CIM Dividend History & Yield
Chimera Investment Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 (in 21 days) | Oct 13, 2026 | $0.45 | $45.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.45 | $45.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.45 | $45.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2027 (in 294 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.45 | $45.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CIM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.80 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CIM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 667 | $7,733 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,334 | $38,667 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,667 | $77,333 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 15.52%. $10,000 in CIM would currently pay about $1,552 a year ($129 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CIM dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.45 | +21.6% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.37 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.37 | +5.7% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +6.1% |
| Apr 5, 2024 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.33 | -38.9% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.54 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.54 | -21.7% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.69 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.69 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.69 | -30.3% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.99 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.99 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | — | $0.99 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.99 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.99 | +10.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2020 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Jun 19, 2020 | — | $0.90 | -40.0% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2019 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2017 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | — | $1.50 | +4.2% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | — | $1.44 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | — | $1.44 | +0.0% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | — | $1.44 | -4.0% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | — | $1.50 | +4.2% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | — | $1.44 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | — | $1.44 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | — | $1.44 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | — | $1.44 | +6.7% |
| Dec 29, 2014 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2014 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 26, 2014 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2014 | — | $1.35 | -55.0% |
| Jan 6, 2014 | — | $3.00 | +122.2% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Oct 2, 2013 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2013 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2012 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2012 | — | $1.35 | -18.2% |
| Mar 28, 2012 | — | $1.65 | +0.0% |
| Dec 27, 2011 | — | $1.65 | -15.4% |
| Sep 29, 2011 | — | $1.95 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2011 | — | $1.95 | -7.1% |
| Mar 29, 2011 | — | $2.10 | -17.6% |
| Dec 29, 2010 | — | $2.55 | -5.6% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | — | $2.70 | +5.9% |
| Jun 17, 2010 | — | $2.55 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2010 | — | $2.55 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2009 | — | $2.55 | +41.7% |
| Sep 29, 2009 | — | $1.80 | +50.0% |
| May 28, 2009 | — | $1.20 | +33.3% |
| Apr 2, 2009 | — | $0.90 | +50.0% |
| Dec 26, 2008 | — | $0.60 | -75.0% |
| Sep 16, 2008 | — | $2.40 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2008 | — | $2.40 | -38.5% |
| Mar 27, 2008 | — | $3.90 | +940.0% |
| Dec 27, 2007 | — | $0.375 | — |
Payout risk check
CIM scores 50/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Chimera Investment Corporation
Chimera Investment Corporation operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. It operates in two segments, Investment Portfolio and Residential Origination. The company, through its subsidiaries, invests in, originates, and manages a portfolio of mortgage assets, including residential mortgage loans, non-agency mortgage-backed securities, agency mortgage-backed securities, business purpose loans, investor loans, mortgage servicing rights, and other real estate-related assets. It also invests in investment grade, non-investment grade, and non-rated securities. In addition, the company offers third-party advisory services.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Mortgage. First dividend on our records: Dec 27, 2007. 77 payments tracked.
CIM dividend FAQ
When is CIM's next ex-dividend date?
CIM's next ex-dividend date is Sep 29, 2026 (in 21 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.45 per share, expected on Oct 13, 2026.
How often does CIM pay dividends?
CIM pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.45 per share with an ex-date of Jun 30, 2026.
What is CIM's dividend yield?
CIM's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 14.14%, based on $1.64 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.60. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.80 per share, is 15.52%.
How much does CIM pay per share?
CIM pays about $0.45 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $180.00 a year.
Has CIM grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 15.0% a year (+10.8% over the last year). CIM did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of CIM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 15.52%, you would need about 667 shares of CIM (roughly $7,733 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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