable-rate mortgages, raising the likelihood of loan defaults and ultimately affecting Farmer Mac's profitability and credit quality. 2. Credit Risk and the Health of the Agricultural and Rural Utilities Sectors: As Farmer Mac assumes the ultimate credit risk for borrower defaults on its agricultural mortgage and infrastructure loan assets, its earnings are significantly dependent on the performance of these assets. A downturn in the U.S. agricultural economy, characterized by declining farm income or falling farmland values, can lead to increased loan defaults and necessitate higher loan loss provisions, materially affecting the company's financial condition and operating results. The health of the rural utilities sector similarly presents a credit risk. Concentrations in the loan portfolio by commodity, geographic region, or collateral type can further exacerbate this exposure. 3. Regulatory and Political Risk: Operating as a government-sponsored enterprise, Farmer Mac is subject to specific charter limitations and extensive oversight by the Farm Credit Administration (FCA). Changes in regulations, government policies, or shifting political landscapes can impact Farmer Mac's business model, competitive environment, or capital requirements. The FCA periodically reviews and considers updates to Farmer Mac's regulatory capital framework to ensure safety and soundness, which can introduce new compliance requirements or financial implications.

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Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) operates in the United States, providing a secondary market for various agricultural and rural loans. The addressable markets for its main products and services are as follows:

  • Farm & Ranch: The market for farm sector real estate debt, which includes agricultural real estate mortgages, was approximately $375.9 billion in 2023 in the U.S. This market has shown continuous growth, with projections of nearly $360 billion in 2024.
  • USDA Guarantees: For agricultural and rural development loans guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the USDA Rural Development obligated approximately $10.6 billion in loans, loan guarantees, and grants in Fiscal Year 2023. The total outstanding guaranteed loan portfolio within USDA Rural Development was $111.5 billion in Fiscal Year 2023.
  • Rural Utilities: The market for loans supporting rural electric and telecommunications facilities in the U.S. involves significant federal investment and lending.
    • For rural electric utilities, $10.7 billion in funding was announced under the Inflation Reduction Act to support rural electrification by rural electric cooperatives. Additionally, the USDA announced $2.7 billion in loans for rural electric cooperatives and utilities in February 2023 to modernize infrastructure.
    • For rural telecommunications, federal broadband internet expansion programs invested $44 billion between 2015 and 2020, with subsequent legislative acts in 2021 projected to more than double that investment.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM)

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) is poised for continued revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by its strategic focus on expanding its core business segments, diversifying its portfolio into high-demand areas, and leveraging its financial capabilities.

  1. Expansion in Rural Infrastructure Financing: Growth in the Rural Utilities segment, particularly through financing for data centers, broadband expansion, and renewable energy projects, is a significant driver. This segment has shown substantial increases in business volume and is expected to continue benefiting from strong interest and investment in rural infrastructure.
  2. Sustained Growth in the Farm & Ranch Segment: The foundational Farm & Ranch segment is experiencing accelerated activity, contributing significantly to net growth in outstanding business volume. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) anticipates robust demand for real estate mortgages, projecting an increase in transaction volume in 2026, which will support continued growth in this core area.
  3. New Product Development and Market Diversification: Federal Agricultural Mortgage plans to introduce new products to the market to meet strong investor demand for agricultural assets, aligning with its mission fulfillment. The company has a demonstrated history of diversifying its loan portfolio into newer lines of business and extending its reach through strategic partnerships.
  4. Strategic Use of Capital and Securitization Initiatives: The effective management and deployment of capital, including ongoing securitization efforts of agricultural mortgage loans and the strategic utilization of renewable energy investment tax credits, are expected to enhance revenue. These initiatives provide liquidity and allow Farmer Mac to further expand its platform and deliver investment opportunities.

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Here is a summary of Federal Agricultural Mortgage's capital allocation decisions over the last 3-5 years:

Share Repurchases

  • Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation repurchased $75.0 million in preferred shares in 2024.
  • The company announced plans to buy back all outstanding 6.000% Series C Preferred Stock on July 18, 2024, at $25.00 per share plus declared and unpaid dividends.
  • Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.'s equity buyback plan was extended until March 2025.

