Chime Financial (CHYM) Acquires Stride Bank for $590 Million

Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHYM) has announced its acquisition of Stride Bank for $590 million in cash, enhancing its position as a banking platform. The deal aims to generate over $100 million in net synergies by reducing sponsor-bank fees and expanding lending products. Chime raised its 2026 revenue-growth forecast to 26-27% from 25-26%, indicating confidence in this acquisition's support for its growth strategy. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027 pending regulatory approval. This acquisition may allow Chime to keep more profits while also posing new financial risks to the company.