Chimera Preferred A: Reliable High Yield At A Discount

Chimera Investment Corp. (CIM) Preferred A (CIM-A) offers a compelling 9.3% yield and 16% capital gains potential, driven by strong Q1 fundamentals. mREIT preferreds, especially CIM-A, benefit from significant overcollateralization and equity issuance, making them notably safer than their common equity counterparts. CIM-A trades at a substantial discount to par versus pari-passu peers, providing superior total return potential despite similar risk profiles.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

Chimera: Credit Quality Assessment, Baby Bonds And Preferred Shares As Of Q1 2026

Chimera Investment Corporation offers a diversified mortgage REIT portfolio with $16B in assets and a $1.09B market cap. CIM's capital structure features a recourse leverage ratio of 2.9x and total leverage of 5.2x, with strong baby bond and preferred stock buffers. CIM instruments appeal to yield-seeking investors, balancing high current income with moderate risk, though leverage and rate sensitivity warrant monitoring.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

Where I Go For Big Dividend Yield

These shares offer big yields but far more stability than investors expect. Recent market downturns enabled attractive entry points for big yields with capital gains. It's best to prepare for these opportunities in advance. Because we were already evaluating these shares regularly, we were able to jump on opportunities during the big dip.

Seeking Alpha • May 14, 2026

Earnings High Fliers And Busts

More than 1,500 stocks have reported earnings since the current season began in mid-April, and the average stock that has reported has seen an average absolute one-day share price reaction of roughly 7%. The last time we saw earnings vol spike was during the Financial Crisis bear market, when stocks were tanking. This time around, we're seeing earnings vol increase during a strong AI-driven bull market. Tech stocks are seeing record earnings day volatility as investors and traders presumably make snap judgements about AI's future impact on the bottom line.

Seeking Alpha • May 14, 2026

Chimera Investment Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

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.

MarketBeat • May 9, 2026

Chimera Declares Second Quarter 2026 Preferred Stock Dividends

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Chimera Investment Corporation (“Chimera”) announced the declaration of its second quarter cash dividend of $0.50 per share of 8.00% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable June 30, 2026 to preferred shareholders of record on June 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is June 1, 2026. The Board of Directors of Chimera also announced the declaration of its second quarter cash dividend of $0.6095 per share of 8.00% Serie.

Business Wire • May 7, 2026

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORPORATION EARNINGS SUPPORTS $0.45 DIVIDEND IN VOLATILE MARKETS

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE: CIM) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Executive Summary: Metric Value Q1 2026 GAAP Net Income (Loss) $(65) million, or $(0.78) per diluted common share Earnings Available for Distribution (1) $46 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share GAAP Book Value per common share $18.34 per common share Economic Return (2) (4.6)%     (1) Earnings available for distribution per adjusted dilut.

Business Wire • May 7, 2026

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2026

Chimera Investment Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chimera Investment Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date.

Business Wire • Apr 23, 2026

My Top Defensive Picks For An Uncertain 2026

Fixed-Income Foundation: Build your financial fortress with preferreds like Virtus InfraCap US Preferred Stock ETF and maturity ladders for predictable, recurring cash flow. Agency mREITs like Annaly Capital Management, Inc. are historically countercyclical, often raising dividends when the broader economy falters. Tangible Value: Focus on infrastructure and REITs that own essential assets and generate hard cash.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 14, 2026