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B.Riley raises Chime Financial stock price target on strong results

B.Riley raised its price target on Chime Financial (NASDAQ:CHYM) to $45.00, citing strong Q3 2026 results. Revenue was $718M, adjusted EBITDA $137M, both exceeding estimates. The company reported GAAP profitability for the third straight quarter, with net income of $44M. Active members reached 10.9M, and management raised full-year guidance. CHYM stock is up 56% over the past year, trading at $29.87.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 9:10 AM UTC
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Primary signal
$CHYM
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
8/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CHYMBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The beat and raised guidance support a bullish outlook, prompting B.Riley to lift its price target.

02

Market read

Earnings beat and upgraded guidance provide a fresh catalyst for CHYM, likely driving short‑term buying interest.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory scrutiny of fintech lending could temper upside.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Chime Financial reported Q3 2026 results, showing revenue of $718 million and GAAP profitability for the third straight quarter.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CHYMBullishHigh confidence
Context

B.Riley raised its price target on Chime Financial to $45 after the company posted Q3 2026 earnings beating estimates and raised guidance.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the higher target and guidance

Evidence & confidence

Strong revenue, EBITDA beat and raised full-year guidance, plus a higher price target, provide a clear bullish catalyst.

Market effects

Sector

Positive earnings may lift other fintech and digital banking stocks.

Regional

U.S. fintech sector gains could boost investor sentiment in the broader technology market.

Global

Limited to U.S. markets; no immediate global macro impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the earnings beat is already priced in, the stock may face short‑term profit taking.

Key entities

  • company
    Chime Financial

    U.S. fintech lender (ticker CHYM).

  • analyst
    B.Riley

    Equity research firm that raised the price target.

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StoryChime posts 32% Q3 revenue growth, third straight GAAP profit and lifts 2026 outlook

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