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Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL) Q2 revenue falls 15% as user base shrinks

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Bumble Inc. reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $210.5 million, down 15.2% from $248.2 million a year earlier, as Total Paying Users fell 16.4% to 3.2 million. Total ARPPU inched up 1.2% to $21.96, reflecting higher spend per paying user despite a smaller base. Management said revenue and Adjusted EBITDA were at the higher end or above prior guidance.

The company posted a net loss of $127.9 million, or 60.7% of revenue, including a $169.3 million impairment charge, compared with a $367.0 million loss including $404.9 million of impairments a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $72.9 million, a 34.6% margin, down from $94.6 million. As of June 30, 2026, Bumble held $154.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and $451.0 million of total debt. Free cash flow for the quarter was $51.1 million. For third quarter 2026, Bumble guides to total revenue of $205–$213 million, including Bumble App revenue of $167–$173 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $56–$60 million.

Positive

  • Strong cash generation: Despite a GAAP net loss, Bumble produced $51.1 million in second-quarter free cash flow and $124.9 million year-to-date, supporting liquidity and investment capacity.
  • Deleveraging and refinancing: In Q2 Bumble raised $456.0 million from a new term loan and repaid $590.6 million of existing term debt, reducing gross borrowings while absorbing a $1.5 million loss on extinguishment.

Negative

  • Double-digit revenue decline: Total revenue fell 15.2% year over year to $210.5 million, with Bumble App revenue down 14.7% and Badoo App and Other revenue down 17.1%.
  • User base contraction: Total Paying Users dropped 16.4% to 3.2 million, including declines across both Bumble and Badoo apps, signaling weaker monetizable engagement.
  • Continuing large GAAP losses: Net loss was $127.9 million (60.7% margin) including a $169.3 million impairment, following a $367.0 million loss with $404.9 million of impairments in the prior-year quarter.
  • High leverage relative to cash: As of June 30, 2026, Bumble carried $451.0 million of total debt against $154.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, leaving a meaningfully leveraged balance sheet.
  • Softer profitability outlook: Guidance for Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $56–$60 million sits below Q2’s $72.9 million, despite revenue guidance only modestly below or around the current-quarter level.

Filing Explained

June 30 reported Class A shares were 131,861,482, but this filing does not specify whether the higher count reflects issuance or another ownership change.

This Form 8-K reports a specified material event and furnishes Bumble’s earnings release for the completed quarter ended June 30, 2026, under Item 2.02.

The filing documents debt-financing activity: Bumble reports term-loan proceeds, term-loan repayments and debt-issuance costs; total debt was $451.0 million at June 30, 2026. The release identifies transaction costs tied to an April 2026 refinancing.

The balance sheet also reports 131,861,482 Class A shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026, compared with 129,613,455 at December 31, 2025. This updates the reported common-share base, but the 8-K does not identify an issuance or other ownership mechanism explaining the difference.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 Revenue $210.5 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; down 15.2% from $248.2 million a year earlier
Q2 2026 Net Loss $127.9 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; net loss margin of 60.7% including $169.3 million impairment
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $72.9 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; 34.6% of revenue versus $94.6 million a year earlier
Total Paying Users 3,157.2 thousand Average Total Paying Users for Q2 2026; down 16.4% from 3,777.2 thousand in Q2 2025
Total ARPPU $21.96 Total Average Revenue per Paying User in Q2 2026; up 1.2% from $21.69 a year earlier
Cash and cash equivalents $154.0 million Balance as of June 30, 2026
Total debt $451.0 million Total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Free Cash Flow 51,090 In thousands; free cash flow for the three months ended June 30, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $72.9 million, or 34.6% of revenue, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $94.6 million."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
impairment charge financial
"Net loss was $127.9 million, or (60.7)% of revenue, which included a $169.3 million impairment charge."
An impairment charge is an accounting write-down taken when a company determines an asset—like a building, patent, or investment—is worth less than its recorded value, similar to lowering the price tag on a used car when damage reduces its resale value. It matters to investors because it reduces reported profits and the company’s asset base, can signal business challenges or one-time losses, and may affect future earnings, creditworthiness, and valuation.
free cash flow conversion financial
"Free cash flow conversion represents free cash flow as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA."
Free cash flow conversion measures how effectively a company turns its reported profits into actual cash that can be used for growth, debt repayment, or dividends. It compares the cash generated after expenses to the company's net income, similar to how a person might compare their savings to their paycheck. High conversion indicates the company is efficient at translating profits into cash, which is important for investors assessing its financial health and flexibility.
tax receivable agreement liability financial
"Tax receivable agreement liability remeasurement expense (7) | — | | 29 | | — | | 886"
A tax receivable agreement liability is the recorded future obligation a company expects to pay under an agreement that shares tax savings generated after a corporate transaction. Think of it like promising to split a refund with a former owner: the company recognizes a future bill on its books that reduces cash available to shareholders and can affect valuation and debt capacity. Investors watch it because it represents a real, sometimes sizable, cash outflow tied to tax benefits realized over time.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"Information about Bumble's use of non-GAAP financial measures is provided below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Revenue $210.5 million Decreased 15.2% from $248.2 million in the prior-year quarter
Net loss $127.9 million Improved from a $367.0 million net loss a year earlier, both periods including large impairment charges
Adjusted EBITDA $72.9 million Declined from $94.6 million in the prior-year quarter
Total Paying Users 3.2 million Down 16.4% from 3.8 million in the prior-year quarter
Guidance

