Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) Shares Plunge 12% on Q4 Earnings Decline

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. (AGM) shares plummeted 12% on February 20, 2026, after the company reported a decline in fourth-quarter earnings. The sharp sell-off followed the release of financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025. The earnings report detailed a contraction in profitability compared to the prior year. Investors reacted negatively to the data, driving the stock price down significantly as the market absorbed the implications of the reduced financial performance.