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Grindr Inc (GRND)

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$22.48
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Upturn Advisory Summary

07/09/2025: GRND (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Above Average Performance

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4 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $26.25

1 Year Target Price $26.25

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$26.25 Target price
52w Low $10.26
Current$22.48
52w High $25.13

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 53.74%
Avg. Invested days 55
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.34B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 26.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 26.25
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 0.32
52 Weeks Range 10.26 - 25.13
Updated Date 07/9/2025
52 Weeks Range 10.26 - 25.13
Updated Date 07/9/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.6

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Profitability

Profit Margin -26.04%
Operating Margin (TTM) 27.03%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 11.19%
Return on Equity (TTM) -63.52%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 4376217614
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.95
Enterprise Value 4376217614
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.95
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.05
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 98.81
Shares Outstanding 196196000
Shares Floating 12865698
Shares Outstanding 196196000
Shares Floating 12865698
Percent Insiders 81.16
Percent Institutions 17.5

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Grindr Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Grindr Inc. was founded in 2009 and quickly became the leading dating app for gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. It pioneered location-based dating, revolutionizing how LGBTQ+ individuals connect. In 2022 it went public via SPAC merger.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Subscription Services: Grindr offers various subscription tiers (e.g., Grindr XTRA, Grindr Unlimited) that provide users with enhanced features, such as unlimited profiles, advanced filters, and ad-free browsing.
  • Advertising: Grindr generates revenue through advertising placements within the app, targeting its specific user base. Advertisements target users based on location and profile details.
  • Other Revenue: Includes revenue from smaller streams such as partner revenue and others.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

George Arison serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors overseeing its strategic direction.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Grindr (Free Version): The core, free-to-use dating app. Competitors include Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and other LGBTQ+ focused apps like Scruff, Taimi, and Lex. Market share is significant within the LGBTQ+ dating app market, but exact figures are difficult to precisely ascertain due to the fragmented nature of dating app statistics. They also have a large userbase, with an average of 10.8 million monthly active users in 2023.
  • Grindr XTRA: A subscription service offering enhanced features, such as ad-free browsing and more profile views. Competitors are the premium tiers of other dating apps. Revenue attributable to this is included in subscription revenue.
  • Grindr Unlimited: The highest tier of subscription offering all the features of XTRA plus unlimited profiles. Competitors are the premium tiers of other dating apps. Revenue attributable to this is included in subscription revenue.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The online dating industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving. It's driven by the increasing adoption of smartphones and social networking. The LGBTQ+ dating market, while niche, is growing and has unique needs.

Positioning

Grindr is positioned as the leading dating app for the LGBTQ+ community, benefiting from its early mover advantage and brand recognition. Its competitive advantage lies in its large and dedicated user base within this niche market.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for online dating apps is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Grindr, focusing on the LGBTQ+ segment, has a substantial portion of this TAM, estimated to be worth billions. Grindr is positioned to continue dominating this market, as well as exploring new services to grow the TAM.

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Strengths

  • First-mover advantage in the LGBTQ+ dating app market
  • Strong brand recognition and user loyalty
  • Large and engaged user base
  • Location-based technology offering unique user experience

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a specific niche market
  • Privacy and safety concerns (historically)
  • Competition from mainstream dating apps with LGBTQ+ inclusive features
  • Dependence on mobile platforms

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new features and services
  • Partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations
  • Diversification of revenue streams beyond subscriptions and advertising

Threats

  • Increasing competition from other dating apps
  • Changes in user preferences and behavior
  • Data privacy regulations and security breaches
  • Economic downturn impacting user spending on subscriptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MTCH
  • BMBL

Competitive Landscape

Grindr's advantage lies in its niche focus on the LGBTQ+ community, creating a highly targeted and engaged user base. However, it faces increasing competition from mainstream dating apps and other LGBTQ+ focused apps.

Major Acquisitions

Truffle Ventures

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquired as part of the Tiga SPAC merger.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Grindr experienced rapid growth in its early years, driven by the increasing adoption of smartphones and online dating. Post-SPAC, growth continues but is maturing.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth for Grindr in the coming years, driven by increased user engagement and subscription adoption. Growth is expected to continue at double digit percentages over the next few years.

Recent Initiatives: Grindr has recently focused on improving user safety and privacy, expanding into new markets, and developing new features to enhance user engagement.

Summary

Grindr is a leading dating app for the LGBTQ+ community, demonstrating strong brand recognition and a loyal user base. Financials are strengthening with strong revenue growth and high profit margins. They face competitive pressure and must be cautious about privacy and safety. While holding considerable market share, they are also expanding into new markets and features, continuing the growth trajectory. These strategies will continue to help the growth trajectory.

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About Grindr Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters West Hollywood, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-01-14
CEO & Executive Director Mr. George Arison
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
Full time employees 142
Full time employees 142

Grindr Inc. operates social network and dating application for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities worldwide. Its Grindr platform, a global social networking platform primarily serving and addressing the needs of gay, bisexual, and sexually explorative adults around the world. It also offers Grindr as the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket brand. In addition, the company provides ad-supported service and a premium subscription version. Grindr Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, California.