Chime Financial TodayCHYMChime Financial$32.67 -1.88 (-5.44%) As of 09/10/2026 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$15.88▼$35.55Price Target$35.00Add to WatchlistFor years, financial technology platforms operated with a structural vulnerability: they relied on third-party chartered banks to hold deposits and clear transactions. That software-wrapper era is drawing to a close.
Chime shares CHYM surged 9% before the bell on Wednesday after the fintech company agreed to acquire Stride Bank for $590 million, a move that would give it a national bank charter and greater control over its lending business. The deal, announced late Tuesday, marks a significant step in Chime's effort to compete more directly with traditional banks.
Chime Financial (CHYM) will acquire Stride for $590M in cash, aiming for immediate EPS accretion and further upside. Grand Theft Auto 6's launch is a major videogame catalyst.
| Diversified Consumer Services Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Robert E. Knowling CEO | XDUS Exchange | US86333M1080 ISIN |
| US Country | 9,200 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | 13 Dec 2007 IPO Date |
Stride, Inc. is a leading technology-based education service company that offers innovative and comprehensive solutions aimed at enhancing individualized learning for students from kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12), both in the United States and internationally. Initially founded as K12 Inc. in 2000 and rebranded to Stride, Inc. in December 2020, its headquarters are located in Reston, Virginia. The core mission of Stride, Inc. revolves around leveraging technology to provide proprietary and third-party online curriculum, software systems, and educational services. These offerings are designed to support the educational journey of students by facilitating personalized learning experiences, monitoring progress, and ensuring substantial support. The company caters to a wide range of clients including public and private schools, school districts, charter boards, consumers, employers, as well as government agencies.
Stride, Inc. has established a comprehensive portfolio of products and services tailored to fill various educational needs from K-12 to adult learning and career development. These offerings include: