Grindr (GRND)


Market Price (10/18/2026): $14.095 | Market Cap: $2.5 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Application Software

Grindr (GRND)


Market Price (10/18/2026): $14.095
Market Cap: $2.5 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Application Software

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 30%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 28%

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.7%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Social Media & Creator Economy. Themes include Social Media Platforms.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -23%

Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%

Key risks
GRND key risks include [1] regulatory scrutiny over its handling of sensitive LGBTQ+ user data and [2] governance uncertainty stemming from board investigations and significant insider selling.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 30%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 28%
3 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.7%
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Social Media & Creator Economy. Themes include Social Media Platforms.
6 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -23%
7 Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
8 Key risks
GRND key risks include [1] regulatory scrutiny over its handling of sensitive LGBTQ+ user data and [2] governance uncertainty stemming from board investigations and significant insider selling.

GRND in ETFs

Weight = GRND's share of each fund

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VTWO0.01%
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DFAC0.00%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/16/2026

Grindr (GRND) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Results: Grindr's stock movement since June 30, 2026, was influenced by its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report on August 6, 2026, which presented a mixed financial picture. While the company reported revenue of $138.14 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $132.50 million and reflecting a 33% year-over-year growth, its earnings per share (EPS) of $0.10 missed analysts' consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.06. This combination of revenue outperformance and an EPS miss likely created offsetting pressures on the stock price.

2. Strategic Acquisition with Integration Uncertainties: The announcement of Grindr's acquisition of Freddie (PurposeMed), a telehealth PrEP provider, for approximately $250 million in cash and stock on September 30, 2026, introduced both strategic opportunity and integration concerns. While the acquisition aims to expand Grindr into HIV prevention and telehealth, it is expected to have an "immaterial impact" on the company's fiscal year 2026 financial results and could pressure combined margins due to early U.S. investment, leading to investor caution and a neutral stock reaction.

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Updated on 10/16/2026

Grindr (GRND) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Results: Grindr's stock movement since June 30, 2026, was influenced by its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report on August 6, 2026, which presented a mixed financial picture. While the company reported revenue of $138.14 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $132.50 million and reflecting a 33% year-over-year growth, its earnings per share (EPS) of $0.10 missed analysts' consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.06. This combination of revenue outperformance and an EPS miss likely created offsetting pressures on the stock price.

2. Strategic Acquisition with Integration Uncertainties: The announcement of Grindr's acquisition of Freddie (PurposeMed), a telehealth PrEP provider, for approximately $250 million in cash and stock on September 30, 2026, introduced both strategic opportunity and integration concerns. While the acquisition aims to expand Grindr into HIV prevention and telehealth, it is expected to have an "immaterial impact" on the company's fiscal year 2026 financial results and could pressure combined margins due to early U.S. investment, leading to investor caution and a neutral stock reaction.

3. Significant Insider Selling Activity: The stock experienced downward pressure from substantial insider selling during the period. Notably, Director George Raymond Zage III conducted significant sales, divesting 500,000 shares for approximately $7.78 million on September 16-17, 2026, and another 500,000 shares valued at over $6.9 million on September 30, 2026. Overall, insider trading over the ninety days prior to October 16, 2026, totaled over $21 million in sales, creating a persistent supply overhang and tempering positive sentiment.

