TLDRCHYM surged 10.38% after hours as Chime agreed to acquire Stride Bank for $590M.Chime will pay $590 million in cash to acquire longtime banking partner Stride Bank.The Stride deal could deliver more than $100 million in net synergies for Chime.Chime lifted its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to as much as $2.77 billion.The Stride Bank acquisition is expected to close during the first half of 2027.Chime Financial shares surged after hours after the company agreed to acquire Stride Bank for $590 million in cash. CHYM closed at $32.31, down 4.30%, before jumping 10.38% after hours to $35.67. The deal gives Chime direct control of a national bank charter and strengthens its banking infrastructure.Chime Financial, Inc. Class A Common Stock, CHYMChime Moves Toward Full-Stack BankingChime will acquire Stride Bank, its banking partner for seven years, through a cash agreement. After closing, Stride will become Chime Bank, N.A. and operate as Chime’s wholly owned subsidiary. The structure gives Chime a faster route to bank ownership than seeking a new charter.Stride was founded in 1913 and operates from Enid, Oklahoma, with established banking and compliance capabilities. The bank already supports many Chime accounts, which contribute significantly to Stride’s deposit base. That relationship should help Chime integrate banking functions without rebuilding its operating model.Chime expects bank ownership to remove partner fees, reduce funding costs, and improve unit economics. The company also plans to connect its ChimeCore technology stack with Stride’s banking infrastructure. As a result, Chime expects faster product development, simpler regulatory processes, and more direct account management.$100M Synergies Support CHYM Stock RallyChime expects the acquisition to increase earnings per share immediately after the transaction closes. The company forecasts over $100 million in net synergies from fee savings, lending growth, and cheaper funding. Chime values Stride at about 1.5 times tangible book value and will use existing cash.The company plans to keep its payments-led, asset-light model while gaining more control over banking operations. Direct ownership should also support lending growth through lower funding costs and integrated underwriting. Meanwhile, Chime expects to keep bank assets below $10 billion for the foreseeable future.Chime serves more than 10 million active members through its digital banking and payments platform. Its business has relied on partner banks to hold deposits and provide regulated banking services. Buying Stride shifts key infrastructure inside Chime while preserving its consumer-focused operating strategy.Chime Raises 2026 Revenue GuidanceChime also raised third-quarter guidance, adding further support to the after-hours CHYM stock rally. The company now expects $705 million in revenue, representing about 30% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA should reach $117 million to $120 million, implying a margin near 17%.For 2026, Chime projects revenue between $2.76 billion and $2.77 billion. That range represents annual growth of about 26% to 27% under the updated outlook. Adjusted EBITDA should reach $481 million to $489 million, with margins between 17% and 18%.The transaction should close during the first half of 2027 after receiving required federal approvals. The OCC and Federal Reserve must approve the ownership change before Chime completes the deal. Both boards approved the transaction, while Stride will mainly support Chime’s consumer business after closing. The post Chime Financial, Inc. (CHYM) Stock: Surge as $590M Stride Bank Acquisition Fuels Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.