Equity
Share Repurchase Authorization Limit
Chimera Investment Corp. Share Repurchase Authorization Limit remained flat by 0.0% to $250.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $250.00M to $250.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Share Repurchase Authorization Limit shows an upward trend with a 14.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher limits suggest strong cash flow and management's belief that the stock is undervalued.
Detailed definition
This is the maximum dollar value or share count authorized by the Board of Directors for the repurchase of the company's...
Peer comparison
Common among mature, cash-generative companies seeking to optimize their capital structure.
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share_repurchase_authorization_limitHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $226.00M | $226.00M | $226.00M | $226.00M | $177.00M | $177.00M | $177.00M | $226.00M | $217.00M | $217.00M | $217.00M | $217.00M | $217.00M | $250.00M | $250.00M | $250.00M | $250.00M | $250.00M | $250.00M | $250.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -21.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +27.7% | -4.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +15.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -21.7% | -21.7% | -21.7% | +0.0% | +22.6% | +22.6% | +22.6% | -4.0% | +0.0% | +15.2% | +15.2% | +15.2% | +15.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
Range$177.00M – $250.00M
CAGR+2.1%
Avg YoY Growth+3.7%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak11 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chimera Investment Corp.'s share repurchase authorization limit?
- Chimera Investment Corp. (CIM) reported share repurchase authorization limit of $250.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Chimera Investment Corp.'s share repurchase authorization limit changed year-over-year?
- Chimera Investment Corp.'s share repurchase authorization limit decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $250.00M to $250.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Chimera Investment Corp.'s share repurchase authorization limit?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Chimera Investment Corp.'s share repurchase authorization limit has grown at a 14.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $128.00M to $250.00M.
- What does share repurchase authorization limit mean?
- The maximum amount the company is allowed to spend on buying back its own stock.