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CIM-PD

Chimera Investment Corporation

CIM-PD

Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage · Stock · quarterly payer

$21.57

Undervalued · +52% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

11.06%

Annual Dividend

$2.39

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

4.6%

Ex-Date

Sep 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CIM-PD's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PD) has a forward dividend yield of 11.06%, based on an annual dividend of $2.39 per share and a share price of $21.57.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PD's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (42 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • CIM-PD last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • CIM-PD's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.60 per share.
  • CIM-PD's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PD's 11.06% yield is 17% above its five-year average yield of 9.49%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CIM-PD is $32.70 per share, 52% above the $21.57 share price, so CIM-PD screens as undervalued.
  • Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PD) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PD) yields 11.06% ($2.39 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (42/100).

Is CIM-PD a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.06% ($2.39/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    11.06%
    Payout Ratio
    —
    Annual Dividend
    $2.39
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    4.6%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 1, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    1.81
    Market Cap
    —
    P/E Ratio
    29.4
    5-Yr Total Return
    -15%
    52-Week Range
    $21.06 – $24.83
    Dividend Safety
    D · 42/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)

    CIM-PD dividend changes

    Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PD) pays a variable dividend: across the 30 payments on record since 2019, 5 were higher than the one before and 4 lower. The latest change was up 0.3% to $0.598 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 1, 2026.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Sep 1, 2026Higher$0.597 → $0.598+0.3%
    Jun 1, 2026Higher$0.582 → $0.597+2.5%
    Mar 2, 2026Lower$0.608 → $0.582−4.3%
    Dec 1, 2025Lower$0.635 → $0.608−4.1%
    Jun 2, 2025Higher$0.623 → $0.635+1.9%
    Mar 3, 2025Lower$0.647 → $0.623−3.6%
    Dec 2, 2024Lower$0.701 → $0.647−7.7%
    Sep 3, 2024Higher$0.699 → $0.701+0.2%
    Jun 3, 2024Higher$0.500 → $0.699+39.8%
    CIM-PD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CIM-PD dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is CIM-PD a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.06% ($2.39/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is CIM-PD undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CIM-PD's fair value is about $32.70 versus a $21.57 share price — so it looks undervalued (+52% vs. fair value).

    Is CIM-PD's dividend safe?

    CIM-PD has a dividend-safety grade of D (42/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is CIM-PD's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for CIM-PD is about $32.70 per share, roughly 52% above the current $21.57 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

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

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CIM-PD screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM-PD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 11.06% ($2.39/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will CIM-PD cut its dividend?

    CIM-PD earns a dividend-safety grade of D (42/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does CIM-PD pay a dividend?

    Yes. Chimera Investment Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.39 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 11.06%.

    What is CIM-PD's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PD's forward dividend yield is 11.06%, based on a $2.39 annual dividend and a $21.57 share price.

    What is CIM-PD's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PD pays $2.39 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    How many years has CIM-PD grown its dividend?

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

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

    As of Oct 27, 2026, CIM-PD's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 1, 2026, for $0.60 per share.