4. Market Awaiting Fiscal Q3 2026 Earnings Amidst Broad Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment was likely muted by a "wait and see" approach in anticipation of the upcoming fiscal Q3 2026 earnings report, estimated for November 5, 2026. This pre-earnings holding pattern counterbalanced a generally positive macroeconomic backdrop, where the broader software and technology sector, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, reached new highs, providing some underlying support to the stock that prevented a significant decline but did not propel it higher.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.9% change in GRND stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/17/2026 was primarily driven by a -6.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610172026Change
Stock Price ($)14.3714.09-1.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4765107.1%
Net Income Margin (%)19.9%18.7%-5.6%
P/E Multiple27.926.1-6.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1831773.7%
Cumulative Contribution-1.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GRND-1.9% 
Market (SPY)2.2%1.7%
Sector (XLK)-3.7%-21.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 16.5% change in GRND stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 15.9% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)331202610172026Change
Stock Price ($)12.0914.0916.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)44051015.9%
Net Income Margin (%)21.5%18.7%-13.0%
P/E Multiple23.626.110.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1851774.5%
Cumulative Contribution16.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GRND16.5% 
Market (SPY)17.7%8.3%
Sector (XLK)38.2%-4.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.2% change in GRND stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/17/2026 was primarily driven by a -36.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202510172026Change
Stock Price ($)15.0214.09-6.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)38551032.4%
P/S Multiple7.64.9-36.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)19617710.9%
Cumulative Contribution-6.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GRND-6.2% 
Market (SPY)15.5%15.3%
Sector (XLK)30.7%7.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 145.0% change in GRND stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 129.4% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)930202310172026Change
Stock Price ($)5.7514.09145.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)222510129.4%
P/S Multiple4.54.98.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)174177-1.6%
Cumulative Contribution145.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GRND145.0% 
Market (SPY)84.7%23.9%
Sector (XLK)127.8%18.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GRND Return-5%-54%89%103%-24%12%42%
Peers Return6%-20%-4%55%-19%-21%-20%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GRND Win Rate67%75%67%50%33%50% 
Peers Win Rate64%47%47%68%50%42% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GRND Max Drawdown--87%-35%-16%-52%-29% 
Peers Max Drawdown-25%-40%-25%-40%-52%-47% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ADSK, HIT, BMR, DSGX, EGAN.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/16/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventGRNDS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-16.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven17 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-10.9%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.2%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven11 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-18.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven24 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-13.8%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven79 days31 days

Compare to ADSK, HIT, BMR, DSGX, EGAN

In The Past

Grindr's stock fell -16.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 19.5% gain to breakeven.

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Compare to ADSK, HIT, BMR, DSGX, EGAN

In The Past

Grindr's stock fell -16.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 19.5% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Grindr (GRND)

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Grindr, trading under the symbol GRND, currently operates as Tiga Acquisition Corp., a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). Its primary business activity involves identifying and executing a business combination, such as a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, or reorganization, with one or more existing businesses or entities. The company itself does not have significant ongoing operational activities.

In this capacity, GRND does not offer traditional products or services to end consumers. Instead, its core function is to facilitate the process of bringing a private company to the public market through a de-SPAC transaction. Its main "product" is effectively the vehicle for this corporate maneuver, backed by the financial structure and expertise required to complete such a merger.

The primary "customers" or "markets" for GRND are the private companies it seeks to combine with, as well as investors who acquire its shares with the expectation of participating in the potential value creation resulting from a successful business combination. Incorporated in 2020 and headquartered in Singapore, the company's focus is squarely on completing its intended merger or acquisition.

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Grindr is an online dating application geared towards the gay, bi, trans, and queer community. It was founded in 2009 by Joel Simkhai. The company is headquartered in West Hollywood, California. Here is a list of Grindr's management team members:

George Arison

Chief Executive Officer and Director George Arison was appointed CEO of Grindr in October 2022. Prior to joining Grindr, Mr. Arison co-founded and served as CEO of Shift Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFT), an e-commerce marketplace for cars, from 2013 to 2022. He also co-founded and was the CEO of Taxi Magic (later Curb Mobility) from 2007 to 2013, a company that pioneered the e-hailing of taxis. Curb Mobility was sold to Verifone. Mr. Arison has also been an investor in and advisor to several technology companies.

Vance Colarossi

Chief Financial Officer Vance Colarossi has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Grindr since May 2023. Prior to joining Grindr, he was the CFO of Performance Matters, an education technology company, and previously held CFO positions at Goal Zero, a portable power company, and Skullcandy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKUL), an audio equipment company.

