One Rockefeller Plaza, 32nd Floor New York, New York 10020 CHIMERA DECLARES $0.45 PER SHARE THIRD QUARTER 2026 COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Regulation FD Disclosure. Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE NYSE: CIM CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORPORATION One Rockefeller Plaza, 32 nd Floor New York, New York 10020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHIMERA DECLARES $0.45 PER SHARE THIRD QUARTER 2026 COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND Dividend Maintained at $0.45 Per Share, Reflecting an An

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Published Sep 17, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CIMNeutralLow
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Why it matters

The unchanged dividend signals stability but offers no new growth catalyst, likely keeping the stock range‑bound.

02

Market read

Dividend announcement is a routine corporate action with modest relevance for income investors; limited broader market impact.

03

What to watch

Potential future rate‑sensitivity of mortgage assets could affect dividend sustainability.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 6/10Timing: ex‑dividend date Sep 30, 2026

Background

Chimera Investment Corp is a diversified REIT focused on U.S. residential mortgage assets. The company maintains a quarterly dividend policy.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CIMNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Chimera Investment Corp declared a $0.45 per share third quarter cash dividend, payable Oct 30 with ex‑dividend date Sep 30 2026.

Expected impact

Potential slight upside or stability around ex‑dividend date.

Evidence & confidence

Dividends are routine for REITs; the amount is unchanged from prior quarters, limiting upside.

Market effects

Reinforces typical REIT dividend yield expectations in the residential mortgage sector.

Minimal impact on broader U.S. market; only affects income‑oriented investors.

Limited to investors tracking U.S. REITs; no global macro effect.

Counterpoint

With unchanged dividend, the stock may be overvalued if growth prospects are weak.

Key entities

  • Chimera Investment Corp

    NYSE‑listed REIT (ticker CIM) that declared its Q3 2026 dividend.

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