Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) Stock Forecast
CIM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.40 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $14.17 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +68.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.49
- 52-week range
- $8.40 – $14.08
CIM analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CIM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CIM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.48 | $0.46 | $0.54 | $0.37 | +31.1% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.99 | $1.89 | $2.19 | $1.68 | +18.3% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.08 | $1.85 | $2.19 | $1.99 | +4.4% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CIM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $76.8M | $73.1M | $80.2M | +18.1% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $302.1M | $291.8M | $317.3M | +13.4% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $298.4M | $280.0M | $318.6M | −1.2% | 4 |
CIM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CIM revenue: reported and forecast
CIM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.53 | $0.52 | $0.46 | $0.47 | $0.48 | −8.1% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.12 | $2.04 | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.99 | −6.2% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.19 | $2.17 | $2.09 | $2.08 | $2.08 | −5.0% | 0 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CIM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CIM beat in 4 of 12.
What analysts expect from CIM
5 analysts cover Chimera Investment; their consensus rating is hold (3.40 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $14.17, 68.7% above the latest close of $8.40. Analysts expect earnings of $1.99 per share for 2026, +18.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.08 per share on revenue of $298.4 million. Chimera Investment beat the EPS estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.
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CIM forecast FAQ
What is Chimera Investment's price target?
The average analyst price target for Chimera Investment is $14.17, 68.7% above the latest close of $8.40.
Is Chimera Investment a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Chimera Investment, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Chimera Investment's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.99 per share for 2026 (range $1.89 to $2.19); for 2027 the estimate is $2.08.
What is Chimera Investment's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $302.1 million, growth of 13.4%; for 2027 it is $298.4 million.
When does Chimera Investment report earnings?
Chimera Investment is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.49.
Does Chimera Investment usually beat earnings estimates?
Chimera Investment reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.