Chimera Investment Corporation had mixed results for Q4, showing a net income loss, however covering the dividend. The market price is higher than book value, reflecting negative investor sentiment created by a history of dividend cuts. Acquisition of the Palisades Group provides future catalysts for income and stabilization of the portfolio.
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the first bullet of the "Financial Highlights(1)" section, the figure should read, "$2.07" (instead of "$2.04"). In the "GAAP measures of net income and net income per diluted share available to common stockholders" table, the line that reads, "GAAP net income (loss) per diluted common share" under "December 31, 2024" the number should read, "$2.07" (instead of "2.04"). The multimedia file has been updated. The updated release reads: CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORPORATION.
Chimera Investment (CIM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.39 per share a year ago.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Financial Highlights(1): 4TH QUARTER GAAP NET LOSS OF $2.04 PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE 4TH QUARTER EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION(2) OF $0.37 PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE FULL YEAR GAAP NET INCOME OF $90 MILLION, OR $1.10 PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE FULL YEAR EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION(1) OF $121 MILLION, OR $1.48 PER DILUT.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE: CIM) announced that on January 31, 2025 it had sponsored CIM 2025-I1, a $287.7 million securitization of residential mortgage investor loans. The loans had a weighted average coupon of 7.9%, with weighted average FICO scores of 748, and LTV ratio of 64%. Securities issued by CIM 2025-I1, with an aggregate balance of approximately $275.7 million, were sold in a private placement to institutional investors. These senior securities r.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Chimera Investment Corporation announced the declaration of its fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable on January 31, 2025 to common stockholders of record on December 31, 2024. The ex-dividend date is December 31, 2024. About Chimera Investment Corporation Chimera is a publicly traded real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is primarily engaged in the business of investing directly or indirectly,.
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I recommended Chimera Investment Corporation's preferred stock for its 10% dividend yield and wide margin of safety, resulting in a 46% total return since April 2023. With inflation cooling and interest rates decreasing, Chimera's preferred stock remains attractive, offering a floating yield of 10.1%. Chimera's preferred dividend is safer than its common dividend, supported by historical resilience even during severe economic downturns.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE: CIM) (“Chimera”) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Palisades Group (“Palisades”), a U.S.-based alternative asset manager founded in 2012 that specializes in residential real estate credit. Upon closing, which occurred on December 2, 2024, Jack Macdowell, Jr., co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Palisades, became Chimera's Chief Investment Officer. Pursuant to the terms of the agre.