Share Issuance

  • The number of shares outstanding for Federal Agricultural Mortgage has increased by less than 1.5% in total over the last five years, from 10.74 million to 10.89 million, indicating minor dilution likely from employee stock compensation.
  • As of February 5, 2026, Farmer Mac had 1,030,780 Class A, 500,301 Class B, and 9,325,900 Class C common shares outstanding.

Capital Expenditures

  • Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation reported minimal capital expenditures, with only $5.27 million for the entire 2024 fiscal year, which is typical for a financial services firm.
  • Capital expenditures are generally not significant for the company, resulting in free cash flow closely mirroring operating cash flow.

Peer Outperformance in Consumer Finance

AGM has outperformed 72% of its 29 Consumer Finance peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are FCFS and AXP. Consumer Finance ranks 12th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Consumer Finance constituents that AGM has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
66%
of 32 industry peers · 13.8% return
3Y
21%
of 29 industry peers · 27.7% return
5Y
72%
of 29 industry peers · 54.4% return
Consumer Finance peers with revenue growth within 4pp of AGM's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
AGM Federal Agricultural Mortgage 11.7% 8.5x 13.8%27.7%54.4% —
FCFS FirstCash 12.3% 19.7x 16.5%75.9%129.3% +75pp
AXP American Express 9.6% 17.6x -11.9%117.9%89.6% +35pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Consumer Finance is AGM's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Reinsurance 6 29.4%72.7%116.0% SPNT 167% · RGA 156% · RNR 127%
Diversified Banks 12 28.4%141.2%88.0% CM 145% · RY 127% · JPM 124%
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 -6.7%89.5%85.6% IBKR 323% · SNEX 156% · GS 139%
Multi-Sector Holdings 4 8.8%60.0%80.0% BRK-B 98% · VOYA 62% · JEF 34%
Life & Health Insurance 20 9.7%57.7%76.6% JXN 500% · UNM 240% · FG 211%
Property & Casualty Insurance 42 13.8%73.5%66.7% TRV 174% · ACGL 165% · PGR 164%
Multi-line Insurance 9 5.4%70.7%56.0% AIZ 107% · GNW 101% · L 92%
Regional Banks 267 29.4%92.4%46.2% CBC 272% · FCNCA 172% · NIC 137%
Insurance Brokers 15 2.2%10.0%29.6% LIFE 297% · ARX 89% · WTW 51%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 16.6%31.2%15.9% CBOE 182% · VIRT 132% · CME 71%
Asset Management & Custody Banks 85 -6.7%20.9%12.8% VCTR 233% · WT 209% · AAMI 204%
Consumer Finance ← 30 2.5%85.0%7.2% ENVA 337% · FCFS 129% · ECPG 90%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 14 -43.9%29.5%2.6% FNMA 348% · FMCC 305% · ACT 151%
Diversified Financial Services 4 -6.2%22.5%-0.8% FRHC 150% · EQH 71%
Specialized Finance 3 25.4%33.0%-20.4% CACC -20% · HASI -21%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 17 23.6%10.4%-29.1% V 99% · MA 92% · CPAY 84%
Mortgage REITs 35 -20.5%-10.7%-38.7% RITM 34% · DX 16% · AGNC 10%
Diversified Capital Markets 20 -47.8%-4.9%-69.5% LPLA 81% · TW 37% · RIOT -54%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

AGMJPMBACWFCPNCUSBMedian
NameFederal .JPMorgan.Bank of .Wells Fa.PNC Fina.U.S. Ban. 
Mkt Price182.20335.4649.5483.99225.3859.45133.09
Mkt Cap2.0898.6349.4253.390.492.6173.0
Rev LTM446198,653120,15587,23025,20330,23158,730
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM310-84,15941,36928,9067,89712,93810,418
FCF 3Y Avg339-111,14933,6159,0078,0899,8828,548
CFO LTM310-84,15941,36928,9067,89712,93810,418
CFO 3Y Avg340-111,14933,6159,0078,0899,8828,548

Growth & Margins

AGMJPMBACWFCPNCUSBMedian
NameFederal .JPMorgan.Bank of .Wells Fa.PNC Fina.U.S. Ban. 
Rev Chg LTM14.7%10.7%5.4%5.7%11.7%7.3%9.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg11.7%9.7%6.0%2.1%5.2%3.1%5.6%
Rev Chg Q21.8%8.1%3.2%2.0%10.9%8.9%8.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM5.3%1.9%0.8%0.5%2.6%2.2%2.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM69.6%-42.4%34.4%33.1%31.3%42.8%33.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg86.9%-62.5%28.8%10.3%36.2%34.4%31.6%
FCF/Rev LTM69.6%-42.4%34.4%33.1%31.3%42.8%33.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg86.4%-62.5%28.8%10.3%36.2%34.4%31.6%

Valuation

AGMJPMBACWFCPNCUSBMedian
NameFederal .JPMorgan.Bank of .Wells Fa.PNC Fina.U.S. Ban. 
Mkt Cap2.0898.6349.4253.390.492.6173.0
P/S4.44.52.92.93.63.13.3
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E8.613.610.811.011.411.111.0
P/CFO6.4-10.78.48.811.47.27.8
Total Yield16.5%9.3%12.1%11.3%11.9%12.5%12.0%
Dividend Yield4.8%1.9%2.8%2.2%3.2%3.5%3.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg16.6%-14.9%8.7%4.4%10.2%12.4%9.4%
D/E18.70.61.10.90.90.80.9
Net D/E17.3-0.4-0.60.10.5-0.6-0.1

Returns

AGMJPMBACWFCPNCUSBMedian
NameFederal .JPMorgan.Bank of .Wells Fa.PNC Fina.U.S. Ban. 
1M Rtn-10.6%0.7%-8.8%1.1%3.8%4.2%0.9%
3M Rtn-22.1%-5.7%-21.2%-3.2%-9.9%-6.2%-8.0%
6M Rtn2.3%12.1%-2.5%12.3%5.7%9.0%7.4%
12M Rtn15.1%8.8%-4.9%-0.2%26.4%30.5%12.0%
3Y Rtn29.1%147.8%93.4%122.9%110.1%99.2%104.7%
1M Excs Rtn-7.1%6.2%-2.6%8.0%8.5%9.2%7.1%
3M Excs Rtn-16.5%-1.4%-17.2%1.4%-4.8%-1.7%-3.2%
6M Excs Rtn2.6%12.4%-2.2%12.6%6.0%9.3%7.7%
12M Excs Rtn2.2%1.1%-12.1%-9.3%17.9%23.5%1.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-43.7%83.0%27.4%55.3%47.0%38.0%42.5%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Farm & Ranch15314713811285
Funding132857079 
Corporate AgFinance32302721 
Power & Utilities26179812
Renewable Energy5310 
Reconciling Adjustments234-3-12-2
Investments1-71-1 
Corporate00-0-111
Institutional Credit    69
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guarantees    19
Total351309244207194


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20152014201320122011
Institutional Credit4339   
Farm & Ranch383876106 
USDA Guarantees1516915 
Reconciling Adjustments10-2525-9-45
Power & Utilities88102313
Corporate-6-210255
Farmer Mac I    64
Farmer Mac II    9
Total1087313016045


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Farm & Ranch1211151118642
Funding104685563 
Corporate AgFinance25222117 
Power & Utilities20167311
Renewable Energy4210 
Reconciling Adjustments227-2-11-0
Investments1-50-1 
Corporate-104-92-83-67-17
Institutional Credit    49
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guarantees    10
Total1731511118994


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Farm & Ranch19,56518,60718,80917,72913,112
Power & Utilities7,8616,8096,9806,0435,345
Unallocated assets7,7846,7835,7645,357 
Renewable Energy2,4431,41748823088
Corporate AgFinance1,9511,8881,6941,6041,508
Broadband Infrastructure1,532802501317 
Funding00000
Investments00 05,013
Off-balance sheet assets under management-5,765-4,981-4,710-3,946 
Corporate    56
Reconciling Adjustments    0
Total35,37031,32529,52427,33325,121