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Key Risks to Grindr (GRND)

  • Privacy and Data Security Concerns / Regulatory Compliance

    Grindr faces significant and ongoing risks related to user privacy and data security, stemming from a history of inadequate data protection practices. The company has previously been scrutinized for sharing sensitive user data, including HIV status and precise location information, with third-party vendors without explicit user consent. This has led to substantial regulatory actions, such as a proposed €10 million fine from Norway's data protection authority for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Operating within an increasingly complex and evolving regulatory landscape, Grindr is exposed to potential severe penalties, reputational damage, and restrictions on its services if it fails to comply with data protection and consumer privacy laws. Given that Grindr serves the LGBTQ+ community, the exposure of such sensitive personal data carries heightened risks of prejudice, discrimination, and even physical harm to users in certain regions, severely eroding user trust.

  • Intensifying Competition and User Growth Challenges

    Grindr operates in a highly competitive online dating and social networking market characterized by low barriers to entry. The company faces significant competition from established platforms such as Tinder, Bumble, and HER, as well as emerging niche dating applications. There are concerns regarding the sustainability of Grindr's user growth, with reports indicating a slowdown or even slight decline in Monthly Active Users (MAUs). Aggressive monetization strategies, including the introduction of more advertisements and paywalls, have been cited as factors contributing to user dissatisfaction and potential churn, which can undermine the platform's crucial network effect. To maintain its market position, Grindr must continuously innovate its offerings and differentiate itself from competitors to attract and retain its user base.

  • Dependence on Third-Party Platforms

    Grindr's business model is significantly dependent on major third-party app stores, primarily Apple's App Store and Google Play, for the distribution of its application and the processing of payments. This reliance presents a notable vulnerability. Any changes in the policies, terms of service, or commercial relationships with these dominant platforms could adversely impact Grindr's ability to reach its users and generate revenue. Furthermore, content moderation policies imposed by these app stores can also influence Grindr's operational flexibility and its capacity to effectively serve the unique needs of its LGBTQ+ community.

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Grindr (GRND) primarily offers a location-based social networking and online dating application for LGBTQ+ individuals. Its main products include the free Grindr app, and premium subscription services such as Grindr XTRA and Grindr Unlimited, which provide enhanced features. The company also generates revenue through advertising and partnerships. Grindr is expanding its offerings to include AI personalization features, intent-based products like "Right Now" and "Roam," and exploring the health and wellness sector.

The addressable market sizes for Grindr's main products and services are as follows:

  • Global Online Dating Application Market: The global online dating application market was estimated at USD 8,640.8 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 14,415.4 million by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.6% from 2024 to 2030. Another estimate projects the market size to be USD 9.07 billion in 2024, growing to USD 18.61 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.48% from 2025 to 2034.

  • Global LGBTQ+ Dating App Market: The LGBTQ+ dating app market was valued at USD 935.9 million in 2024. It is expected to grow from USD 1,023 million in 2025 to USD 2,500 million by 2035, at a CAGR of approximately 9.3% during this period. Another projection indicates the global LGBTQ+ Dating App Market is expected to reach a valuation of USD 2.14 billion by 2024 and USD 4.2 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.82% from 2023 to 2032. North America is identified as a dominant region in this market, with Europe also showing steady expansion and Asia-Pacific experiencing moderate growth.

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Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth for Grindr (GRND) over the next 2-3 years:
  • Price Increases and New Premium Tiers: Grindr plans to drive revenue growth through strategic price adjustments for its existing premium tiers, such as Xtra and Unlimited, with a global rollout anticipated in the first half of 2026. Additionally, the company is introducing a new AI-powered premium tier called "Edge," which has shown strong test results and is targeted as a significant revenue driver for 2027. This strategy aims to increase average revenue per paying user by offering enhanced value.
  • AI-Powered Product Innovation and Enhanced Features: Grindr is transforming into an "AI-native" organization, with AI agents contributing significantly to new code development. This integration is leading to the rollout of new premium AI experiences and features like "For You," "Chat Summaries," and "A-List," which are designed to improve user engagement and drive monetization. The company expects broader monetization from these AI-native products in 2026.
  • Global Monetization and International Market Expansion: Grindr is actively pursuing expanded global monetization strategies, including the worldwide rollout of its AI-powered premium tiers. The company's future growth strategy emphasizes international expansion, with key areas for user growth identified in Latin America and Asia, particularly India. This broader reach will enable Grindr to tap into new user bases and generate revenue from diverse markets.
  • Diversification into New Business Lines: Grindr aims to evolve into a "super app" for the LGBTQ+ community, expanding beyond its core dating and social networking functionalities into new service areas. This includes a focus on health and wellness services, with "Woodwork," a performance medications business, highlighted as a new initiative that could offer potential upside to revenue, although its revenue growth is not yet predictable for 2026. The company is also exploring products for relationships and travel.