For Q3 2026, the company targets total revenue of $205–$213 million, including Bumble App revenue of $167–$173 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $56–$60 million.

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FAQ

How did Bumble Inc. (BMBL) perform financially in Q2 2026?

Bumble reported Q2 2026 revenue of $210.5 million, down 15.2% year over year, and a net loss of $127.9 million, which included a $169.3 million impairment charge. Adjusted EBITDA was $72.9 million, representing a 34.6% margin.

What happened to Bumble Inc. (BMBL) user metrics in Q2 2026?

Total Paying Users for Bumble Inc. (BMBL) declined 16.4% to 3.2 million. Bumble App Paying Users fell from 2.50 million to 2.08 million, while Badoo App and Other Paying Users dropped from 1.28 million to 1.08 million. Total ARPPU rose slightly to $21.96.

What is Bumble Inc. (BMBL)’s profitability trend and Adjusted EBITDA?

In Q2 2026 Bumble Inc. (BMBL) recorded a net loss of $127.9 million but generated Adjusted EBITDA of $72.9 million, down from $94.6 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 34.6%, compared with 38.1% in the prior-year quarter.

What is Bumble Inc. (BMBL)’s cash and debt position as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, Bumble Inc. (BMBL) held $154.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and had $451.0 million of total debt. The company also generated $51.1 million of free cash flow during the second quarter.

What guidance did Bumble Inc. (BMBL) provide for Q3 2026?

For Q3 2026, Bumble Inc. (BMBL) expects total revenue of $205–$213 million, including Bumble App revenue of $167–$173 million. The company also projects Adjusted EBITDA of $56–$60 million, with actual results subject to various risks and uncertainties.

How does Bumble Inc. (BMBL) use non-GAAP metrics like Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow?

Bumble Inc. (BMBL) uses Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow to highlight underlying operating performance and liquidity by excluding items such as impairment charges, stock-based compensation, restructuring costs, and certain financing or legal expenses, while cautioning these metrics are supplemental to GAAP results.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2026
 
Bumble Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware001-4005485-3604367
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1105 West 41st Street, Austin, Texas
 
78756
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 5, 2026, Bumble Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) , or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

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Description of Exhibit
99.1
Press release of Bumble Inc., dated August 5, 2026, announcing earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BUMBLE INC.
 Date: August 5, 2026
By:
/s/ Kevin D. Cook
Name:
Kevin D. Cook
Title:
 Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1


Bumble Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Total Revenue Decreased 15% to $211 Million
Net Loss Was $128 Million
Adjusted EBITDA Was $73 Million

AUSTIN, Texas, August 5, 2026 -­ Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“We are executing against a clear roadmap of exciting new ways for our members to experience Bumble,” said Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder & CEO of Bumble Inc. “This next chapter is designed to enable our healthier, more engaged member base to connect more intuitively and move more confidently and quickly to in-person dates. There is more happening at Bumble today than at any point in years - we are completing our platform migration, transforming our matching algorithms, giving members new ways to start a conversation, expanding how they meet in real life, and building toward new group experiences - all converging into the reimagined Bumble we expect to bring to members.”

Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operational Highlights:
(all comparisons relative to the Second Quarter 2025)
Total Revenue decreased 15.2% to $210.5 million, compared to $248.2 million.
oBumble App Revenue decreased 14.7% to $171.7 million, compared to $201.4 million.
oBadoo App and Other Revenue decreased 17.1% to $38.8 million, compared to $46.8 million.
Total Paying Users decreased 16.4% to 3.2 million, compared to 3.8 million.
Total Average Revenue per Paying User ("ARPPU") increased 1.2% to $21.96, compared to $21.69.
Net loss was $127.9 million, or (60.7)% of revenue, which included a $169.3 million impairment charge, compared to net loss of $367.0 million, or (147.8)% of revenue, which included a $404.9 million impairment charge.
Adjusted EBITDA was $72.9 million, or 34.6% of revenue, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $94.6 million, or 38.1% of revenue.

Information about Bumble's use of non-GAAP financial measures is provided below under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

“We delivered second quarter revenue and Adjusted EBITDA at the higher end or above our guidance ranges, as we continue to execute with financial discipline,” said Kevin Cook, CFO of Bumble Inc. “We are now deliberately investing across product, technology, and brand as we prepare to deliver on our innovation roadmap and position the company for long-term growth.”

Key Operating Metrics:

The following metrics were calculated excluding paying users of and revenue generated from Official, advertising and partnerships or affiliates. The Bumble For Friends app was relaunched as BFF in the United States in September 2025. The Company has not sought to generate revenue from the BFF app and therefore it is excluded from our key operating metrics as of June 30, 2026. Please refer to the Definitions section for more information.

(In thousands, except ARPPU)Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Bumble App Paying Users2,077.1 2,499.8 
Badoo App and Other Paying Users1,080.1 1,277.4 
Total Paying Users3,157.2 3,777.2 
Bumble App Average Revenue per Paying User$27.55 $26.85 
Badoo App and Other Average Revenue per Paying User$11.21 $11.57 
Total Average Revenue per Paying User$21.96 $21.69 

 

 
Balance Sheet:
 
As of June 30, 2026, total cash and cash equivalents were $154.0 million and total debt was $451.0 million.

Financial Outlook:

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net earnings (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA margin growth to GAAP net earnings (loss) margin growth, which is growth in GAAP net earnings (loss) as a percentage of revenue, has not been provided for the outlook included herein, as the quantification of certain items included in the calculation of GAAP net earnings (loss) cannot be calculated or predicted at this time without unreasonable efforts. For example, the non-GAAP adjustment for stock-based compensation expense requires additional inputs such as number of shares granted and market price that are not currently ascertainable, and the non-GAAP adjustment for certain legal, tax and regulatory reserves and expenses depends on the timing and magnitude of these expenses and cannot be accurately forecasted. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could have a potentially unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on its future GAAP financial results.

Bumble anticipates the following results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2026:

Third Quarter 2026:
Total Revenue in the range of $205 million to $213 million, which includes:
oBumble App Revenue of $167 million to $173 million.
Adjusted EBITDA of $56 million to $60 million.

Actual results may differ materially from Bumble’s financial outlook as a result of, among other things, the factors described under “Forward-Looking Statements” below.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Bumble will host a live webcast of its conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, August 5, 2026. A webcast of the call and other information related to the call will be accessible on the Investors section of the Company’s website at https://ir.bumble.com. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live event.

Definitions

As used in this press release, unless otherwise noted or the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. Our key metrics (Bumble App Paying Users, Badoo App and Other Paying Users, Total Paying Users, Bumble App Average Revenue per Paying User, Badoo App and Other Average Revenue per Paying User, and Total Average Revenue per Paying User) were calculated excluding paying users of and revenue generated from Official, advertising and partnerships or affiliates. The Bumble For Friends app was relaunched as BFF in the United States in September 2025. The Company has not sought to generate revenue from the BFF app and therefore it is excluded from our key operating metrics as of June 30, 2026.

Total Revenue is the sum of Bumble App Revenue and Badoo App and Other Revenue.

Total Paying Users is the sum of Bumble App Paying Users and Badoo App and Other Paying Users.

Total Average Revenue per Paying User or Total ARPPU is a metric calculated based on Total Revenue in any measurement period divided by the Total Paying Users in such period divided by the number of months in the period.

Bumble App Revenue is revenue derived from purchases or renewals of a Bumble app or Bumble For Friends app subscription plan and/or in-app purchases on Bumble app or Bumble For Friends app in the relevant period.

