Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.46
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
13.6%
Payout Ratio
53.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
CIM Dividend Income Check
Safety
53.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is falling.
CIM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield13.6%
Trailing DPS$1.46
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout53.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-23.9%
5Y CAGR-18.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield13.6%
1Y Total Return-9.7%
5Y Total Return-52.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,75710Y ago$9,89120Y ago$5,046
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CIM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
CIM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Chimera Investment Corporation distributes 53.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
CIM has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -23.9% and 5-year CAGR of -18.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CIM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 13.6% dividend yield, 13.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -52.4%, with dividends contributing 24.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,891 today.
CIM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$11.24
Avg/Payment$0.5620
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 12.29% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.4500 | ↑ +21.6% | 12.43% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 11.91% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 11.20% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 10.67% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 11.38% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 10.14% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.3700 | ↑ +5.7% | 8.72% | Oct 31, 2024 |
CIM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
13.6%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
53.2% payout
Streak
1Y
-18.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.6%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIMChimera Investment C… | $899M | 13.6% | 53.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AGNCAGNC Investment Corp… | $11.4B | 15.8% | 95.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 NLYAnnaly Capital Manag… | $15.8B | 14.0% | 92.8% | 1 | At Risk |
2nd  MFAMFA Financial, Inc. | $849M | 21.5% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MITTTPG Mortgage Investm… | $197M | 12.7% | 50.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  IVRInvesco Mortgage Cap… | $665M | 25.0% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TWOTwo Harbors Investme… | $1.3B | 13.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PMTPennyMac Mortgage In… | $761M | 18.4% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  RWTRedwood Trust, Inc. | $466M | 20.4% | — | 1 | Unknown |
CIM Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.90 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2025 | $1.48 | 4.2% | 4 | $2.75 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.42 | -32.4% | 4 | $1.10 | 129.1% | 0.77x | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $2.10 | -37.5% | 4 | $0.54 | 388.9% | 0.26x | 7.1% |
| 2022 | $3.36 | -13.2% | 4 | $-2.19 | — | — | 11.4% |
| 2021 | $3.87 | -7.9% | 4 | $2.43 | 159.3% | 0.63x | 13.1% |
| 2020 | $4.20 | -30.0% | 4 | $0.39 | 1076.9% | 0.09x | 14.2% |
| 2019 | $6.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.81 | 331.5% | 0.30x | 20.3% |
| 2018 | $6.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.19 | 274.0% | 0.37x | 20.3% |
| 2017 | $6.00 | -18.0% | 4 | $2.61 | 229.9% | 0.43x | 20.3% |
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CIM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CIM stock.
How much dividend does CIM pay per share?
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of +13.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CIM's next ex-dividend date?
CIM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CIM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CIM's dividend safe?
CIM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +53.2% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CIM increased its dividend?
CIM has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -18.8%.
How often does CIM pay dividends?
Chimera Investment Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.46 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CIM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CIM five years ago would be worth approximately $4,757 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CIM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CIM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +13.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.