BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. to 14.0%

BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A on April 24, 2026, disclosing a significant ownership stake in ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 17,137,895 shares of common stock, representing 14.0% of the company's total shares outstanding. This filing marks an amendment (Amendment No. 8) to their previous position. The filing indicates that BlackRock holds sole voting power over 16,949,728 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 17,137,895 shares. Notably, the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is identified as having an interest in the common stock exceeding five percent of the total outstanding shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer. This substantial increase in reported holdings highlights BlackRock's continued and growing investment in the real estate investment trust.