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Capital Allocation Decisions for Grindr (GRND)

Share Repurchases

  • Grindr announced a 3-year, $400 million expansion of its share repurchase authorization, extending the program through March 2029.
  • In 2025, the company repurchased 25.1 million shares for approximately $450 million against an original $500 million authorization.
  • Approximately $50 million of the original repurchase authority remained and rolled into the new expanded program, resulting in a total repurchase availability of up to $450 million.

Inbound Investments

  • On October 24, 2025, majority shareholders George Raymond Zage III and James Fu Bin Lu submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Grindr not already owned by them for $18.00 per share in a going-private transaction.

Capital Expenditures

  • Grindr's capital expenditures were $4.206 million for the period ending September 30, 2025, marking a 238.38% increase from the same period in the prior year.
  • Annual capital expenditures for Grindr were $5.345 million in 2024 and $4.23 million in 2023.
  • The company focuses its investments on team, platform foundations, ecosystem health, and rapidly growing AI capabilities to drive long-term growth and profitability.

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Peer Outperformance in Application Software

GRND has outperformed 85% of its 124 Application Software peers over 5Y. Application Software ranks 11th of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Application Software constituents that GRND has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
75%
of 151 industry peers · 8.7% return
3Y
92%
of 138 industry peers · 142.1% return
5Y
85%
of 124 industry peers · 39.2% return
No Application Software peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten GRND by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Application Software is GRND's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 36.8%145.7%270.2% TTMI 595% · FLEX 547% · JBL 353%
Communications Equipment 35 4.8%104.4%87.4% AAOI 947% · LITE 867% · ANET 626%
Technology Distributors 9 48.0%84.8%82.0% AVT 172% · SNX 149% · CNXN 114%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 53.9%60.1%72.9% AXTI 530% · KLAC 429% · LRCX 392%
Electronic Components 26 3.0%76.8%49.9% CLS 3160% · BELFA 1172% · APH 331%
Semiconductors 54 8.8%32.6%30.2% MU 1230% · NVDA 884% · AVGO 614%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 21 14.9%55.2%10.8% DELL 816% · STX 798% · SMCI 792%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 -1.0%42.0%-3.3% GDDY 52% · VRSN 44% · DOCN 11%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 26 -16.9%22.5%-8.0% PI 233% · OSIS 105% · KEYS 96%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -28.2%-10.8%-19.6% CHRN 396742% · APLD 464% · ADEA 135%
Application Software ← 125 -22.1%-15.7%-47.7% PLTR 675% · FROG 148% · AGYS 106%
Systems Software 69 -15.6%13.9%-54.1% ZETA 301% · CRWD 233% · FTNT 168%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

GRNDADSKHITBMRDSGXEGANMedian
NameGrindr Autodesk Health I.Beamr Im.Descarte.eGain  
Mkt Price14.10239.460.641.6687.145.559.83
Mkt Cap2.550.30.0-7.50.22.5
Rev LTM5107,79033-77591510
Op Inc LTM1522,175-5-2488152
FCF LTM1432,804-8-29921143
FCF 3Y Avg1041,907-2-24312104
CFO LTM1542,896-5-30621154
CFO 3Y Avg1111,994-0-25013111

