Chimera Investment

CIM

Market cap $1.09B

Chimera Investment Corporation preferred shares present recurring opportunities through disciplined relative value trading rather than passive buy-and-hold strategies. CIM-B (CIM.PR.B) is currently rated a buy, while CIM-D (CIM.PR.D) and CIM-C (CIM.PR.C) are holds, pending more attractive entry points. Active monitoring and timely swaps between similar preferreds have consistently delivered outperformance, capitalizing on valuation gaps rather than fundamental changes.

REITs have refused to break in 2026 despite oil-driven inflation pressure, rising Treasury yields, and a Fed narrative that flipped from multiple rate cuts to potential hikes. The “Rates Up, REITs Down” regime has weakened, with REIT-rate correlations falling sharply as fundamentals, strategy, capital allocation, and valuation catalysts increasingly drive performance. M&A has helped break the rate-driven narrative, validating public-market discounts to NAV and proving that REITs can unlock value through consolidation, privatizations, and strategic alternatives.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIM Group's Permanent Power Company closed an approx $600 M construction financing facility for solar and energy storage project in CA (“Grape”).

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIM Group and Centennial Yards Company announced today that award-winning pizzeria Varuni Napoli will be the latest restaurant to join the Entertainment District at Centennial Yards, the $5 billion, 50-acre mixed-use redevelopment transforming Downtown Atlanta. Founded by Naples native Chef Luca Varuni, the acclaimed Atlanta-based pizzeria is known for its Neapolitan pies crafted with premium ingredients and time-honored techniques. Varuni Napoli debuted its flagship M.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Chimera Investment Corporation (“Chimera”) has declared its second quarter cash dividend of $0.45 per common share, consistent with the first quarter 2026 dividend and in line with the Board's previously stated expectation to maintain the $0.45 quarterly dividend throughout 2026. The dividend is payable on July 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record on June 30, 2026. The ex-dividend date is June 30, 2026. About Chimera Investment Corporati.

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.