Grindr Inc. (GRND)

US — Technology Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol GRND
  • Rev/Share 1.9651
  • Book/Share 0.9577
  • PB 14.952
  • Debt/Equity 0.0799
  • CurrentRatio 2.4776
  • ROIC 0.271

 

  • MktCap 2749120005.0
  • FreeCF/Share 0.5978
  • PFCF 23.4663
  • PE -50.5519
  • Debt/Assets 0.0274
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.6125

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation GRND Citizens JMP -- Mkt Outperform -- $27 June 30, 2025
Initiation GRND Goldman -- Buy -- $20 Dec. 16, 2024

News

Grindr Special Committee Confirms Receipt of Take-Private Proposal from Large Shareholders
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Published: October 24, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) (“Grindr” or the “Company”), the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket™, today confirmed that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has received a non-binding, unsolicited take-private proposal from large shareholders Ray Zage and James Lu (the “Proposing Shareholders”) to acquire Grindr for $18.00 per share in cash. The Proposing Shareholders, together with their affiliated entities, currently beneficially own.

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Grindr Gets Buyout Offer From Two Board Members
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Published: October 24, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

The proposal prices the shares at $18 each, a premium of about 51% to Grindr's stock price on Oct. 10.

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Grindr shareholders offer to take dating app private
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Published: October 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

A consortium of Grindr shareholders who own more than 60% of its outstanding shares, including George Raymond Zage III and James Fu Bin Lu, has submitted a non-binding proposal to take the dating app private, offering $18 per share.

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Majority Grindr Shareholders George Raymond Zage III and James Fu Bin Lu Submit Non-Binding Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Shares of Grindr Inc. for $18.00 per Share
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Published: October 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Proposed Offer Represents 51% Premium to Unaffected Stock Price LOS ANGELES , Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- George Raymond Zage III and James Fu Bin Lu (together, the "Proposing Shareholders"), who along with affiliated entities beneficially own in aggregate more than 60% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Grindr Inc. (the "Company" or "Grindr") (NYSE: GRND), today submitted a non-binding proposal (the "Proposal") to acquire all outstanding shares of the Company's common stock not already owned by the Proposing Shareholders and their affiliates (the "Minority Shares") in a going-private transaction (the "Acquisition"). The Proposal contemplates consideration of $18.00 …

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Grindr shares pop on buyout offer from controlling shareholders
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Published: October 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Grindr Inc (NYSE:GRND) shares surged 22.7% in the early afternoon on Friday after the LGBTQ+ dating and social networking app received a formal buyout proposal from its controlling shareholders, potentially taking the company private. The offer, detailed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), comes from chairman James Fu Bin Lu and investor George Raymond Zage III, who together with affiliated entities already hold more than 60% of Grindr's outstanding shares.

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Why Grindr's largest shareholders want to take the company private
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Published: October 16, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Neutral

Grindr's days as a public company could be numbered.

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GRINDR INC (GRND) Surges 10.7%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
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Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GRINDR INC (GRND) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

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Grindr shares jump 10% after insiders explore to take the company private: report
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Published: October 13, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Positive

Insiders at Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) are exploring a deal to take the company private after a steep stock decline created financial pressure on its major shareholders, reported Semafor, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Grindr Stock Surges 10% As Company Reportedly May Go Private
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Published: October 13, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

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Come On Over! Christina Aguilera is in Your DMs Now, Thanks to Grindr's New Notification Bloop
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Published: September 15, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $GRND #ChristinaAguilera--Grindr swaps its iconic “bloop” for Christina Aguilera's “Come On Over” ahead of her Portola Festival headliner set.

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Grindr: More Appealing After The Crash
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Published: September 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

With large-cap tech stocks overheated, I see opportunity in beaten-down small- and mid-cap tech like Grindr, where risk-reward now favors buyers. Grindr's valuation premium has compressed significantly, and revenue growth remains robust, prompting me to upgrade the stock to a "Buy" rating. New features focused on immediacy and travel set Grindr apart, supporting faster revenue growth than peers despite industry-wide dating app fatigue.

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Grindr Inc. (GRND) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
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Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GRINDR INC (GRND) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Is GRINDR INC (GRND) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year?
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Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Grindr Inc. (GRND) and Nutanix (NTNX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Grindr Inc. (GRND) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Grindr Inc. (GRND) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Earnings Estimates Rising for GRINDR INC (GRND): Will It Gain?
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Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GRINDR INC (GRND) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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Grindr Inc. (GRND) Is Up 9.87% in One Week: What You Should Know
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Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Grindr Inc. (GRND) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Grindr: Still Growing, But Deceleration Is A Good Time To Pause On This Investment (Rating Downgrade)
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Published: March 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of Grindr dropped ~15% after reporting Q4 results, with investors reacting harshly to a slowdown in paid user adds and a slight margin pullback. The company's FY25 outlook also calls for a 10+ point deceleration in revenue growth to 24%, though we have to take this in context against the broader dating app industry. Grindr still maintains a healthy growth premium over its peers, with both Bumble and Match recently hitting negative revenue comps.

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About Grindr Inc. (GRND)

  • IPO Date 2021-01-14
  • Website https://www.grindr.com
  • Industry Software - Application
  • CEO George Arison
  • Employees 142

Grindr Inc. operates social network platform for the LGBTQ community. Its platform enables gay, bi, trans, and queer people to engage with each other, share content and experiences, and express themselves. It offers a free, ad-supported service and a premium subscription version. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in West Hollywood, California.