AGNC Investment Corp. Given Consensus 'Hold' Rating by Analysts

Eleven brokerages cover the stock, with seven rating it a 'Hold' and four a 'Buy'

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:27am

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AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of 'Hold' from the eleven brokerages currently covering the stock, according to MarketBeat Ratings. Seven analysts have rated the stock as 'Hold', while four have assigned a 'Buy' rating. The average 12-month price target among brokers is $11.03.

Why it matters

AGNC Investment is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily acquires and manages a portfolio of residential mortgage-backed securities. The consensus 'Hold' rating from analysts suggests moderate optimism about the company's performance and outlook, though there is some division in opinion on the stock's future potential.

The details

The 'Hold' rating comes from a mix of analyst views, with seven firms recommending holding the stock and four advising a 'Buy'. Recent analyst actions include JonesTrading downgrading AGNC to 'Hold', BTIG Research cutting its rating to 'Neutral', and Wells Fargo and Piper Sandler raising their price targets to $12.00 and $11.50 respectively and maintaining 'Overweight' ratings.

  • On January 22nd, JonesTrading downgraded AGNC Investment from 'Buy' to 'Hold'.
  • On January 6th, BTIG Research cut its rating on AGNC Investment from 'Buy' to 'Neutral'.
  • On January 28th, Wells Fargo increased its price target on AGNC Investment from $10.00 to $12.00 and maintained an 'Overweight' rating.
  • On January 15th, Piper Sandler raised its price target on AGNC Investment from $11.00 to $11.50 and kept an 'Overweight' rating.

The players

AGNC Investment Corp.

A self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily acquires and manages a portfolio of residential mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.

JonesTrading

A brokerage firm that recently downgraded AGNC Investment from 'Buy' to 'Hold'.

BTIG Research

A brokerage firm that recently cut its rating on AGNC Investment from 'Buy' to 'Neutral'.

Wells Fargo

A brokerage firm that recently increased its price target on AGNC Investment from $10.00 to $12.00 and maintained an 'Overweight' rating.

Piper Sandler

A brokerage firm that recently raised its price target on AGNC Investment from $11.00 to $11.50 and kept an 'Overweight' rating.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The mixed analyst views on AGNC Investment reflect the complex dynamics facing the mortgage REIT sector, with factors like interest rates, housing market trends, and regulatory changes all impacting the company's performance and outlook. Investors will likely continue to watch for further updates from analysts and the company itself as it navigates the current environment.