Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp
Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp is a specialized REIT that invests in mortgage-related assets and generates income through interest on its loan portfolio.
Business. Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp (CHMI.K) is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company operates within the specialized REITs industry, focusing on mortgage-related investments rather than direct property ownership. Specific details regarding operating segments, geographic presence, and headquarters location are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the firm is described at the industry level as a specialized REIT engaged in mortgage investment activities.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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Pre-earnings brief
Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp (CHMI.K) has entered the scope of this analysis, marking the first available data point for the ticker with no prior basis for delta computation. Consequently, there are no material changes to report relative to a previous period, as the dataset represents an initial baseline rather than a progression of events. The most notable activity within this initial snapshot involves a series of new institutional holdings. Several investors have added positions in the company, with filings detected as of June 20, 2026. These additions include significant stakes reported as of December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, indicating fresh capital allocation into the mortgage investment firm. Specifically, one investor holds 1,561,850 shares valued at approximately $3.98 million as of late 2025, while another holds 404,796 shares valued at roughly $1.47 million as of mid-2024. Additional notable positions established by the end of the first quarter of 2026 include holdings of 510,038 shares valued at $1.28 million and 164,291 shares valued at $426,278. Smaller but notable additions were also recorded for several other investors during the same period. This accumulation of new holders is significant given the company's current profile, which includes a single officer, two analysts covering the stock, and no index memberships. With 11 top holders now identified, these new entries suggest growing institutional interest in Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp, providing a foundational view of its shareholder base for future comparative analysis.
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Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp (CHMI.K) is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company operates within the specialized REITs industry, focusing on mortgage-related investments rather than direct property ownership. Specific details regarding operating segments, geographic presence, and headquarters location are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the firm is described at the industry level as a specialized REIT engaged in mortgage investment activities.
Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp has a market cap of $91.85 million and a price-to-book ratio of 0.37, indicating a significant discount to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by $47.52 million in cash and equivalents, but its operating cash flow is negative at -$19.05 million, suggesting operational challenges. The debt-to-equity ratio of 4.58 highlights a high leverage position, which could amplify both gains and losses.
In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity is 4.79%, which is relatively low for a REIT, and its return on assets is 0.84%, indicating inefficient use of assets to generate profit. The net income of $11.82 million is modest given the company's asset base of $1.41 billion, suggesting limited profitability. The operating margin of 39.1% is high, but this is offset by the company's high leverage and negative operating cash flow.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification, which increases its exposure to market-specific risks. The company's revenue of $32.63 million is relatively stable, but there is no indication of significant growth in the near term. The company's growth trajectory is constrained by its high debt levels and limited cash flow generation.
The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, but the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its ability to fund operations or expand. The company's high leverage and negative operating cash flow are significant risk factors that could affect its financial stability. There is no indication of recent dilutive events, but the company's high debt-to-equity ratio suggests a potential for future dilution if it needs to raise additional capital.
Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in the company's business strategy or financial position. The company's price target from analysts is $3.00, which is a 20% increase from the current market price of $2.50, suggesting some optimism about its future performance. However, the lack of strong buy recommendations and the presence of only two buy ratings indicate a cautious outlook from analysts.
Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp (CHMI.K) has entered the scope of this analysis, marking the first available data point for the ticker with no prior basis for delta computation. Consequently, there are no material changes to report relative to a previous period, as the dataset represents an initial baseline rather than a progression of events. The most notable activity within this initial snapshot involves a series of new institutional holdings. Several investors have added positions in the company, with filings detected as of June 20, 2026. These additions include significant stakes reported as of December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, indicating fresh capital allocation into the mortgage investment firm. Specifically, one investor holds 1,561,850 shares valued at approximately $3.98 million as of late 2025, while another holds 404,796 shares valued at roughly $1.47 million as of mid-2024. Additional notable positions established by the end of the first quarter of 2026 include holdings of 510,038 shares valued at $1.28 million and 164,291 shares valued at $426,278. Smaller but notable additions were also recorded for several other investors during the same period. This accumulation of new holders is significant given the company's current profile, which includes a single officer, two analysts covering the stock, and no index memberships. With 11 top holders now identified, these new entries suggest growing institutional interest in Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp, providing a foundational view of its shareholder base for future comparative analysis.
- The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.58 indicates a leveraged capital structure that could amplify both gains and losses.
- The company's return on equity of 4.79% is relatively low for a REIT, suggesting limited profitability.