Bumble App Paying User is a member that has purchased or renewed a Bumble app or Bumble For Friends app subscription plan and/or made an in-app purchase on Bumble app or Bumble For Friends app in a given month. We calculate Bumble App Paying Users as a monthly average, by counting the number of Bumble App Paying Users in each month and then dividing by the number of months in the relevant measurement period.
Bumble App Average Revenue per Paying User or Bumble App ARPPU is a metric calculated based on Bumble App Revenue in any measurement period, divided by Bumble App Paying Users in such period divided by the number of months in the period.
 

 
Badoo App and Other Revenue is revenue derived from purchases or renewals of a Badoo app subscription plan and/or in-app purchases on Badoo app in the relevant period, purchases on one of our other apps that we owned and operated in the relevant period, purchases on other third-party apps that used our technology in the relevant period and advertising, partnerships or affiliates revenue in the relevant period.
Badoo App and Other Paying User is a member that has purchased or renewed a subscription plan and/or made an in-app purchase on Badoo app in a given month or made a purchase on one of our other apps that we owned and operated in a given month, or made a purchase on other third-party apps that used our technology in the relevant period. We calculate Badoo App and Other Paying Users as a monthly average, by counting the number of Badoo App and Other Paying Users in each month and then dividing by the number of months in the relevant measurement period.
Badoo App and Other Average Revenue per Paying User or Badoo App and Other ARPPU is a metric calculated based on Badoo App and Other Revenue in any measurement period divided by Badoo App and Other Paying Users in such period divided by the number of months in the period.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP, however, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide users of our financial information with useful supplemental information that enables a better comparison of our performance across periods. We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides visibility to the underlying continuing operating performance by excluding the impact of certain expenses, including income tax (benefit) provision, interest and derivative (gains) losses, net, depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expenses, employer costs related to stock-based compensation, foreign exchange (gain) loss, changes in fair value of contingent earn-out liability, changes in fair value of investments in equity securities, transaction and other costs, litigation costs net of insurance reimbursements that arise outside of the ordinary course of business, tax receivable agreement liability remeasurement (benefit) expense, impairment charge, costs associated with restructuring, and loss on extinguishment of debt, as management does not believe these expenses are representative of our core earnings. We also provide Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. In addition to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, we believe free cash flow and free cash flow conversion provide useful information regarding how cash provided by (used in) operating activities compares to the capital expenditures required to maintain and grow our business, and our available liquidity, after funding such capital expenditures, to service our debt, fund strategic initiatives, effectuate discretionary share repurchases and strengthen our balance sheet, as well as our ability to convert our earnings to cash. Additionally, we believe such metrics are widely used by investors, securities analysts, ratings agencies and other parties in evaluating liquidity and debt-service capabilities. We calculate free cash flow and free cash flow conversion using methodologies that we believe can provide useful supplemental information to help investors better understand underlying trends in our business.
Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation, or as substitutes for analysis of our operating results as reported under GAAP. Additionally, we do not consider our non-GAAP financial measures as superior to, or a substitute for, the equivalent measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is defined as net earnings (loss) excluding income tax (benefit) provision, interest and derivative (gains) losses, net, depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, employer costs related to stock-based compensation, foreign exchange (gain) loss, changes in fair value of contingent earn-out liability, changes in fair value of investments in equity securities, transaction and other costs, litigation costs net of insurance reimbursements that arise outside of the ordinary course of business, tax receivable agreement liability remeasurement (benefit) expense, impairment charge, restructuring costs and loss on extinguishment of debt.

Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures.

Free cash flow conversion represents free cash flow as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA.

Operating cash flow conversion represents net cash provided by (used in) operating activities as a percentage of net earnings (loss).

 

 
Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements reflecting the current views of management of Bumble Inc. with respect to, among other things, our operations, our financial performance, our industry and our business and other non-historical statements, including without limitation statements related to our product innovation, investment in platform capabilities and member experience enhancement plans, statements regarding our ability to achieve product-led, long-term growth, our ability to maintain financial discipline and the statements in the “Financial Outlook” section of this press release. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believe(s),” “expect(s),” “potential,” “continue(s),” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “seek(s),” “predict(s),” “intend(s),” “trends,” “plan(s),” “estimate(s),” “anticipate(s),” “projection,” “will likely result” and or the negative version of these words or other comparable words of a future or forward-looking nature. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

