Earnings Per Share

EPS (Diluted)

Chimera Investment Corp. EPS (Diluted) decreased by 1660.0% to $-0.78 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 144.1%, from $1.77 to $-0.78. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows a downward trend with a -11.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.

Detailed definition

Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...

Peer comparison

Used by all public companies to provide a realistic view of earnings per share for investors.

Metric ID: eps_diluted

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.60$1.30$0.02-$1.19-$0.76-$0.88-$4.69$0.17$0.23-$0.22$0.16$1.36$0.41$1.39$1.77$0.17-$0.27$0.05-$0.78
QoQ Change+116.7%-98.5%<-999%+36.1%-15.8%-433.0%+103.6%+35.3%-195.7%+172.7%+750.0%-69.9%+239.0%+27.3%-90.4%-258.8%+118.5%<-999%
YoY Change-226.7%-167.7%<-999%+114.3%+130.3%+75.0%+103.4%+700.0%+78.3%+731.8%+30.1%-58.5%-119.4%-144.1%
Range-$4.69$1.77
CAGR+6.0%
Avg YoY Growth<-999%
Median YoY Growth+52.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chimera Investment Corp.'s eps (diluted)?
Chimera Investment Corp. (CIM) reported eps (diluted) of $-0.78 in Q1 2026.
How has Chimera Investment Corp.'s eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Chimera Investment Corp.'s eps (diluted) decreased by 144.1% year-over-year, from $1.77 to $-0.78.
What is the long-term trend for Chimera Investment Corp.'s eps (diluted)?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Chimera Investment Corp.'s eps (diluted) has grown at a -11.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.46 to $1.72.
What does eps (diluted) mean?
Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.