Key Takeaways:
Chime Financial reached profitability for the first time in the first quarter, posting net income of $53 million on a 25 percent jump in revenue, a milestone that shows the fintech disruptor can achieve scale while managing growth.
"We see broad resilience and consistency in consumer trends," Finance Chief Matthew Newcomb said in an interview with Reuters, adding that the company saw growth across both discretionary and non-discretionary categories.
The digital bank reported revenue of $647 million, beating Wall Street estimates, and a net margin of 8 percent. Chime’s purchase volume, including outbound instant transfers, increased 15 percent year-over-year to $40 billion in the quarter, while active members grew 19 percent to 10.2 million. The results sent shares up 4 percent in extended trading.
For investors, the quarter marks a turning point for a company that went public in June 2025 but has seen its shares trade below the $27 IPO price. The board approved an additional $200 million share repurchase plan, signaling confidence even as the company guides for second-quarter revenue of between $633 million and $643 million, the midpoint of which is slightly below the consensus of $641 million. The move to profitability comes as payments giant Visa also reported a rise in quarterly profit, suggesting broad strength in consumer spending.
Chime's banking model, which targets everyday Americans with limited credit histories, is now expanding to a broader product set in 2026, including membership tiers and investing services. This push upmarket is a critical test of whether the company can translate its large user base into a more profitable, multi-product relationship, moving beyond the debit-focused services that fueled its initial growth.
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