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ORC Stock Chart & Stats
$6.54
-$0.07(-1.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$6.54
-$0.07(-1.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.42 - $8.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.64M
Average Volume (3M)4.84M
Market Cap
$1.30B
Enterprise Value$11.99K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$813.63M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.4
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield20.96%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.48
Shares Outstanding199,603,440
10 Day Avg. Volume5,011,659
30 Day Avg. Volume4,843,847
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.67
Price to Sales (P/S)5.15
P/FCF Ratio7.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$279.68M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Cash GenerationTTM operating cash flow (~$206M) and strong free cash flow growth (~44%) indicate the core spread-and-leverage model is generating recurring cash. Over 2–6 months this supports the firm's ability to fund hedges, cover financing costs, and sustain distributions or opportunistic capital returns when paired with prudent risk management.
Substantially Improved Hedge CoverageRaising hedge coverage to ~91% and increasing swap notional to ~$10.1B materially reduces exposure to rising funding costs and rate volatility. This structural improvement in risk management strengthens earnings durability by limiting unexpected funding-cost shocks and smoothing net interest margins over the medium term.
Scale And Portfolio ConcentrationAn $11.4B average portfolio and focus on commonly traded 30‑yr coupon cohorts provide liquidity and sourcing advantages. Scale enables deeper dealer relationships for repo financing, more efficient portfolio trading, and the ability to tilt coupon/vintage exposures to manage prepayment and spread risk over time.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio near 8x after a step-change in capital structure materially increases sensitivity to funding cost moves and asset price marks. Over a 2–6 month horizon, high leverage amplifies book‑value volatility, narrows operational margins under stress, and constrains flexibility to deploy capital or absorb shocks.
Dividend Cut Reflects Constrained Payout CapacityThe 16.7% dividend reduction signals management conservatism and tighter distributable income under current economics. Structurally, this underscores that cash available for shareholders is contingent on spread, funding and hedge outcomes, making future distributions less predictable and reducing the company's appeal to income-focused investors.
Book‑value And Mark‑to‑market VolatilityMeaningful post‑quarter book‑value swings (up to -4.3%) reveal ongoing mark-to-market sensitivity from RMBS and hedge positions. Structural volatility in mortgage spreads, swap behavior, and prepayments can erode capital and complicate dividend planning, raising execution risk for the leverage-dependent business model over the medium term.
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ORC FAQ
What was Orchid Island Capital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Orchid Island Capital lowest stock price was $6.42 and its highest was $8.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Orchid Island Capital’s market cap?
Orchid Island Capital’s market cap is $1.30B.
When is Orchid Island Capital’s upcoming earnings report date?
Orchid Island Capital’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Orchid Island Capital’s earnings last quarter?
Orchid Island Capital released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.28 by -$0.02.
Is Orchid Island Capital overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Orchid Island Capital’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Orchid Island Capital pay dividends?
Orchid Island Capital pays a Monthly dividend of $0.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 20.96%. See more information on Orchid Island Capital dividends here
What is Orchid Island Capital’s EPS estimate?
Orchid Island Capital’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Orchid Island Capital have?
Orchid Island Capital has 199,603,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to Orchid Island Capital’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Orchid Island Capital reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.28. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.06%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Orchid Island Capital?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ORC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Orchid Island Capital Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
ORC Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 61.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
72.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Orchid Island Capital
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (ORC) is a specialty finance company structured as a real estate investment trust (mREIT) that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), with a focus on agency RMBS that are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (and/or Ginnie Mae where applicable). The company operates in the mortgage REIT sector and seeks to generate returns for shareholders primarily through income earned on a leveraged portfolio of mortgage securities, while actively managing interest-rate, prepayment, and financing risks using funding arrangements and hedging instruments.
ORC Company Deck
ORC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: the company delivered a clear operational and market-performance rebound in the quarter (positive EPS, strong total return, improved hedge coverage and portfolio growth), but it faces significant near-term headwinds from market volatility, recent post-quarter book value declines, a meaningful dividend cut, compression in net interest spread and some leverage extension. Management has taken steps to increase hedging and adjust portfolio composition, and expects some expense normalization, but uncertainty from geopolitical events and Fed policy creates continued execution risk. Overall, positives during the quarter were meaningful, but recent market moves and the dividend reduction temper the outlook.View all ORC earnings summariesORC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
0.20% Insiders
8.88% Mutual Funds
0.16% Other Institutional Investors
73.53% Public Companies and
Individual Investors