CIM - NYSE
Chimera Investment Corporation
$13.14
-3.0%Chimera Investment Corporation operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. The company, through its subsidiaries, invests in a portfolio of mortgage assets, including residential mortgage loans, agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities, agency mortgage-backed securities secured by pools of residential, commercial mortgage loans, and other real estate related securities. It has elected to be taxed as a REIT. In addition, the company invests in investment, non-investment grade, and non-rated classes. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in New York, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotChimera Investment Corporation Dividend History
CIM Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.4500
Annual Amount
$1.9300
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 10, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | +21.62% |
Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 18, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 11, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 20, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 | Quarterly | +5.71% |
Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 | Quarterly | +6.06% |
Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $0.1100 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 2, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.1100 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | -38.89% |
Aug 3, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $0.1800 | $0.5400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $0.1800 | $0.5400 | Quarterly | -21.74% |
Feb 2, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $0.2300 | $0.6900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 17, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 | $0.2300 | $0.6900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | $0.2300 | $0.6900 | Quarterly | -30.30% |
May 4, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 | $0.3300 | $0.9900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 17, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | $0.3300 | $0.9900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.3300 | $0.9900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 13, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 | $0.3300 | $0.9900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 5, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $0.3300 | $0.9900 | Quarterly | +10.00% |
Mar 11, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $0.3000 | $0.9000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 | $0.3000 | $0.9000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 | $0.3000 | $0.9000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 10, 2020 | Jun 22, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | $0.3000 | $0.9000 | Quarterly | -40.00% |
Feb 11, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 29, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 30, 2019 | Sep 27, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 30, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 12, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 31, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 2, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 13, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 1, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Jan 30, 2018 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 8, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 2, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Jul 28, 2017 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 15, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 1, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | +4.17% |
Aug 5, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | $0.4800 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 3, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 | $0.4800 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 26, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | $0.4800 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | -4.00% |
Mar 4, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | Quarterly | +4.17% |
Dec 11, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | Jan 29, 2016 | $0.4800 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | $0.4800 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 15, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 | $0.4800 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 18, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 | $0.0960 | $1.4400 | Quarterly | +6.67% |
Dec 18, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | Jan 29, 2015 | $0.0900 | $1.3500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 17, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Oct 29, 2014 | $0.0900 | $1.3500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 5, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Jul 24, 2014 | $0.0900 | $1.3500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 21, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Apr 24, 2014 | $0.0900 | $1.3500 | Quarterly | - |
Chimera Investment Corporation Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Negative free cash flow while paying dividends is a major red flag. Company burning cash and cannot sustain dividend without external financing.
Dividend Growth
Strong dividend growth demonstrates management confidence and business strength. Excellent signal for long-term dividend investors.
Sustainability
Highly sustainable dividend with strong coverage, growing payouts, and solid cash generation. Low risk of dividend cuts.
Key Insight
Dividend aristocrat potential: Conservative payout ratios combined with consistent growth suggest management prioritizes sustainable, long-term shareholder returns. Excellent foundation for dividend compounding.
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