Enova Plunges 22% After Bank Deal Collapses — Wall Street Overreaction or Real Threat?

Enova International just suffered a brutal 22% single-day crash after scrapping its $369 million acquisition of Grasshopper Bancorp—killing its shortcut to a coveted bank charter. But while traders panicked, Enova’s core lending business is thriving, with management reaffirming 30% earnings growth and backed by $349 million in buybacks. In this episode of Implied, we break down why regulators stalled the deal, why top analysts are keeping their Buy ratings, and whether this steep selloff is a Wall Street temper tantrum that created a rare bargain.