CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP

Chimera Investment Corporation announced the declaration of its second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.45 per share of common stock. This dividend amount is consistent with the first quarter 2026 dividend and aligns with the Board's expectation to maintain this quarterly rate throughout 2026, equating to an annualized rate of $1.80 per share. The dividend is scheduled for payment on July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026, with an ex-dividend date also on June 30, 2026.

Chimera Investment Corporation reported a net loss of $43.91 million for the first quarter of 2026, a significant decline from the net income of $167.30 million in the same period last year, resulting in a basic net loss per common share of $0.78. Despite an increase in net interest income to $75.00 million, the company faced substantial net unrealized losses on financial instruments and realized losses on investment sales. Total assets saw a slight increase to $15.98 billion, while stockholders' equity decreased to $2.46 billion. The company also recorded a $5 million impairment charge on intangible assets from the Palisades Acquisition.

Chimera Investment Corporation announced the declaration of its second quarter 2026 cash dividends for four series of preferred stock. Shareholders of record on June 1, 2026, will receive dividends payable on June 30, 2026. The dividends include $0.50 for Series A, $0.6095 for Series B, $0.5561 for Series C, and $0.5967 for Series D preferred stock.

Chimera Investment Corporation announced its Q1 2026 financial results, reporting Earnings Available for Distribution (EAD) of $0.54 per diluted common share, which fully covered its $0.45 per share dividend. Despite a GAAP net loss of $(65) million, the company highlighted strong EAD from both its Investment Portfolio and Residential Origination segments. Strategic portfolio optimization included redeeming $1.5 billion in securitizations and selling $1.2 billion of loans, redeploying $195 million into Agency RMBS.