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Chime to Acquire Stride Bank for $590M, Boosting 2026 Guidance

Sep 10, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strategic bank acquisition and higher 2026 guidance can support earnings visibility and upside price targets; near-term volatility driven by profit-taking is likely, but fundamentals point to higher longer-term multiples.

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Chime announced it will acquire Stride Bank N.A. for $590 million in cash, converting it into Chime Bank N.A. and delivering a vertically integrated platform. It also raised 2026 revenue guidance to $2.70-$2.77 billion and expects over $100 million in annual net synergies, underpinned by a Q2 profitability milestone and management emphasis on integration. The move spurred multiple price-target increases from major brokers, supporting a broader positive stance on CHYM over the coming quarters.

Acquires Stride Bank N.A. for $590M cash, converting to Chime Bank N.A.
Raises 2026 revenue guidance to $2.70-$2.77B; expects >$100M annual net synergies.
Q2 revenue up 27% YoY to $669.8M; GAAP profitability for second straight quarter.
Analysts raise CHYM targets to $40; Loop Capital initiates at $45.

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