GRND
Grindr Inc. · Technology · Software - Application
At close
$15.65
+$0.06 (+0.37%) Close
Pre-market $15.71 +$0.06 (+0.39%) 5:55 PM ET
Prev close $15.59
Open $15.55
Day high $15.65
Day low $15.55
Volume 0
Avg vol 1,624,601
Mkt cap
$2.71B
EV/Sales
6.06
P/E ratio
28.35
FY Revenue
$509.82M
EPS
0.55
Gross Margin
74.94%
Div yield
0.00%
Sector
Technology
AI report sections
GRND
Grindr Inc.
GRND’s positive one-, three-, and six-month price performance places the share price near the upper portion of its annual range and above key short- and medium-term averages. RSI near 70, low ADX trend strength, and intraday softness versus VWAP indicate that momentum is elevated but not uniformly confirmed across timeframes. Fundamentals show substantial cash generation and high margins, while high leverage, elevated valuation measures, and negative governance-related news remain material counterweights.
AI summarized at 3:20 PM ET, 2026-07-30
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 55 SWING: 68 LONG: 55
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−32% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.68×
RSI
43.24 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: -0.02 Signal: -0.02
Short-Term
-0.16 (Weak)
MACD: -0.03 Signal: 0.13
Long-Term
-0.20 (Weak)
MACD: 0.65 Signal: 0.85
Intraday trend score 32.32

Latest news

GRND 12 articles Positive: 6 Neutral: 1 Negative: 5
Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Moore Law Pllc
INVESTOR ACTION NOTICE: Moore Law PLLC Encourages Investors in Grindr Inc. (GRND) to Contact Law Firm

Moore Law PLLC is investigating Grindr Inc.'s $500 million stock repurchase program, alleging the board breached fiduciary duties by allowing buybacks to continue despite knowing they would push Chairman G. Raymond Zage III's ownership above 50% without requiring a control premium. The repurchases reduced outstanding shares to 187,032,103 by September 2025, increasing Zage's beneficial ownership to approximately 50.11%. Grindr stock has declined approximately 25% over the past 12 months.

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Sentiment note

The company is under investigation for potential breach of fiduciary duties related to its stock buyback program that allegedly benefited the chairman at the expense of other shareholders. Additionally, the stock has declined 25% over 12 months, and shareholders may face dilution of voting power and value.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Johnson Fistel, Pllp
Johnson Fistel Investigates the Grindr Board for Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duties Relating to the Grindr Buyout Termination

Johnson Fistel, PLLC announced an investigation into potential breaches of fiduciary duty by Grindr Inc.'s Board of Directors regarding their decision to terminate negotiations with the company's controlling stockholder. The investigation examines whether the Board's actions were consistent with duties owed to all stockholders, particularly minority holders, and whether these decisions impacted stockholder rights and control balance.

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Sentiment note

The company is under investigation for potential breaches of fiduciary duty by its Board of Directors regarding termination of buyout negotiations. This raises concerns about corporate governance, potential mismanagement, and negative impact on shareholder rights, particularly for minority investors.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Johnson Fistel, Pllc
Johnson Fistel Investigates the Grindr Board for Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duties Relating to the Grindr Buyout Termination

Johnson Fistel, PLLP has launched an investigation into potential breaches of fiduciary duty by Grindr Inc.'s Board of Directors concerning the termination of negotiations with the controlling stockholder. The investigation examines whether the Board's decision and related corporate actions were consistent with duties owed to all stockholders, particularly minority holders, and whether they impacted stockholder rights and control balance.

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Sentiment note

The company is under investigation for potential breaches of fiduciary duty by its Board of Directors regarding the termination of buyout negotiations. This raises governance concerns and potential legal liability, which negatively impacts shareholder confidence and company reputation.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Crescendo
Crescendo Honors Five Companies Defining AI-Powered CX at Inaugural Customer Awards

Crescendo, an AI-native customer experience platform, announced winners of its inaugural 2026 Customer Awards recognizing five organizations excelling in AI-driven customer experience. Winners include Nothing Bundt Cakes (customer obsession), Lovepop (practical AI application), Grindr (forward-thinking vision), Headspace (speed to value), and SQUIRE (breakthrough results). The awards highlight measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, response times, and operational efficiency achieved through AI deployment.

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Sentiment note

Recognized for forward-thinking CX vision with strategic focus on trust, safety, and scalability. Demonstrates commitment to responsible AI deployment while improving support quality for global user base.

Positive The Motley Fool • Robert Izquierdo
Perry Creek Capital Initiated a Position in Grindr Worth Nearly $6 Million. Is the Stock a Buy?

