AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (ORC)

Orchid Island Capital estimates $0.90 Q3 loss per share, book value $6.02

Negative Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Orchid Island Capital estimated a GAAP net loss of $0.90 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, including $1.17 per share of net realized and unrealized losses on RMBS and derivatives. Estimated book value fell to $6.02 per share, and the company's estimated total return on equity for the quarter was (12.5)%, with the figures preliminary and subject to auditor review. The board also declared a $0.10 per share dividend for October 2026, payable November 27, which is below the $0.30 per share declared in the quarter.

Key points

  • Estimated GAAP net loss of $0.90 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, including an estimated $1.17 per share of net realized and unrealized losses on RMBS and derivative instruments.
  • Estimated book value per share of $6.02 at September 30, 2026, a decrease of $1.20 from June 30, 2026.
  • Estimated total return on equity of (12.5)% for the quarter; dividends declared during the quarter totaled $0.30 per share.
  • October 2026 dividend of $0.10 per share, payable November 27, 2026 to holders of record and ex-dividend on October 30, 2026; next dividend announcement expected November 10, 2026.

The filing

CompanyOrchid Island Capital, Inc. (ORC)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 14, 2026, 5:15 PM ET
Accession number0001437749-26-032635

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations8.01 Other Events

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