Chimera InvestmentNYSE: CIM

Chimera Investment Corporation's preferred stock has offered a total return of 13.4% in less than 7 months. The company's common stock has faced challenges due to high interest rates, but the preferred stock remains stable and offers a 9.2% yield. Chimera's preferred stock is a safe investment with potential for capital gains if interest rates decrease, making it attractive for income-oriented investors.

Chimera (CIM) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the first week of June and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Most preferred sectors rallied alongside Treasuries, with sector yields just under 7% on a yield-to-worst basis. Mortgage REIT Chimera issued a new bond, now trading at an 8.7% yield-to-worst. We discuss it in the context of its preferreds.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIM Group closes $125 million loan to Applied Digital for construction of HPC data center campus in Ellendale, North Dakota.

Chimera (CIM) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Chimera Investment stock is at a 5-year low, but the discount to book value is too wide, making it a cheap investment opportunity. The company primarily invests in mortgage assets, with a focus on residential loans that have a strong track record of performance. Q1 2024 earnings were mixed, but CIM stock price still underprices the fundamental performance of the business.

Chimera Investment Corporation's stock fell to new lows, but its dividend is now well-covered by earnings, making it a compelling risk/reward opportunity. The company's portfolio consists mainly of residential mortgage loans, which provide recurring interest income and have seen a decline in delinquencies. Chimera Investment is selling at a significant discount to book value and has the potential for a stock re-rating in 2024.

Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Chimera Investment (CIM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago.