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CIMO

Chimera Investment Corporation

CIMO

Stock · quarterly payer

$25.01

Overvalued · -28% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.24%

Annual Dividend

$1.55

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CIMO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMO) has a forward dividend yield of 9.24%, based on an annual dividend of $1.55 per share and a share price of $25.01.
  • CIMO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • CIMO's most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 31, 2026, for a dividend of $0.58 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CIMO's 9.24% yield is 63% above its five-year average yield of 5.66%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CIMO is $18.10 per share, 28% below the $25.01 share price, so CIMO screens as overvalued.
  • Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMO) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 8 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 4.7% increase to $0.578 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 31, 2025.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMO) yields 9.24% ($1.55 a year per share).

Is CIMO a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.24% ($1.55/yr), with 1 year of growth. 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
9.24%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.55
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.80
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$24.65 – $25.85
Dividend Safety
—
Ever Cut?
No

CIMO dividend raises and cuts

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMO) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 8 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 4.7% increase to $0.578 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 31, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jan 31, 2025Raise$0.552 → $0.578+4.7%
Every CIMO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
CIMO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →CIMO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CIMO a good dividend stock?

Mixed. Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.24% ($1.55/yr), with 1 year of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is CIMO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CIMO's fair value is about $18.10 versus a $25.01 share price — so it looks overvalued (-28% vs. fair value).

What is CIMO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for CIMO is about $18.10 per share, about 28% below the current $25.01 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is CIMO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CIMO screens as "mixed" and overvalued. Chimera Investment Corporation (CIMO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.24% ($1.55/yr), with 1 year of growth. 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.

Does CIMO pay a dividend?

Yes. Chimera Investment Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.55 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.24%.

What is CIMO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIMO's forward dividend yield is 9.24%, based on a $1.55 annual dividend and a $25.01 share price.

What is CIMO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIMO pays $1.55 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has CIMO grown its dividend?

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

When is the next CIMO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIMO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Jul 31, 2026, for $0.58 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.55 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$38.75
Annual$155.00
Monthly avg$12.92

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