# Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Mortgage
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) operates as a U.S.-based real estate investment trust (REIT), having elected to be taxed under this specific structure. Through its various subsidiaries, the company primarily focuses on building a diverse portfolio of mortgage-related assets. This encompasses holdings such as residential mortgage loans, both agency-backed and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) that are collateralized by pools of both residential and commercial mortgage loans. Additionally, CIM invests in other financial...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $8.45 USD |
| Market Cap | $706.8M |
| P/E (TTM) | 4.45 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.90 |
| 52-Week Range | $8.11 – $14.18 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 20.36% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 20.36% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.72 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.80 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 2 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 21.6% / -5.9% / -14.6% / -11.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | -216.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -96.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | -237.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -105.6% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.4500 | 2026-10-30 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.4500 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.4500 | 2026-04-30 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.3700 | 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.3700 | 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.3700 | 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.3700 | 2025-04-30 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.3700 | 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.3700 | 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-06-28 | $0.3500 | 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-04-05 | $0.3300 | 2024-04-30 |
| 2023-12-28 | $0.3300 | 2024-01-31 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cim/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Chimera Investment Corporation do?

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) operates in the REIT - Mortgage industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CIM's market cap?

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) has a market capitalization of approximately $706.8 million, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CIM pay a dividend?

Yes, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 20.36%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CIM pay dividends?

Chimera Investment Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.80 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CIM's payout ratio?

Chimera Investment Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### How are CIM's dividends taxed?

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). REIT distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital, and are reported on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cim
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cim/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cim/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cim/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cim/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cim/peers

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