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Grindr Inc. · Technology · Software - Application
Last
$15.77
−$0.01 (−0.06%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $15.55 −$0.22 (−1.40%) 1:39 AM ET
Prev close $15.78
Open $15.88
Day high $16.15
Day low $15.72
Volume 1,242,885
Avg vol 1,881,529
Mkt cap
$2.80B
P/E ratio
32.86
FY Revenue
$475.90M
EPS
0.48
Gross Margin
74.66%
Sector
Technology
AI report sections
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Grindr Inc.
Grindr Inc. exhibits upward short- to medium-term price momentum with the stock trading above key moving averages and near-term VWAP, while longer-horizon performance remains muted relative to its 52-week high. Fundamentally, the company shows high margins, positive free cash flow, and rapid earnings growth alongside elevated leverage and a very high price-to-book ratio. Short interest metrics indicate meaningful positioning against the stock and a high short volume ratio, set against a mixed news backdrop involving a previously failed privatization proposal.
AI summarized at 11:36 AM ET, 2026-04-18
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 64 LONG: 62
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−21% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.79×
RSI
68.21 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: -0.04 Signal: -0.04
Short-Term
+0.06 (Strong)
MACD: 0.81 Signal: 0.75
Long-Term
+0.19 (Strong)
MACD: 0.87 Signal: 0.68
Intraday trend score 55.18

Latest news

GRND 12 articles Positive: 6 Neutral: 2 Negative: 4
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.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Privado.ai announces agenda and speakers for Bridge Technical Privacy Summit 2025

Privado.ai, a leading product privacy management platform, will host its second annual Bridge Summit, a virtual technical privacy conference, on February 5-6, 2025. The conference will feature sessions led by privacy experts from organizations such as Grindr, HP, and PICCASO, focusing on topics like the future of privacy technology, efficiency, marketing and consent, AI, and career development.

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Sentiment note

Grindr is mentioned as one of the organizations participating in the conference, with its Chief Privacy Officer, Kelly Peterson Miranda, leading a session. The article does not provide any additional context or evaluation of Grindr.

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