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Orchid Island Capital(NYSE) ORC

Market Cap$1.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2013)-15%
5 Year-23%
1 Year+16%
1 Month+3%
$6.79
+1.72%
+0.11Today
Pre market$6.77-$0.01 (-0.22%)
Orchid Island Capital last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 6.782026-08-19
Orchid Island Capital stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.42%USD 6.622026-08-12
1 month+2.59%USD 6.612026-07-20
3 month+3.75%USD 6.542026-05-21
Year to date+4.75%USD 6.472025-12-31
1 year+16.37%USD 5.832025-08-19
3 year+24.48%USD 5.452023-08-18
5 year-23.11%USD 8.822021-08-20
Since inception-15.41%USD 8.012013-02-15

Orchid Island Capital Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$505.13M

Net Income (TTM)

$338.38M

EPS (TTM)

$1.49

P/E Ratio

4.55

Dividend

$1.36

Beta (Volatility)

0.82 (Low)

Price

$6.79

Volume

23,741

Open

$6.70

Previous Close

$6.78

Daily Range

$6.68 - $6.81

52-Week Range

$6.31 - $8.40

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 22, 2026

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About Orchid Island Capital

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. earns money by investing in home mortgage bonds. The company helps provide money for residential mortgages across the country. It focuses on securities backed by the U.S. government or its agencies.

How Does Orchid Island Invest?

  • Pass-Through RMBS: Interests in pools of home mortgage loans issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae; these residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) represent the majority of the portfolio.
  • Structured Agency RMBS: Specialized bonds including interest-only and principal-only securities; used to manage sensitivity to interest rate changes and prepayments on underlying loans.

Capital and Strategic Moves

  • Entered a $250 million equity distribution agreement in June 2024 to raise capital for new investments.
  • Amended a second equity agreement in July 2025 to increase total potential proceeds to $500 million.
  • Launched a third $500 million offering in October 2025 and issued $360.9 million through June 30, 2026.
  • Increased the stock repurchase program by 25 million shares in June 2026.

What Makes the Model Work

Orchid Island Capital operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). It generally avoids corporate income tax by distributing at least 90% of its taxable income to shareholders. The company is externally managed by Bimini Advisors. This firm handles all business activities, trading, and daily operations for a monthly fee.

Latest Results by the Numbers

  • Net income was $69.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a $16.5 million loss in 2025.
  • Interest income from mortgage assets rose to $322.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.
  • Total mortgage assets reached $11.5 billion by June 30, 2026, with 99.9% held in fixed-rate residential mortgage-backed securities.
  • The company issued 18.6 million shares for $137.7 million in gross proceeds during the first half of 2026.

Bottom Line

Orchid Island Capital has grown its mortgage portfolio through frequent share issuances while managing interest rate risks. The firm remains centered on government-guaranteed residential securities to generate income for monthly distributions.

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Industry

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Sector

Financials

CEO

Robert E. Cauley, CFA, MBA

Website

www.orchidislandcapital.com

Headquarters

Vero Beach, FL 32963, US

ORC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

79.75%

Operating Margin

48.36%

Net Income Margin

66.99%

Return on Equity

25.58%

Return on Capital

1.37%

Return on Assets

2.58%

Earnings Yield

21.98%

Dividend Yield

20.06%

Payout Ratio

70.01%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

199.60M

Volume

23.74K

Avg. Volume

4.98M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$402.84M

Operating Income

$244.27M

EBITDA

$562.31M

Operating Cash Flow

$206.45M

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$206.45M

Cash & ST Invst.

$813.64M

Total Debt

$11.58B

Orchid Island Capital Performance Analysis

Orchid Island Capital annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 10,938,000-91.5%
20232023-12-31USD 154,927,0001316.4%
20242024-12-31USD 236,975,00053.0%
20252025-12-31USD 407,680,00072.0%
Orchid Island Capital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30371.2%
Q42025-12-3170.5%
Q12026-03-3119.4%
Q22026-06-30-12.9%
Orchid Island Capital annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -6.90158.1%
20232023-12-31USD -0.88-87.3%
20242024-12-31USD 0.58N/A
20252025-12-31USD 1.24115.4%
Orchid Island Capital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30282.8%
Q42025-12-3117.0%
Q12026-03-31-117.7%
Q22026-06-30500.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$137.54M

+581.2%

Gross Profit

$133.42M

+566.8%

Gross Margin

97.00%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

0

N/A

Net Income

$182.85M

+644.5%

EBITDA

$130.78M

+267.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$813.64M

+83.8%

Total Debt

$11.58B

N/A

Accounts Receivable

$53.41M

+51.7%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$11.58B

N/A

Return on Assets

2.58%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

16.06%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$81.61M

+342.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$81.61M

+342.5%

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Questions About ORC

What is the current price of Orchid Island Capital?

Orchid Island Capital is trading at $6.78 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Orchid Island Capital?

Over the past 52 weeks, Orchid Island Capital has traded between $6.31 and $8.40.

How much debt does Orchid Island Capital have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Orchid Island Capital reported total debt of $11.58B.

How much cash does Orchid Island Capital have on hand?

Orchid Island Capital reported $813.64M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Orchid Island Capital’s dividend yield?

Orchid Island Capital currently has a dividend yield of 20.06%.

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