Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) plans to report its third-quarter 2026 financial results before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The company will host a webcast at 9 a.m. Eastern Time that day to share the results with the media. A replay will remain available on its website for approximately 30 days, and all call materials will be posted on the Investor Relations page.
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