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Federal Agricultural Mortgage remains a long-term buy despite weak Q4 results driven by higher loan loss provisions. AGM's net interest income grew over 10% YoY, and the loan portfolio quality remains robust, with 92%-98% classified as "acceptable." I continue to hold and add to both AGM common and preferred shares, viewing the current preferred yield of 6.6% as attractive.

Farmer Mac shares plunged 14% after an earnings miss, but I view the current price as a compelling entry point. AGM's core earnings grew to $182.9M in 2025, but rising nonaccrual loans and a $33M increase in loan loss provisions raised concerns. Portfolio growth is shifting toward non-agricultural sectors like power, utilities, renewable energy, and broadband, driving a 15% increase in shareholder equity.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, on Thursday,…

I initiated a position in Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) preferreds, specifically series F, due to an attractive yield and relative value. AGM preferreds currently offer a yield north of 6.8%, about 2% above the 30-year Treasury, with spreads wider than historical norms. I see the recent spread as a sentiment-driven opportunity, not a sign of fundamental stress, given the farm sector's low leverage…

WASHINGTON , Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Matthew M. Pullins as its Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer,…