Chimera Investment

CIM

Market cap $1.14B

Chimera Investment Corporation offers a diversified mortgage REIT portfolio with $16B in assets and a $1.09B market cap. CIM's capital structure features a recourse leverage ratio of 2.9x and total leverage of 5.2x, with strong baby bond and preferred stock buffers. CIM instruments appeal to yield-seeking investors, balancing high current income with moderate risk, though leverage and rate sensitivity warrant monitoring.

Chimera Investment Corp. (CIM) Preferred A (CIM-A) offers a compelling 9.3% yield and 16% capital gains potential, driven by strong Q1 fundamentals. mREIT preferreds, especially CIM-A, benefit from significant overcollateralization and equity issuance, making them notably safer than their common equity counterparts. CIM-A trades at a substantial discount to par versus pari-passu peers, providing superior total return potential despite similar risk profiles.

More than 1,500 stocks have reported earnings since the current season began in mid-April, and the average stock that has reported has seen an average absolute one-day share price reaction of roughly 7%. The last time we saw earnings vol spike was during the Financial Crisis bear market, when stocks were tanking. This time around, we're seeing earnings vol increase during a strong AI-driven bull market. Tech stocks are seeing record earnings day volatility as investors and traders presumably make snap judgements about AI's future impact on the bottom line.

These shares offer big yields but far more stability than investors expect. Recent market downturns enabled attractive entry points for big yields with capital gains. It's best to prepare for these opportunities in advance. Because we were already evaluating these shares regularly, we were able to jump on opportunities during the big dip.

Chimera Investment NYSE: CIM executives said the company covered its dividend in the first quarter of 2026 while continuing to reposition its portfolio toward more liquid assets and expanding its HomeXpress Mortgage origination platform.

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE: CIM) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Executive Summary: Metric Value Q1 2026 GAAP Net Income (Loss) $(65) million, or $(0.78) per diluted common share Earnings Available for Distribution (1) $46 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share GAAP Book Value per common share $18.34 per common share Economic Return (2) (4.6)%     (1) Earnings available for distribution per adjusted dilut.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Chimera Investment Corporation (“Chimera”) announced the declaration of its second quarter cash dividend of $0.50 per share of 8.00% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable June 30, 2026 to preferred shareholders of record on June 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is June 1, 2026. The Board of Directors of Chimera also announced the declaration of its second quarter cash dividend of $0.6095 per share of 8.00% Serie.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chimera Investment Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date.

Chimera Investment Corporation offers four cumulative preferred stocks, each with distinct coupon rates, call dates, and floating rate provisions. While it should be Called before CIM-D, due to its superior yield and slightly better add-on, I am moving my Buy rating to CIM-B, rating others as Holds. Dividend and redemption risks appear manageable, supported by CIM's hybrid mortgage REIT structure and sufficient equity coverage for preferred par values.