Perry Creek Capital initiated a $5.82 million position in Grindr by purchasing 429,641 shares in Q4 2025. Despite the stock falling 45.9% over the past year following a failed $3.5 billion privatization deal, the investment firm's bullish outlook is supported by Grindr's strong 28% year-over-year revenue growth to $440 million and dramatic turnaround to $95 million net income in 2025. With a price-to-sales ratio of five—the lowest in over a year—analysts suggest the timing may be favorable for investors.

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Sentiment note

Despite significant stock price decline (down 45.9% YoY), the company demonstrates strong fundamentals with 28% YoY revenue growth to $440M and a dramatic net income turnaround from -$131M loss in 2024 to +$95M profit in 2025. The low price-to-sales ratio of 5 suggests undervaluation, and institutional investor interest (Perry Creek Capital's $5.82M position) indicates confidence in recovery potential.

Positive Benzinga • Anthony Noto
Deal Dispatch: Naver, Grindr And Liga De Fútbol Advance Talks; Rogue Ales & Spirits Goes Bankrupt

Multiple corporate developments including Naver's crypto exchange acquisition, Grindr's stock movements, Sinclair's acquisition offer for Scripps, and SoftBank's chip startup purchase.

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Sentiment note

Stock price climbing after withdrawn buyout bid, with analyst price targets significantly higher than previous offer

Negative Benzinga • Alex Perry
Grindr Stock Is Down Today — What's Going On?

Grindr's stock dropped after the company's special committee rejected a take-private proposal from shareholders Ray Zage and James Lu, who offered $18 per share in cash. The board cited uncertainty about the proposal's financing.

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Sentiment note

Stock price declined by 8.74% after rejecting a potential acquisition proposal, indicating market uncertainty and investor disappointment

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bleichmar Fonti & Auld Llp
GRND INVESTIGATION NOTICE: Think the Grindr Inc. Take Private Offer is Too Low? Contact BFA Law about its Pending Investigation

Securities law firm investigating Grindr's potential take-private transaction by majority stockholders James Fu Bin Lu and George Raymond Zage, III, which may breach fiduciary duties to minority shareholders.

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Sentiment note

Potential breach of fiduciary duties by majority stockholders in proposed transaction that could unfairly squeeze out minority shareholders at a potentially undervalued price

Neutral Benzinga • Anthony Noto
Deal Dispatch: Grindr Chats With A Suitor, Too Faced Is For Sale And Other Major M&A Updates

Multiple companies are exploring strategic transactions, including potential private equity deals for Grindr, sale of Too Faced cosmetics, and various mergers and acquisitions across technology, media, and financial sectors.

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Sentiment note

Potential private equity deal with Fortress Investment Group at $3 billion valuation

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pixalate
Pixalate’s May 2025 North America Top 100 Mobile App Store Bundle IDs: ‘Happy Color®: Coloring Book’ Leads on Google Play Store in U.S. and Canada, ‘Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat’ Ranks No. 1 on Apple App Store in Canada

Pixalate released the May 2025 Top 100 North America Mobile App Bundle IDs Rankings for the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The reports highlight the top mobile app Bundle IDs in the U.S. and Canada, with 'Happy Color®: Coloring Book' leading on Google Play in the U.S. and Canada, and 'Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat' ranking No. 1 on the Apple App Store in Canada.

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Sentiment note

The app is reported to be ranking No. 1 on the Apple App Store in Canada, suggesting it is a top-performing app in that market.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pixalate
Pixalate Releases APAC Top 100 Mobile App Bundle ID Rankings For Global Open Programmatic Ad Spend on Google Play Store and Apple App Store in December 2024

Pixalate released the top 100 mobile app bundle IDs for open programmatic advertising in the APAC region, including China, Japan, and Singapore, for December 2024. The rankings are based on programmatic advertising volume and invalid traffic removal.

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Sentiment note

Grindr's bundle ID (319881193) was ranked number one on the Apple App Store in Singapore, suggesting high programmatic advertising activity.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pixalate
Pixalate Releases LATAM Top 100 Mobile App Bundle ID Rankings For Global Open Programmatic Ad Spend on Google Play Store and Apple App Store in December 2024

Pixalate released the December 2024 Top 100 LATAM Mobile App Bundle IDs Rankings for Open Programmatic Mobile Advertising on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, highlighting the top mobile app Bundle IDs in key LATAM ad economies, including Brazil and Mexico.

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Sentiment note

Grindr's app was the top Bundle ID on the Apple App Store in Mexico, suggesting its popularity and success in the Mexican market.

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