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CIM-PA

Chimera Investment Corporation

CIM-PA

Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage · Stock · quarterly payer

$17.88

Undervalued · +53% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

11.19%

Annual Dividend

$2.00

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Sep 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CIM-PA's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PA) has a forward dividend yield of 11.19%, based on an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and a share price of $17.88.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PA's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (72 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • CIM-PA has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • CIM-PA's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.50 per share.
  • CIM-PA's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PA's 11.19% yield is 25% above its five-year average yield of 8.95%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CIM-PA is $27.36 per share, 53% above the $17.88 share price, so CIM-PA screens as undervalued.
  • Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PA) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PA) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 40 payments on record since 2016. Its most recent change was a 18.4% increase to $0.500 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 27, 2017.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "CIM-PA Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CIM-PA

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PA) yields 11.19% ($2.00 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (72/100).

Is CIM-PA a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.19% ($2.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
11.19%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$2.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 1, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.81
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
24.4
5-Yr Total Return
-30%
52-Week Range
$17.13 – $22.95
Dividend Safety
B · 72/100
Ever Cut?
No

CIM-PA dividend raises and cuts

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PA) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 40 payments on record since 2016. Its most recent change was a 18.4% increase to $0.500 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 27, 2017.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 27, 2017Raise$0.422 → $0.500+18.4%
CIM-PA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CIM-PA dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CIM-PA a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.19% ($2.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is CIM-PA undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CIM-PA's fair value is about $27.36 versus a $17.88 share price — so it looks undervalued (+53% vs. fair value).

Is CIM-PA's dividend safe?

CIM-PA has a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is CIM-PA's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for CIM-PA is about $27.36 per share, roughly 53% above the current $17.88 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is CIM-PA a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CIM-PA screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.19% ($2.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will CIM-PA cut its dividend?

CIM-PA earns a dividend-safety grade of B (72/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does CIM-PA pay a dividend?

Yes. Chimera Investment Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.19%.

What is CIM-PA's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PA's forward dividend yield is 11.19%, based on a $2.00 annual dividend and a $17.88 share price.

What is CIM-PA's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PA pays $2.00 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has CIM-PA grown its dividend?

CIM-PA does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next CIM-PA ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PA's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 1, 2026, for $0.50 per share.