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CIMN

Chimera Investment Corporation

CIMN

Stock · quarterly payer

$24.93

Undervalued · +75% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.03%

Annual Dividend

$2.25

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CIMN's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMN) has a forward dividend yield of 9.03%, based on an annual dividend of $2.25 per share and a share price of $24.93.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CIMN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (57 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • CIMN has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • CIMN's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026, with payment on Nov 16, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CIMN's 9.03% yield is 36% above its five-year average yield of 6.62%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CIMN is $43.73 per share, 75% above the $24.93 share price, so CIMN screens as undervalued.
  • Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMN) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMN) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 9 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 8.5% increase to $0.563 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 1, 2024.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "CIMN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CIMN

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMN) yields 9.03% ($2.25 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (57/100).

Is CIMN a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.03% ($2.25/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk

Key Data

Dividend Yield
9.03%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$2.25
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 30, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$24.37 – $25.76
Dividend Safety
C · 57/100
Ever Cut?
No

CIMN dividend raises and cuts

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMN) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 9 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 8.5% increase to $0.563 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 1, 2024.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 1, 2024Raise$0.519 → $0.563+8.5%
Every CIMN payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
CIMN ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CIMN dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CIMN a good dividend stock?

Mixed. Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.03% ($2.25/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is CIMN undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CIMN's fair value is about $43.73 versus a $24.93 share price — so it looks undervalued (+75% vs. fair value).

Is CIMN's dividend safe?

CIMN has a dividend-safety grade of C (57/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is CIMN's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for CIMN is about $43.73 per share, roughly 75% above the current $24.93 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is CIMN a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CIMN screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.03% ($2.25/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. 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 CIMN cut its dividend?

CIMN earns a dividend-safety grade of C (57/100), 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 CIMN pay a dividend?

Yes. Chimera Investment Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.25 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.03%.

What is CIMN's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIMN's forward dividend yield is 9.03%, based on a $2.25 annual dividend and a $24.93 share price.

What is CIMN's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIMN pays $2.25 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has CIMN grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIMN has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next CIMN ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for CIMN is Oct 30, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $2.25 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$56.30
Annual$225.20
Monthly avg$18.77

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