Question 1

What is the analyst consensus rating for NLY?

Accepted Answer

The analyst consensus rating for NLY is "Strong Buy" based on 7 analyst recommendations.

Question 2

What is the average price target for NLY?

Accepted Answer

The average 12-month price target for NLY is $24.57, representing an upside of 6.9% from the current price of $22.98.

Question 3

What do analyst ratings mean?

Accepted Answer

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

Question 4

What is a price target?

Accepted Answer

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jan 30, 2026	Bose George	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Maintains	Buy	$23.25 → $25.00 +1.75 (7.5%)
Jan 30, 2026	Terry Ma	Barclays	Maintains	Hold	$23.00 → $24.00 +1.00 (4.3%)
Jan 30, 2026	Donald Fandetti	Wells Fargo	Maintains	Buy	$23.00 → $25.00 +2.00 (8.7%)
Jan 29, 2026	Jason Weaver	Jones Trading	Maintains	Strong Buy	$22.00 → $25.00 +3.00 (13.6%)
Jan 15, 2026	Crispin Love	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Buy	$23.50 → $25.00 +1.50 (6.4%)
Jan 6, 2026	Eric Hagen	BTIG	Upgrades	Strong Buy	$25.00
Jan 6, 2026	Mark Devries	Barclays	Maintains	Hold	$20.00 → $23.00 +3.00 (15.0%)
Dec 22, 2025	Crispin Love	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Buy	$22.50 → $23.50 +1.00 (4.4%)

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