- The company's negative operating cash flow of -$19.05 million is a concern for its liquidity and operational sustainability.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to market-specific risks.
- Analysts have a cautiously optimistic outlook, with a mean price target of $3.00, but there are no strong buy recommendations.
- "margin_outlook_rationale": "The company's operating margin is high at 39.1%, but this is offset by its high leverage and negative operating cash flow.",
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 25% upside to a $3.00 target price, reflecting a consensus buy recommendation from two analysts.
Return on equity of 4.79% outperforms the 3.39% median benchmark for the specialized REITs peer group.
Dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting limited immediate pressure on shareholder equity from share issuance.
Credit risk is flagged as high, indicating significant potential for losses related to the company's mortgage assets.
The debt-to-equity ratio of 4.58 places the company in the bottom quartile of its specialized REITs cohort.
Cash conversion of -1.61 ranks in the bottom quartile, highlighting poor ability to generate cash from operations.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $26.9M, −25,9% YoY; Operating income −40,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $26.9M, −25,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income −40,6% YoY
- ▍Net income −33,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 28.8%
Revenue $23.2M, +124,4% YoY; Operating income +139,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $23.2M, +124,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income +139,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +136,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 19.1%
Revenue $20.2M, −14,4% YoY; Operating income +85,2% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $20.2M, −14,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income +85,2% YoY
- ▍Net income +99,6% YoY
- ▍Net margin 7.6%
Revenue $12.1M, −62,8% YoY; Operating income −153,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $12.1M, −62,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income −153,4% YoY
- ▍Net income −158,0% YoY
- ▍Net margin -56.5%
Revenue $36.2M; Operating income $14.3M.
- ▍Revenue $36.2M
- ▍Operating income $14.3M
- ▍Net margin 32.0%
Revenue $10.3M; Operating income -$12.2M.
- ▍Revenue $10.3M
- ▍Operating income -$12.2M
- ▍Net margin -117.9%
Revenue $23.5M; Operating income $1.4M.
- ▍Revenue $23.5M
- ▍Operating income $1.4M
- ▍Net margin 3.2%
Revenue $32.6M; Operating income $12.8M.
- ▍Revenue $32.6M
- ▍Operating income $12.8M
- ▍Net margin 36.2%
Revenue $82.4M, −19,8% YoY; Operating income −44,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $82.4M, −19,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income −44,0% YoY
- ▍Net income −43,0% YoY
- ▍Net margin 8.3%
Revenue $102.8M, +146,6% YoY; Operating income +146,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $102.8M, +146,6% YoY
- ▍Operating income +146,7% YoY
- ▍Net income +134,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin 11.6%
Revenue $69.6M, +46,4% YoY; Operating income +104,9% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $69.6M, +46,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income +104,9% YoY
- ▍Net income +77,0% YoY
- ▍Net margin 31.2%
Revenue $47.5M; Operating income $13.3M.
- ▍Revenue $47.5M
- ▍Operating income $13.3M
- ▍Net margin 25.9%
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,53 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 12,3M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | —no estimate |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Derivative transactions
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareDisposed 11 000exercise · 2026-06-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareAcquired 75 758grant · 2026-04-21
- Director, President and CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareAcquired 170 455grant · 2026-04-21
- Chief Investment Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareAcquired 104 167grant · 2026-04-21
- General Counsel & Secretary · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareAcquired 24 414grant · 2026-02-10
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- Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
- Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27
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Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Jeffrey B. LownPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Insider activity
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareOther 42 017 · 2026-06-15
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareOther 42 017 · 2026-06-15
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareOther 42 017 · 2026-06-15
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareOther 42 017 · 2026-06-15
- Chief Financial Officer · Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareOther 11 000 · 2026-06-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareOther 3 449 @ $2,42$8K · 2026-06-01
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSold 7 427 @ $2,49$18K · 2025-12-10
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From filings & derived data- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -3.8%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 3.3%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 507.1%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.5%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -228.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 3.5%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -25.3%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 18.6%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 5.52xDerived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -228.6%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 146.25MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 236.04MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 1.54BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 19.1MSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 36.74MSEC XBRL filing
- Total operating expenses (annual): USD 14.18MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 9.14MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 54.95MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 1.3BSEC XBRL filing
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 9.28MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): 10.8%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2024-12-31 vs 2023-12-31): -12.4%Derived (calculated)