Chimera Investment Corporation preferred shares present recurring opportunities through disciplined relative value trading rather than passive buy-and-hold strategies. CIM-B (CIM.PR.B) is currently rated a buy, while CIM-D (CIM.PR.D) and CIM-C (CIM.PR.C) are holds, pending more attractive entry points. Active monitoring and timely swaps between similar preferreds have consistently delivered outperformance, capitalizing on valuation gaps rather than fundamental changes.
Chimera Investment NYSE: CIM executives said the company covered its dividend in the first quarter of 2026 while continuing to reposition its portfolio toward more liquid assets and expanding its HomeXpress Mortgage origination platform.
Chimera Investment Corporation offers four cumulative preferred stocks, each with distinct coupon rates, call dates, and floating rate provisions. While it should be Called before CIM-D, due to its superior yield and slightly better add-on, I am moving my Buy rating to CIM-B, rating others as Holds. Dividend and redemption risks appear manageable, supported by CIM's hybrid mortgage REIT structure and sufficient equity coverage for preferred par values.
CIM-C (CIM.PR.C) preferred shares offer an 11.05% stripped yield and compelling value after recent underperformance versus peers. Recent volatility in CIM-C is atypical, creating a near-term opportunity for yield-focused investors seeking less price risk than common shares. CIM-C's relative valuation gap and higher yield suggest potential for outperformance as prices revert to the mean.
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) exhibits moderately solid fundamentals for an mREIT, with total assets of $15.1 billion and a market cap of $1.07 billion. CIM's portfolio is heavily weighted toward re-performing loans (64%), with significant leverage (debt-to-equity 4.8x) and high exposure to collateralized debt. The baby bonds and preferred stocks yield 8–9.4%, compensating for elevated risk; CIMP and CIM.PR.A stand out for their higher yields among peers.
Chimera Investment Corporation ( CIM ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 8:30 AM EST Company Participants Miyun Sung - Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Phillip Kardis - President, CEO & Director Subramaniam Viswanathan - CFO & Principal Accounting Officer Jack Macdowell - Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Francesco Labetti - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Trevor Cranston - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Greetings. Welcome to Chimera Investment Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Call.
Chimera Investment has been named as a Top 10 Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), according to Dividend Channel, which published its most recent ''DividendRank'' report. The report noted that among REITs, CIM shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) has issued new 8.875% Senior Notes due 8/15/2030 (CIMP), offering quarterly distributions and $25 par value. CIM has a history of dividend cuts and sector underperformance, raising concerns about the risk profile of CIMP despite its attractive nominal yield. CIMP is fairly priced relative to CIM's other baby bonds but offers a below-average yield compared to sector peers and comes from an underperforming issuer.
We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the second week of September and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferreds outperformed other fixed-income sectors this week, with credit spreads at their tightest since February and yields moving lower. Chimera (CIM) issued an 8.875% 2030 baby bond and is increasing its Agency portfolio and MSR allocation after acquiring HomeXpress.
Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jack Lee Macdowell - Chief Investment Officer Phillip John Kardis - President, CEO & Director Subramaniam Viswanathan - CFO & Principal Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants Bose Thomas George - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Douglas Michael Harter - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Eric J. Hagen - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Trevor John Cranston - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Chimera Investment Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call.
Chimera Investment Corporation is a mortgage REIT with that is being transformed by strategic acquisitions. The acquisition of HomeXpress Mortgage diversifies CIM's income streams, is well-received by Wall Street, and is expected to be accretive to earnings in 2026. CIM pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.57%, which goes ex-dividend on June 30th.
Chimera preferred stock remains attractive with a 9.0% yield, wide dividend safety margin, and resilience through economic downturns. Current economic uncertainty and high government debt make fixed-income yields like Chimera's especially appealing versus likely lower S&P 500 returns. Chimera's common dividend history and improved loan metrics support the safety of preferred dividends even in recession scenarios.