Grindr Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Grindr (NYSE: GRND) confirmed that Board members Ray Zage and James Lu expressed interest in exploring a going-private acquisition of the company by acquiring all outstanding common stock.

The company said no proposal exists to evaluate at this time and that the Board formed a Special Committee of disinterested, independent directors to consider any definitive, bona fide proposal that includes committed financing. The Board and Special Committee stated they will act in the best interests of all stockholders while the company continues executing its three-year plan and serving its user base.

Grindr (NYSE:GRND) has announced a unique marketing collaboration with pop icon Christina Aguilera ahead of her headlining performance at the Portola Music Festival on September 20, 2025. The dating app is temporarily replacing its iconic 'bloop' notification sound with the opening of Aguilera's hit song "Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" for users in the USA starting September 15.

The partnership includes in-app promotion and social media presence for Aguilera to promote the Portola Festival. Users can activate the new notification sound through their app settings, with the feature being automatically enabled for those who have sound notifications turned on.

Grindr (NYSE:GRND), known as the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket™, has announced its participation in two major upcoming investor conferences in September 2025.

CEO George Arison and CFO Vanna Krantz will participate in a fireside chat at Citi's 2025 Global TMT Conference in New York on September 4 at 2:10 PM ET. Additionally, CEO George Arison will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco on September 8 at 3:05 PM PT.

Both presentations will be available via live webcast on Grindr's investor relations website, with archived replays accessible after the events.

Grindr (NYSE:GRND) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $104 million, representing a 27% year-over-year growth. The company achieved a net income of $17 million with a 16% net income margin, and Adjusted EBITDA of $45 million with a 43% margin.

The company maintains its position as the leading LGBTQ+ social platform with 14.5 million average monthly active users across 190+ countries. Grindr continues to execute its product innovation and AI roadmaps, positioning itself as an AI-native consumer platform to maintain competitive advantage and long-term shareholder value.

The company demonstrated strong cash generation with free cash flow of $36.6 million and an 81% free cash flow conversion rate for Q2 2025.

Grindr (NYSE: GRND) announced that Chief Financial Officer Vanna Krantz will be stepping down from her position upon the appointment of her successor. During her three-year tenure, Krantz played a crucial role in taking Grindr public, building investor relationships, and developing the company's business strategy.

The company has initiated a comprehensive search for a new CFO. Based on Q2 2025 performance expectations, Grindr reaffirmed its upgraded 2025 guidance, projecting revenue growth of 26% or higher and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 43%.

Grindr (NYSE: GRND) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, August 7, 2025, after market close. The company will release a Shareholder Letter on its investor relations website, followed by a conference call at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET to discuss the quarterly performance.

The earnings conference call will be accessible via webcast at investors.grindr.com, where an archived version will also be available following the live presentation.

Grindr (GRND) has announced the global launch of 'Right Now', a new intent-based feature designed for immediate connections on its platform. The feature, which displays time-limited posts and photos for one hour, is now available worldwide on iOS and Android following successful pilots in Australia and Washington, D.C. With 14.6M average monthly active users, Grindr accelerated the global rollout due to strong user demand. The feature can be accessed through multiple entry points in the app and offers users complimentary weekly sessions with the option to purchase additional ones. Chief Product Officer AJ Balance emphasized that Right Now was developed based on community feedback to eliminate mismatched expectations and streamline user connections.

Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the LGBTQ+ social networking platform, announced that CFO Vanna Krantz will participate in a fireside chat at the TD Cowen 53rd Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. The event will take place in New York on May 29, 2025, at 10:50 AM ET. Investors can access the live webcast through Grindr's investor relations website, with an archived replay available after the event.

Grindr (NYSE: GRND) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with revenue growth of 25% reaching $93.9 million. The company posted a net income of $27 million, compared to a loss of $9.4 million in Q1 2024. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 43.3% from 41.9% year-over-year. The company raised its FY 2025 guidance, projecting revenue growth of 26% or higher and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 43%. Grindr announced the testing of 'A-List', a new AI-powered premium experience, and expanded its 'Right Now' feature. With over 14.5 million average monthly active users across 190 countries, Grindr continues to strengthen its position as a leading LGBTQ+ social networking platform.