- 13.10% TTM dividend yield
- Strong operating margin of 120.3%
- High gross margin of 78.3%
Weaker technical forecast for American Capital Agency as stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Jul 13, 2026)
The American Capital Agency stock price fell by -1.26% on the last day (Monday, 13th Jul 2026) from $11.13 to $10.99. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.74% from a day low at $10.95 to a day high of $11.14. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 0.83% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 3 million shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 15 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $163.14 million.
The stockis at the upper part of a wide and horizontal trend and normally this may pose a good selling opportunity but a break-up through the top trend line at $11.16 will give a strong buy signal and a trend shift could be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect American Capital Agency stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $10.02 and $11.10 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
AGNC Signals & Forecast
The American Capital Agency stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $11.06. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $10.55. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, July 06, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.61%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for American Capital Agency stock
American Capital Agency finds support from accumulated volume at $10.91 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.190 between high and low, or 1.74%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.76%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (AGNC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 14th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 14th we expect American Capital Agency Corp. to open at $11.03, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $10.89 and $11.09, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.195 (+/-1.79%) up or down from last closing price. If American Capital Agency Corp. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.79% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $11.00 (0.09%) than the support at $10.91 (0.73%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Earnings coming up
American Capital Agency will release earnings AMC on Monday, July 20, 2026.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $0.380. We will update the financials statements for American Capital Agency, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 2.03% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is American Capital Agency Corp. stock A Buy?
American Capital Agency holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-2.920
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 14, 2026 - $11.03 ( 0.334%).
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AGNC Performance
Trading levels for AGNC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 11.22 | 2.06% |
| R2 | 11.14 | 1.40% |
| R1 | 11.10 | 0.99% |
| Price | 10.99 | |
| S1 | 10.95 | -0.327% |
| S2 | 10.91 | -0.735% |
| S3 | 10.84 | -1.40% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 11.17 | 1.64% |
| R2 | 11.02 | 0.273% |
| R1 | 11.00 | 0.0910% |
| Price | 10.99 | |
| S1 | 10.91 | -0.728% |
| S2 | 10.90 | -0.82% |
| S3 | 10.30 | -6.28% |
AGNC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 08, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | $0.120 | 1.08% |
| 2 | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | $0.120 | 1.15% |
| 3 | May 07, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 09, 2026 | $0.120 | 1.11% |
| 4 | Apr 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | $0.120 | 1.15% |
| 5 | Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | $0.120 | 1.16% |
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Buy AGNC
A buy signal from a double bottom formation was found on Monday, June 08, 2026 with a target of $10.94. Despite whether the objective of the signal formation has been reached the stock may continue to perform well.