Chimera Investment Corp.
- CIM · NYSE
- Real Estate Investment Trusts
- New York, NY
- 423 employees
- CIK 0001409493
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Phillip John Kardis II President and CEO 4, 2026-02-19
- Subramaniam Viswanathan Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-02-19
- Miyun Sung Chief Legal Officer & Secy. 4, 2026-02-19
- Jack Lee Macdowell Jr Chief Investment Officer 4, 2026-02-19
- Jack L. Macdowell, Jr. Chief Investment Officer DEF 14A, 2026-04-23
What leadership is saying
“The third quarter presented a challenging market environment, with significant credit spread widening and interest rate volatility putting pressure on our book value. Despite these headwinds, we are executing on our strategic priorities, most recently with the successful launch of Prism. Our focus is on disciplined capital allocation, maintaining strong liquidity and leveraging our expanded platform to drive long term shareholder value”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 5, 2026
Chimera Investment Corp is a U.S. public company in real estate investment trusts (SIC 6798), headquartered in New York, NY. It trades as CIM on NYSE. Revenue was $821M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +7.9% from the year before. It reported about 423 employees. Phillip John Kardis II is President and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $821M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $761M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $773M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $773M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | Not on file |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | $30.0M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $23.2M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $25.1M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $22.7M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | $22.2M 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
| Net income | $230M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $176M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | $126M 10-K, 2026-02-18 | -$513M 10-K, 2025-02-19 | $670M 10-K, 2024-02-29 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip John Kardis II Chief Executive Officer, Chimera Investment Corporation | President and CEO | 4, 2026-02-19 |
| Subramaniam Viswanathan | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-02-19 |
| Jack L. Macdowell, Jr. | Named in proxy bio: Chief Investment Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-04-23 |
| Miyun Sung Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Chimera Investment Corporation (any views, posts, likes are my own) | Chief Legal Officer & Secy. | 4, 2026-02-19 |
| Jack Lee Macdowell Jr | Chief Investment Officer | 4, 2026-02-19 |
| Debra W. Still | Board member (per proxy) bio: Class II Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-23 |
| Kevin G. Chavers | Board member (per proxy) bio: Class I Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-23 |
| Brian Patrick Reilly | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Cynthia Walsh | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Debra Still | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Gerard Creagh | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Kevin Chavers | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
| Susan Mills | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-18 |
What Chimera Investment Corp does
We are a diversified real estate company that invests in, originates, and manages primarily residential real estate assets. The assets we may invest in and manage for others, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Palisades Advisory Services LLC (“PAS”), include residential mortgage loans, Non-Agency RMBS, Agency RMBS, business purpose loans (including RTLs) and investor loans, MSRs and other real estate-related assets such as Agency CMBS, junior liens and HELOCs, equity appreciation rights, and reverse mortgages. Also, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, HomeXpress Mortgage Corp.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 83.7 million (as of October 31, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $1.1B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 18, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting June 10, 2026 (filed April 23, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 23, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (New York, New York) | Latest 10-K |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-09-17
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-05
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-11
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-06-11
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-07
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-07
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-02-20
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Chimera Investment Corp
- What does Chimera Investment Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "We are a diversified real estate company that invests in, originates, and manages primarily residential real estate assets. The assets we may invest in and manage for others, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Palisades Advisory Services LLC (“PAS”), include residential mortgage loans, Non-Agency RMBS, Agency RMBS, business purpose loans (including RTLs) and investor loans, MSRs and other real estate-related assets such as Agency CMBS, junior liens and HELOCs, equity appreciation rights, and reverse mortgages. Also, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, HomeXpress Mortgage Corp."
- What is Chimera Investment Corp's revenue?
- $821M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 18, 2026.
- Is Chimera Investment Corp profitable?
- Chimera Investment Corp reported net income of $230M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Chimera Investment Corp have?
- About 423 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Chimera Investment Corp?
- Phillip John Kardis II, President and CEO, as named in a 4 filed February 19, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Chimera Investment Corp?
- Subramaniam Viswanathan, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed February 19, 2026.
- Where is Chimera Investment Corp headquartered?
- New York, NY.
- What is Chimera Investment Corp's stock ticker?
- CIM, CIM-PA, CIMN, CIMO, CIMP, CIM-PB, CIM-PC, CIM-PD on NYSE.
- What industry is Chimera Investment Corp in?
- Real Estate Investment Trusts, SIC code 6798.
- What is Chimera Investment Corp's website?
- chimerareit.com.
- When does Chimera Investment Corp report earnings next?
- February 1, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Chimera Investment Corp a public company?
- Yes. Chimera Investment Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001409493 and trades as CIM.
- Who audits Chimera Investment Corp?
- Ernst & Young LLP, New York, New York, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Chimera Investment Corp are outstanding?
- 83.7 million shares as of October 31, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- What is Chimera Investment Corp's public float?
- $1.1B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 18, 2026.
- How many business segments does Chimera Investment Corp report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- When is Chimera Investment Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- June 10, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 23, 2026.