Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) Stock Price & Analysis
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) closed at USD 8.45 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.55% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 8.45; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 8.24–8.6 on volume of 1,514,600 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 8.11–14.18 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
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Key facts (CIM)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -24.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -66.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.49, revenue estimate $76.8M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CIM)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $670M | -$513M | $126M | $176M | $230M | $1.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.32 | -$7.53 | $0.68 | $1.10 | $1.72 | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $386M | $265M | $222M | $84.0M | $279M | — |
| Total debt | $0K | — | $0K | $135M | $252M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CIM)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 4.5x, Dec 2024 6.5x, Dec 2023 9.2x.
Analysts (CIM)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Market Perform | $15 → $14 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CIM)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -24.6% | -66.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -24.6% | -19.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.7% | 36.4% |
| Max drawdown | -37.0% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -69.0% (Nov 2021→Oct 2026) |
CIM suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | HomeXpress Mortgage | “With the HomeXpress and Palisades acquisitions, we have embarked on our strategy of enhancing returns to our shareholders through diversification of revenue from fee-based income.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 18, 2026.
CIM analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.48 | $0.53 | -8.1% | $76.8M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.48 | $0.53 | -9.5% | $75.9M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.99 | $2.12 | -6.3% | $302.1M | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.08 | $2.19 | -5.0% | $298.4M | 4 |
CIM options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±14.5% (±$1.22) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±4.4% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 63.0% | ±14.5% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 46.4% | ±15.7% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 30.1% | ±15.7% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 30.9% | ±20.4% |
30-day implied volatility 34.6% vs 32.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.57. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.45 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.55% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.45 |
| Open | USD 8.45 |
| Day Range | USD 8.24 – 8.6 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 8.11 – 14.18 |
| Volume | 1,514,600 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CIM)
Nexqual's technical model rates CIM "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 27.14 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 10.42) |
| MACD | -0.65 (negative) |
Earnings (CIM)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.49 |
| Revenue Estimate | $76.78M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.46 vs est 0.52 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.54 vs est 0.51 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.53 vs est 0.5 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.37 vs est 0.46 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CIM)
| Total Revenue | $220.03M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +8.10% |
| Gross Margin | +89.57% |
| Operating Margin | +33.80% |
| Profit Margin | +0.55% |
| ROE | +0.05% |
| Debt / Equity | 5.57 |
| Current Ratio | 53.78 |
| Total Cash | $493.69M |
| Total Debt | $13.45B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
Ownership (CIM)
| Insider Ownership | +2.02% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +62.92% |
| Shares Outstanding | 83.65M |
| Float | 81.33M |
| Short % of Float | +4.01% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
From Chimera Investment Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-18)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The assets we may invest in and manage for others, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Palisades Advisory Services LLC ("PAS"), include residential mortgage loans, Non-Agency RMBS, Agency RMBS, business purpose loans (including RTLs) and investor loans, MSRs and other real estate-related assets such as Agency CMBS, junior liens and HELOCs, equity appreciation rights, and reverse mortgages.
- During 2025, we focused on diversifying the portfolio and repositioning the Company as a diversified, vertically integrated residential real estate platform.
- When we securitize mortgage loans, we typically retain the most subordinate classes of securities, which means we are the first-loss security holder.
Partnerships
- We believe that our strategy of generating income from our portfolio along with fees and incentive-based income from our third-party investment management and advisory services and loan origination business, while remaining open to opportunities to enhance these activities, will provide us an opportunity to pay dividends throughout changing market cycles and grow our share price over time through increasing our enterprise value.
- In both cases, with respect to our investment portfolio, we securitize the investor loans as part of our loan securitization program.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our business is subject to extensive regulation that may subject us to significant costs and compliance requirements, and there can be no assurance that we will satisfactorily comply with such regulations.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM | Adamas Trust, Inc. | USD 7.73 | ▲ 3.9% |
| MFA | MFA Financial, Inc. | USD 6.62 | ▲ 2.32% |
| IVR | INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC | USD 5.52 | ▲ 1.85% |
| ABR | Arbor Realty Trust | USD 2.96 | ▲ 2.07% |
| ARI | Apollo Commercial Real Estate F | USD 6.3 | ▼ 0.63% |
| FBRT | Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. | USD 6.25 | ▲ 3.82% |
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