NEWS RELEASE CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORPORATION EARNINGS SUPPORTS $0.45 DIVIDEND IN VOLATILE MARKETS NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 - Chimera Investment 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 | | (1) Earnings Available for Distribution |$46 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share | | GAAP Book Value per common shar ...