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CIM dividend safety score
Chimera Investment Corporation · Real Estate
CIM scores 5/100 for dividend safety, which means a high risk that the dividend could be cut.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) has a very high dividend yield of 13.86%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 5 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Risky.
- Safety rank: #179 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 29, 2026 (estimated)
CIM dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.48 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $1.42 | -32.4% |
| 2023 | $2.10 | -37.5% |
| 2022 | $3.36 | -13.2% |
| 2021 | $3.87 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | $4.20 | -30.0% |
| 2019 | $6.00 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How CIM compares
| CIM | Real Estate avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 5 | 34 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 13.86% | 13.78% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 25 Real Estate stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming CIM dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 29, 2026 | $0.4500 |
| ~Mar 30, 2027 | $0.4500 |
| ~Jun 29, 2027 | $0.4500 |
| ~Sep 28, 2027 | $0.4500 |
Estimates based on CIM's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would CIM pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $139 | $12 |
| $10,000 | $1,386 | $115 |
| $50,000 | $6,928 | $577 |
| $100,000 | $13,857 | $1,155 |
To earn $1,000 a month from CIM at today's yield you would need about $86,600 invested, roughly 6,713 shares.
Based on the current yield of 13.86%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent CIM dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.4500 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.4500 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3700 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3700 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3700 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.3700 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.3700 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.3700 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.3500 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | $0.3300 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.3300 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.5400 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
CIM dividend FAQ
Is the CIM dividend safe?
Chimera Investment Corporation has a dividend safety score of 5 out of 100, which we rate Risky. That means a high risk that the dividend could be cut. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the CIM dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for CIM is about 13.86%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does CIM pay dividends?
Chimera Investment Corporation pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in CIM earn in dividends?
At a yield of 13.86%, $10,000 invested in CIM would pay about $1,386 a year, or roughly $115 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next CIM ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CIM is expected around December 29, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.