our ability to retain existing members or attract new members and to convert members to paying users (including as a result of shifts in strategy)
competition and changes in the competitive landscape of our market
our ability to distribute our dating products through third parties, such as Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and offset related fees
our ability to attract, hire and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce, or maintain our corporate culture, including as such factors may be impacted by our global workforce reductions and efforts to restructure our operations
our ability to maintain the value and reputation of our brands
risks relating to changes to our existing brands and products, or the introduction or acquisition of new brands or products
risks relating to certain of our international operations, including geopolitical conditions and successful expansion into new markets
the impact of data security breaches or cyber attacks on our systems and the costs of remediation related to any such incidents
challenges with properly managing the use of artificial intelligence, including risks from utilizing AI technology licensed from third parties
our ability to obtain, maintain, protect and enforce intellectual property rights and successfully defend against claims of infringement, misappropriation or other violations of third-party intellectual property
our ability to comply with complex and evolving U.S. and international laws and regulations relating to our business, including data privacy laws
our substantial indebtedness
affiliates of Blackstone Inc.’s (“Blackstone”) and our Founder’s control of us
the outsized voting rights of Blackstone and our Founder
the risk that our restructuring efforts may not generate their intended benefits to the extent or as quickly as anticipated
risks relating to the market price volatility of our Class A common stock, which could limit our ability to make acquisitions and retain key personnel and employees, and result in dilution if our stock-based compensation programs issue increased numbers of shares because of a depressed stock price or could result in increased cash compensation expense in the event that we shift the mix of incentive compensation in favor of cash-based awards over equity-based awards
changes in business or macroeconomic conditions, including the impact of lower consumer confidence in our business or in the online dating industry generally, recessionary conditions, increased unemployment rates, stagnant or declining wages, changes in inflation or interest rates, geopolitical events (such as trade wars), political unrest, armed conflicts, including conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, widespread health emergencies or pandemics and measures taken in response, extreme weather events or natural disasters
 

 
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations

For additional information on these and other factors that could cause Bumble’s actual results to differ materially from expected results, please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 16, 2026, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our subsequent periodic filings, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Bumble

Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble, Badoo and BFF. Bumble brings people closer to love by enabling them to build healthy relationships. Founded in 2014 by Whitney Wolfe Herd, who serves as CEO, Bumble was one of the first dating apps built with women at the center and connects people across dating (Bumble Date) and friendship (Bumble For Friends). Badoo, founded in 2006, was one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products. BFF is a friendship app for friend-finding, group connections and community-building.
Investor Contact
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Bumble Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share information)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$153,958 $175,760 
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $54 and $86, respectively)
73,338 83,062 
Other current assets50,096 46,449 
Total current assets277,392 305,271 
Right-of-use assets8,364 10,198 
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $25,457 and $22,706, respectively)
4,612 6,896 
Goodwill603,459 732,715 
Intangible assets, net311,673 351,454 
Deferred tax assets, net7,805 11,429 
Other noncurrent assets6,922 7,115 
Total assets$1,220,227 $1,425,078 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable$2,464 $9,231 
Deferred revenue35,245 36,790 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities80,848 86,226 
Current portion of long-term debt, net52,176 5,750 
Total current liabilities170,733 137,997 
Long-term debt, net398,865 582,715 
Deferred tax liabilities, net408 318 
Other long-term liabilities33,605 22,939 
Total liabilities603,611 743,969 
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Class A common stock (par value $0.01 per share, 6,000,000,000 shares authorized; 131,861,482 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026; 129,613,455 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025)
1,320 1,297 
Class B common stock (par value $0.01 per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 17 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)
— — 
Preferred stock (par value $0.01; authorized 600,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)
— — 
Additional paid-in capital1,818,716 1,803,905 
Accumulated deficit(1,459,076)(1,394,230)
Accumulated other comprehensive income155,098 159,021 
Total Bumble Inc. shareholders’ equity516,058 569,993 
Noncontrolling interests100,558 111,116 
Total shareholders’ equity616,616 681,109 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,220,227 $1,425,078 

 

