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The latest update is out from Chimera Investment ( (CIM) ).
On February 11, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation’s board declared a first-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.45 per common share, raising the payout from the fourth quarter 2025 level of $0.37. The common dividend will be paid on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026, with the same date set as the ex-dividend date.
The board also declared first-quarter 2026 cash dividends on all four series of its preferred stock, including $0.50 per share on its 8.00% Series A and floating-rate payouts of $0.6078, $0.5423, and $0.5820 per share on its Series B, C, and D issues, respectively. These preferred dividends, reflecting coupon rates tied to three-month CME Term SOFR plus applicable spreads, are payable on March 30, 2026 to holders of record on March 2, 2026, highlighting Chimera’s ongoing distribution to both common and preferred shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (CIM) stock is a Hold with a $13.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Chimera Investment stock, see the CIM Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on CIM Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CIM is a Neutral.
The score is held back primarily by weaker financial quality (high leverage and negative TTM operating/free cash flow) despite current profitability. Offsetting factors include constructive acquisition-driven guidance and a high dividend yield, while technicals are broadly neutral with only modest positive momentum.
To see Spark’s full report on CIM stock, click here.
More about Chimera Investment
Chimera Investment Corporation is a diversified real estate investment trust that invests in, originates, and manages primarily residential real estate assets. Through subsidiaries including Palisades Advisory Services and HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., it focuses on residential mortgage loans, RMBS, business-purpose loans, mortgage servicing rights, and other real estate-related instruments in the U.S. market.
Structured as an internally managed REIT and listed on the NYSE, Chimera’s platform spans both investment and loan-origination activities, including non-qualified and qualified mortgage products. Its portfolio exposes investors to a mix of credit, interest-rate, and housing-market dynamics, positioning the company as a significant player in the residential mortgage and securitization ecosystem.
Average Trading Volume: 778,308
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell
Current Market Cap: $1.03B
For detailed information about CIM stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.