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$180.20 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.0 
First Trading Date08/18/1995 
Distance from 52W High-24.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$211.20$187.41
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA-14.7%-3.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility27.2%31.5%
Downside Capture83.7855.19
Upside Capture-44.5260.55
Correlation (S&P 500)26.1%27.6%
AGM Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.420.380.710.550.600.81
Up Beta0.210.071.181.090.960.93
Down Beta-0.08-0.22-0.01-0.290.040.68
Up Capture46%34%46%82%73%49%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days9182463131380
Down Capture75%92%117%56%61%93%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days13254063120371

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AGM
AGM9.7%31.5%0.31-
Sector ETF (XLF)10.0%15.3%0.4134.6%
Equity (SPY)9.5%13.6%0.4027.4%
Gold (GLD)1.6%28.7%0.055.7%
Commodities (DBC)38.4%21.2%1.42-23.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.3%14.2%0.5124.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-27.2%43.6%-0.615.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AGM
AGM10.9%30.3%0.37-
Sector ETF (XLF)9.0%18.4%0.3558.0%
Equity (SPY)11.3%17.3%0.4847.5%
Gold (GLD)17.5%19.1%0.741.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.1%19.6%0.301.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.3%18.9%-0.0443.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.0%51.6%0.2619.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AGM
AGM19.6%34.5%0.61-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.2%22.1%0.5457.7%
Equity (SPY)15.0%18.0%0.7048.2%
Gold (GLD)11.9%16.5%0.59-0.7%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%18.1%0.339.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.9%20.7%0.2442.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.3%1.0013.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 93020263.9%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity10.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 11/9/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/2026-9.0%  
7/30/20263.3%7.5%0.5%
5/5/20264.4%4.2%6.3%
2/19/2026-14.1%-6.8%-18.6%
11/3/20254.7%3.0%11.3%
8/7/20253.3%9.4%18.3%
5/9/20254.7%10.8%7.9%
2/21/20256.3%3.1%-1.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141515
# Negative1199
Median Positive3.3%4.3%6.3%
Median Negative-5.5%-5.0%-8.1%
Max Positive6.3%17.2%20.4%
Max Negative-14.1%-9.1%-18.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/2026-9.0%  
7/30/20263.3%7.5%0.5%
5/5/20264.4%4.2%6.3%
2/19/2026-14.1%-6.8%-18.6%
11/3/20254.7%3.0%11.3%
8/7/20253.3%9.4%18.3%
5/9/20254.7%10.8%7.9%
2/21/20256.3%3.1%-1.4%
11/4/20246.2%17.2%18.6%
8/5/2024-6.0%-5.0%0.6%
5/6/2024-4.6%-7.6%-10.6%
2/23/2024-3.2%-4.2%2.3%
11/6/2023-2.7%-2.0%3.7%
8/7/20230.6%8.1%0.1%
5/9/2023-4.6%3.2%16.0%
2/24/20234.1%7.1%-6.7%
11/7/20222.1%5.8%3.4%
8/8/20221.3%4.3%-2.2%
5/9/2022-2.1%-2.6%-2.7%
2/28/2022-5.5%-6.8%-8.1%
11/8/2021-5.8%-4.1%-8.8%
8/5/20211.9%3.9%4.9%
5/6/2021-8.4%-9.1%-9.8%
2/25/20211.7%2.7%20.4%
11/9/20201.2%0.9%8.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141515
# Negative1199
Median Positive3.3%4.3%6.3%
Median Negative-5.5%-5.0%-8.1%
Max Positive6.3%17.2%20.4%
Max Negative-14.1%-9.1%-18.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202511/03/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202411/04/202410-Q
06/30/202408/05/202410-Q
03/31/202405/06/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/07/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/07/202210-Q
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03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202511/03/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202411/04/202410-Q
06/30/202408/05/202410-Q
03/31/202405/06/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/07/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/07/202210-Q
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q
03/31/202205/09/202210-Q
12/31/202102/28/202210-K
09/30/202111/08/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202011/09/202010-Q
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201902/25/202010-K
09/30/201911/06/201910-Q

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Nov 9, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Matthew 25 Management Corp$14.5 Mil4.8%20Hold13F
Weybosset Research & Management LLC$15.4 Mil4.4%33Hold13F
Active Manager
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Weybosset Research & Management LLC$15.4 Mil4.4%33Hold13F
Matthew 25 Management Corp$14.5 Mil4.8%20Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 11/8/2026