 
Bumble Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share information)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Revenue$210,526 $248,229 $422,909 $495,330 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue53,996 74,338 108,820 147,691 
Selling and marketing expense29,214 32,092 56,174 91,826 
General and administrative expense30,650 36,146 61,412 57,790 
Product development expense35,522 32,510 65,693 67,014 
Depreciation and amortization expense3,897 6,631 8,309 16,216 
Impairment charge169,256 404,855 169,256 408,486 
Total operating costs and expenses322,535 586,572 469,664 789,023 
Operating loss(112,009)(338,343)(46,755)(293,693)
Interest expense, net(13,861)(10,259)(21,820)(22,308)
Other income (expense), net(4,465)(11,912)2,276 (18,674)
Loss before income taxes(130,335)(360,514)(66,299)(334,675)
Income tax (provision) benefit2,442 (6,469)(8,972)(12,477)
Net loss(127,893)(366,983)(75,271)(347,152)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(17,836)(113,239)(10,425)(106,852)
Net loss attributable to Bumble Inc. shareholders$(110,057)$(253,744)$(64,846)$(240,300)
Net loss per share attributable to Bumble Inc. shareholders
Basic loss per share$(0.84)$(2.45)$(0.50)$(2.31)
Diluted loss per share$(0.84)$(2.45)$(0.50)$(2.31)

 

 
Bumble Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(127,893)$(366,983)$(75,271)$(347,152)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Impairment charge169,256 404,855 169,256 408,486 
Depreciation and amortization expense3,897 6,631 8,309 16,216 
Changes in fair value of interest rate swaps11,234(674)3,870
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs2,024 515 2,521 1,016 
Loss on extinguishment of debt1,4851,485
Non-cash lease expense9538341,9091,624
Deferred income tax2345573,5671,884
Stock-based compensation expense9,5195,84920,3379,987
Net foreign exchange difference2,37014,775(6,093)25,635
Other, net331,721(56)853
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(7,164)(934)11,128(1,654)
Other current assets(1,467)(1,682)2,241(123)
Accounts payable7134,150(6,772)2,173
Deferred revenue(209)(242)(1,545)(1,971)
Lease liabilities(1,125)(1,023)(2,217)(1,911)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(6,998)(2,747)2,291(8,222)
Other, net7,9983,7264363,770
Net cash provided by operating activities53,62771,236130,852114,481
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(2,537)(3,509)(5,935)(5,920)
Net cash used in investing activities(2,537)(3,509)(5,935)(5,920)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from term loan, net456,000456,000
Repayment of term loan(589,125)(1,437)(590,563)(2,875)
Payment of debt issuance costs(7,019)(7,019)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest holders(7)(5,187)(9)(5,194)
Share repurchases(28,682)
Withholding tax paid on behalf of employees on stock-based awards(2,799)(2,314)(4,939)(5,736)
Payments on tax receivable agreement(8,917)
Net cash used in financing activities(142,950)(8,938)(146,530)(51,404)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents3071,146(295)1,474
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(91,553)59,935(21,908)58,631
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the period248,899205,758179,254207,062
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the period157,346265,693157,346265,693
Less restricted cash(3,388)(3,642)(3,388)(3,642)
Less cash classified within current assets held for sale(312)(312)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period$153,958 $261,739 $153,958 $261,739 

 

 
Bumble Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to NON-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Net Earnings (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
(In thousands, except percentages)Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Net loss$(127,893)$(366,983)$(75,271)$(347,152)
Add back:
Income tax provision (benefit)(2,442)6,4698,97212,477
Interest and derivative (gains) losses, net(1)
13,86110,25921,82022,308
Depreciation and amortization expense3,8976,6318,30916,216
Stock-based compensation expense9,5195,84920,3379,987
Employer costs related to stock-based compensation(2)
2304845431,189
Litigation costs, net of insurance reimbursements(3)
279862,085
Foreign exchange (gain) loss(4)
2,94212,037(3,760)18,054
Restructuring costs(5)
83412,1782,47013,388
Transaction and other costs(6)
1,1502721,3491,585
Changes in fair value of contingent earn-out liability1,701(36)(581)
Changes in fair value of investments in equity securities387(1)58
Tax receivable agreement liability remeasurement expense(7)
29886
Impairment charge(8)
169,256404,855169,256408,486
Loss on extinguishment of debt(9)
1,4851,485
Adjusted EBITDA$72,879$94,586$155,479$158,986
Net loss margin(60.7)%(147.8)%(17.8)%(70.1)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin34.6 %38.1 %36.8 %32.1 %
Net cash provided by operating activities$53,627$71,236$130,852$114,481
Less:
Capital expenditures(2,537)(3,509)(5,935)(5,920)
Free cash flow$51,090$67,727$124,917$108,561
Operating cash flow conversion****
Free cash flow conversion70.1 %71.6 %80.3 %68.3 %

* Not meaningful.

