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Introduction
Today's loudest IPO is a fintech named Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHYM). The company's shares were priced at $27 before the bell, and this price was, after all, above the initial range of $24-$26. That gave them
Chime Financial IPO: The Stock Just Surged 47%, But The Numbers Speak Softer
Summary
- Chime Financial, Inc.'s IPO was met with huge enthusiasm, surging 50% on debut, but the $11.6B+ valuation is aggressive for a barely profitable fintech.
- Chime excels in targeting underserved Americans, and boasts strong revenue growth, high margins, and a sticky, referral-driven user base.
- Key risks include high first-year user churn, rising transaction losses, and heavy dependence on partner banks and regulatory stability.
- At 7-8.5x sales, Chime is richly valued versus peers like SoFi; I see potential but would wait for a significant price pullback before buying.
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