Growth & Margins

GRNDADSKHITBMRDSGXEGANMedian
NameGrindr Autodesk Health I.Beamr Im.Descarte.eGain  
Rev Chg LTM32.4%17.9%23.0%-13.2%3.1%17.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg31.9%14.4%--13.8%-2.3%14.1%
Rev Chg Q32.5%16.1%-13.5%-11.8%-4.7%11.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM7.1%3.8%-3.7%-2.8%-1.2%2.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM54.1%43.6%-497.0%-24.4%79.7%43.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg82.9%29.5%--18.7%127.9%56.2%
Op Mgn LTM29.8%27.9%-16.1%-32.0%8.7%27.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg27.0%24.4%0.9%-30.2%6.7%24.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.4%0.9%-12.8%-0.9%-2.2%-0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM30.3%37.2%-15.6%-39.4%23.2%30.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg26.9%28.8%0.5%-36.0%14.2%26.9%
FCF/Rev LTM28.0%36.0%-23.3%-38.5%22.5%28.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg25.3%27.5%-6.1%-35.0%13.7%25.3%

Valuation

GRNDADSKHITBMRDSGXEGANMedian
NameGrindr Autodesk Health I.Beamr Im.Descarte.eGain  
Mkt Cap2.550.30.0-7.50.22.5
P/S4.96.51.2-9.61.74.9
P/Op Inc16.423.1-7.6-30.118.918.9
P/EBIT16.823.1-7.3-29.318.918.9
P/E26.130.6-10.1-39.716.926.1
P/CFO16.117.4-7.8-24.47.116.1
Total Yield3.8%3.3%-9.7%-2.5%5.9%3.3%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%-0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.6%3.6%--3.1%7.7%3.6%
D/E0.20.10.0-0.00.00.0
Net D/E0.2-0.0-0.2--0.1-0.5-0.1

Returns

GRNDADSKHITBMRDSGXEGANMedian
NameGrindr Autodesk Health I.Beamr Im.Descarte.eGain  
1M Rtn-8.8%9.5%-21.4%30.3%9.4%2.1%5.8%
3M Rtn-7.6%9.7%-43.6%34.6%17.5%-15.4%1.0%
6M Rtn6.9%-1.1%-57.5%-9.6%14.0%-31.7%-5.3%
12M Rtn8.8%-21.1%-78.9%-37.5%-9.5%-58.9%-29.3%
3Y Rtn142.2%14.2%-87.5%11.8%18.4%-9.4%13.0%
1M Excs Rtn-11.0%7.3%-23.6%28.1%7.2%-0.1%3.6%
3M Excs Rtn-14.4%5.1%-48.4%30.8%13.4%-21.0%-4.7%
6M Excs Rtn-2.7%-10.6%-66.9%-19.2%4.5%-41.2%-14.9%
12M Excs Rtn-6.2%-38.5%-97.4%-58.6%-27.0%-78.4%-48.6%
3Y Excs Rtn61.3%-65.9%-164.1%-68.3%-61.6%-87.5%-67.1%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment440345260195146
Total440345260195146


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Single Segment1269355
Total1269355


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Single Segment95-131-56
Total95-131-56


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$14.09 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.5 
First Trading Date01/14/2021 
Distance from 52W High-21.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$15.39$13.62
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA-8.5%3.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility44.1%48.5%
Downside Capture-37.5740.70
Upside Capture-33.3553.39
Correlation (S&P 500)-6.6%10.8%
GRND Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.670.34-0.090.250.560.71
Up Beta2.071.79-0.250.580.210.53
Down Beta1.750.14-0.05-0.160.300.80
Up Capture38%-42%11%41%59%71%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days10193063115373
Down Capture51%64%-33%-10%90%87%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days12233462134361