(1)Includes interest income received on money market funds and interest rate swaps, fair value changes in interest rate swaps, and interest expense incurred in connection with our long-term debt.
(2)Represents employer portion of Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes domestically, National Insurance contributions in the United Kingdom and comparable costs internationally related to the settlement of equity awards.
(3)Represents certain litigation costs, net of insurance proceeds, associated with pending litigations or settlements of litigation that arise outside of the ordinary course of business.
(4)Represents foreign exchange (gain) loss due to foreign currency transactions.
(5)Represents costs associated with discontinuing the operations of the Fruitz and Official apps and the 2025 Restructuring Plan, such as severance, benefits and other related costs.
(6)Represents transaction and other costs primarily related to acquisitions and divestiture of business, and debt financing-related costs associated with the Company's April 2026 refinancing.
(7)Represents recognized adjustments to the tax receivable agreement liability prior to its amendment in November 2025.
(8)Represents impairment charges to indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill in the second quarter of 2026, to the Official asset group in the first quarter of 2025, and to indefinite-lived intangible assets, goodwill and Fruitz held for sale in the second quarter of 2025.
 

 
(9)Represents the loss in connection with the repayment of the Term Loans under the 2020 Credit Agreement and the termination of the 2020 Revolving Credit Facility.
 

 
Supplementary Information (Unaudited)

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

(In thousands)Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Cost of revenue$82 $194 $132 $348 
Selling and marketing expense700 590 1,589 (249)
General and administrative expense4,945 3,507 11,163 (387)
Product development expense3,792 1,558 7,453 10,275 
Total stock-based compensation expense$9,519 $5,849 $20,337 $9,987 

Reconciliation of GAAP costs and expenses to non-GAAP costs and expenses by function

(In thousands)Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Cost of revenue GAAP$53,996 $74,338 $108,820 $147,691 
Stock-based compensation expense(82)(194)(132)(348)
Employer costs related to stock-based compensation(1)(14)(5)(39)
Restructuring costs(114)(958)(483)(994)
Transaction and other costs— (349)— (434)
Cost of revenue non-GAAP$53,799 $72,823 $108,200 $145,876 

(In thousands)Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Selling and marketing expense GAAP$29,214 $32,092 $56,174 $91,826 
Stock-based compensation expense(700)(590)(1,589)249 
Employer costs related to stock-based compensation(14)(16)(37)(55)
Restructuring costs(23)(1,830)(65)(2,025)
Selling and marketing expense non-GAAP$28,477 $29,656 $54,483 $89,995 

(In thousands)Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
General and administrative expense GAAP$30,650 $36,146 $61,412 $57,790 
Changes in fair value of contingent earn-out liability— (1,701)36 581 
Litigation costs, net of insurance proceeds(2)(798)(6)(2,085)
Stock-based compensation expense(4,945)(3,507)(11,163)387 
Employer costs related to stock-based compensation(79)(80)(190)(299)
Restructuring costs(3,354)(169)(3,429)
Transaction and other costs(943)163 (944)(245)
General and administrative expense non-GAAP$24,690 $26,869 $48,976 $52,700 

(In thousands)Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Product development expense GAAP$35,522 $32,510 $65,693 $67,014 
Stock-based compensation expense(3,792)(1,558)(7,453)(10,275)
Employer costs related to stock-based compensation(136)(374)(311)(796)
Restructuring costs(706)(6,036)(1,753)(6,940)
Transaction and other costs(207)(86)(405)(906)
Product development expense non-GAAP$30,681 $24,456 $55,771 $48,097 
 

 

(In thousands)Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Total operating costs and expenses GAAP$322,535 $586,572 $469,664 $789,023 
Impairment charge(169,256)(404,855)(169,256)(408,486)
Depreciation and amortization expense(3,897)(6,631)(8,309)(16,216)
Changes in fair value of contingent earn-out liability— (1,701)36 581 
Litigation costs, net of insurance proceeds(2)(798)(6)(2,085)
Stock-based compensation expense(9,519)(5,849)(20,337)(9,987)
Employer costs related to stock-based compensation(230)(484)(543)(1,189)
Restructuring costs(834)(12,178)(2,470)(13,388)
Transaction and other costs(1,150)(272)(1,349)(1,585)
Total operating costs and expenses non-GAAP$137,647 $153,804 $267,430 $336,668 


 

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