---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001409493-26-000031"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CIM"
cik: "0001409493"
company_name: "CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP"
filed_at: "2026-05-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T21:33:06.910385+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Chimera Q1 2026: GAAP loss $65M, EAD $0.54 supports $0.45 dividend

## Summary
- GAAP net loss $65M (-$0.78 diluted EPS); EAD (non-GAAP) $46M ($0.54/diluted share).
- GAAP book value per share $18.34; economic return of -4.6% for the quarter.
- Portfolio repositioning: redeemed 8 securitizations, sold $1.2B seasoned loans, redeployed $195M into Agency RMBS.
- HomeXpress origination volume $884M, up 39% YoY; EBTDA of $11M (annualized ROE 16.8%).
- Dividend of $0.45 per share supported by EAD; net loss driven by derivative and extinguishment losses.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001409493-26-000031
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CIM
- cik: 0001409493
- company_name: CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP
- filed_at: 2026-05-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1409493/000140949326000031/0001409493-26-000031-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1409493/000140949326000031/cim-20260507.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: d5ea2cccbd3d27748bb5160536a27e7354a064a7
  claim: CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP reported quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $(65) million, or $(0.78) per diluted common share, EPS $(0.78) per diluted common share.
  evidence_excerpt: Corporation (NYSE: CIM) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Executive Summary: Metric Value Q1 2026 GAAP Net Income (Loss) $(65) million, or $(0.78) per diluted common share Earnings Available for Distribution (1) $46 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share GAAP Book Value per common share $18.34 per
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1409493/000140949326000031/0001409493-26-000031-index.htm

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