Weiss cuts rating for Orchid Island Capital stock with consensus target USD 7.50

Published on 10/17/2026 at 20:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Orchid pays USD 0.10 on November 27, 2026. Orchid Island Capital stock costs USD 4.97 on October 16, 2026, down 4.05 percent versus October 15 close.

Analyst view and stock position

On October 8, 2026, Weiss Ratings cut its assessment from sell (d+) to sell (d), while the consensus target was USD 7.50.
Orchid Island Capital pays USD 0.10 per share on November 27, 2026.
Orchid Island Capital stock was last at USD 4.97 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 4.05 percent versus the October 15 close.
The October 16, 2026 valuation included a P/E ratio of 3.36 and market capitalization of USD 981.1 million.

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On October 8, 2026, Weiss Ratings cut Orchid Island Capital's assessment from sell (d+) to sell (d), while MarketBeat reported a consensus target of USD 7.50. The target stood 50.91 percent above the October 16 stock price. The last NYSE quote was USD 4.97 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Dividend date and payout

Orchid Island Capital declared a monthly dividend of USD 0.10 per share, payable on November 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026. The ex-dividend date is also October 30, 2026, according to MarketBeat. The payment schedule gives the stock an income focus even as the rating language remains cautious.

Price position after October 16

Orchid Island Capital's last quote was 2.47 percent above its 52-week low of USD 4.85 and 40.83 percent below its 52-week high of USD 8.40. Trading volume reached 6,884,384 shares, compared with an average volume of 5,497,779 shares. The October 16 decline of 4.05 percent was larger than the 1.13 percent decline at AGNC Investment and the 1.09 percent decline at Annaly Capital Management.

Valuation and October dates

As of October 16, 2026, Orchid Island Capital had a market capitalization of USD 981.1 million, a P/E ratio of 3.36 and a dividend yield of 27.00 percent. The investor-relations calendar lists third-quarter results for October 22, 2026 and the earnings conference call for October 23, 2026, according to Orchid Island Capital.

Comparison with peers

Orchid Island Capital: minus 4.05 percent, P/E 3.36, market capitalization USD 981.1 million
AGNC Investment Corp. (NYSE, USD): minus 1.13 percent, P/E 4.45, market capitalization USD 10.3 billion
Annaly Capital Management (NYSE, USD): minus 1.09 percent, P/E 4.56, market capitalization USD 13.7 billion

What the figures show

The latest valuation combines a low earnings multiple with a dividend yield of 27.00 percent. The comparison also shows that Orchid Island Capital's October 16 decline exceeded the moves of both larger mortgage REIT peers.

The last NYSE quote stood at USD 4.97 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Trading had ended for the session, and the next scheduled company date is October 22, 2026 for third-quarter results.