CIM
Chimera Investment
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Real Estate
- NYSE: CIM
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 11.76%
Payout ratio: N/A
Chimera Investment's most recent dividend was on Mar 31, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.45 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.56 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 11.89% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has increased by $0.08, or 22% from the prior payment.
CIM dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Chimera Investment Dividend yield
Chimera Investment's dividend yield of 11.89% is higher than the Real Estate sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 6.48%, Chimera Investment's dividend yield is 83% higher. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 12.9% of the last 5 years.
CIM Dividend history
Chimera Investment has been paying dividends since 2007. CIM has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 7% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone down by 4.4% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 12%.
Chimera Investment Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.45 | 12.43% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.37 | 11.91% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.37 | 11.2% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.37 | 10.67% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.37 | 11.38% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.37 | 10.14% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.37 | 8.72% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.35 | 12.11% |
| Apr 5, 2024 | $0.33 | 13.43% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.33 | 13.62% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.54 | 15.3% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.54 | 15.32% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.69 | 18.65% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.69 | 19.65% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.69 | 23.19% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.99 | 15% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.99 | 10.9% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.99 | 8.51% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.99 | 8.39% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.99 | 8.29% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.9 | 9.41% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.9 | 13.74% |
| Sep 28, 2020 | $0.9 | 18.54% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | $0.9 | 17.54% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $1.5 | 19.31% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $1.5 | 9.71% |
| Sep 26, 2019 | $1.5 | 10.17% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $1.5 | 10.65% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $1.5 | 10.6% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $1.5 | 10.99% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $1.5 | 11.04% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $1.5 | 10.86% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $1.5 | 11.55% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $1.5 | 10.65% |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $1.5 | 10.55% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $1.5 | 10.45% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $1.5 | 9.75% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $1.5 | 14.38% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $1.44 | 14.91% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $1.44 | 15.76% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $1.44 | 17.99% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | $1.5 | 14.37% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $1.44 | 13.83% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $1.44 | 14.06% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $1.44 | 13.44% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $1.44 | 11.58% |
Chimera Investment dividend payouts
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CIM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVR Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc | 21% | $1.64 | 213% |
| DX Dynex Capital Inc | 15.79% | $2.04 | 106.3% |
| CIM Chimera Investment Corp | 11.76% | $1.56 | N/A |
| VNO Vornado Realty Trust | 1.97% | $0.74 | 19.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Chimera Investment pay a dividend?
Yes, Chimera Investment has been paying dividends for the last 19 years.
When was CIM's last dividend?
Chimera Investment's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.45 per share.
How much dividend does Chimera Investment pay (per share)?
CIM's annualized dividend per share is $1.56.
What is Chimera Investment's dividend yield?
Chimera Investment's current dividend yield is 11.89%.
How often does Chimera Investment pay dividends?
Chimera Investment pays four dividends per year.
Does Chimera Investment pay a good dividend?
Chimera Investment's dividend yield is higher than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.