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Sign InIn a move that highlights resilience within the credit and housing sectors, Annaly Capital Management and PulteGroup reported Q2 2026 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations. Annaly Capital's performance was driven by margin expansion and improved net interest income, ensuring solid dividend coverage. Meanwhile, PulteGroup delivered earnings and revenue beats supported by a rise in new orders, even as the broader housing market faced headwinds such as lower home closings and margin pressures.
Per market data, NLY shares finished at $22.65 while PHM closed at $124.26 (close July 21, 2026). These earnings beats coincide with recent US housing data showing mixed signals; while housing starts reached 1.427 million in mid-July—surpassing forecasts—pending home sales saw a monthly decline of 5.4%, reflecting the complex environment in which these companies are operating.
Traders should watch current price levels following the reports, with NLY reaching a day high of $22.93 and PHM hitting $124.48 (close July 21, 2026). As the market digests these results, the focus will shift to how sustained high funding costs might impact future mortgage REIT margins and homebuilder order backlogs in the coming months.