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GRND
GRND10.8%48.5%0.36-
Sector ETF (XLK)29.7%26.4%0.954.8%
Equity (SPY)15.8%12.7%0.8612.3%
Gold (GLD)-1.4%29.4%-0.05-1.0%
Commodities (DBC)52.4%20.7%1.92-9.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%13.7%0.098.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-26.5%43.6%-0.5914.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GRND
GRND6.8%109.6%0.35-
Sector ETF (XLK)20.2%26.0%0.696.6%
Equity (SPY)13.2%17.1%0.598.2%
Gold (GLD)18.4%18.9%0.79-0.3%
Commodities (DBC)9.9%19.5%0.39-1.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.6%18.8%-0.028.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.6%51.8%0.344.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GRND
GRND2.8%102.4%0.32-
Sector ETF (XLK)23.9%25.0%0.866.7%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.728.2%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.4%0.61-0.2%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.37-1.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.218.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.2%1.034.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9152026-25.5%
Average Daily Volume1.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity176.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.2%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/9/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/2026-3.3%-8.2%-11.1%
5/7/20269.3%0.3%-20.1%
2/26/2026-2.8%-0.7%6.2%
11/6/202511.0%5.8%-1.3%
8/7/2025-12.3%-8.7%-12.4%
5/8/2025-1.8%-3.8%-5.0%
3/5/2025-16.0%-11.6%-3.0%
11/7/20241.6%-3.0%4.9%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive766
# Negative91010
Median Positive8.5%11.1%16.7%
Median Negative-4.2%-8.2%-11.7%
Max Positive15.7%16.8%41.8%
Max Negative-16.0%-11.7%-23.1%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/2026-3.3%-8.2%-11.1%
5/7/20269.3%0.3%-20.1%
2/26/2026-2.8%-0.7%6.2%
11/6/202511.0%5.8%-1.3%
8/7/2025-12.3%-8.7%-12.4%
5/8/2025-1.8%-3.8%-5.0%
3/5/2025-16.0%-11.6%-3.0%
11/7/20241.6%-3.0%4.9%
8/8/20248.5%9.0%10.6%
5/9/2024-4.2%-9.3%-13.8%
3/7/20247.3%13.3%22.8%
11/13/202315.7%14.5%41.8%
8/14/20238.5%16.8%24.1%
5/15/2023-4.2%-3.2%-3.8%
3/6/2023-6.2%-11.7%-13.3%
12/5/2022-3.9%-8.3%-23.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive766
# Negative91010
Median Positive8.5%11.1%16.7%
Median Negative-4.2%-8.2%-11.7%
Max Positive15.7%16.8%41.8%
Max Negative-16.0%-11.7%-23.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202503/02/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202403/07/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202303/11/202410-K
09/30/202311/14/202310-Q
06/30/202308/14/202310-Q
03/31/202305/15/202310-Q
12/31/202203/17/202310-K
06/30/202210/19/2022S-4/A
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202503/02/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202403/07/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202303/11/202410-K
09/30/202311/14/202310-Q
06/30/202308/14/202310-Q
03/31/202305/15/202310-Q
12/31/202203/17/202310-K
06/30/202210/19/2022S-4/A

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported 540.00 Mil 0.9% RaisedGuidance: 535.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported 232.00 Mil 2.2% RaisedGuidance: 227.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported 535.00 Mil 1.3% RaisedGuidance: 528.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported 227.00 Mil 4.6% RaisedGuidance: 217.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/26/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported 528.00 Mil    
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported 217.00 Mil 13.0% Higher NewGuidance: 192.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 10/16/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Katz, ZacharyCLO and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell1016202615.2315,227231,9079,412,140Form
2Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectSell1005202613.65292,2703,989,48697,293,692Form
3Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectSell1005202614.17207,7302,944,180105,164,652Form
4Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectSell918202615.41166,4002,564,224117,543,520Form
5Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectSell918202615.62333,6005,210,832121,744,514Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Katz, ZacharyCLO and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell1016202615.2315,227231,9079,412,140Form
2Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectSell1005202613.65292,2703,989,48697,293,692Form
3Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectSell1005202614.17207,7302,944,180105,164,652Form
4Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectSell918202615.41166,4002,564,224117,543,520Form
5Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectSell918202615.62333,6005,210,832121,744,514Form
6Katz, ZacharyCLO and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell915202615.5715,227237,0849,859,344Form
7Balance, Austin JChief Product OfficerDirectSell902202615.4689,6381,385,80313,141,866Form
8Baer, Daniel BrooksDirectSell821202615.653,50054,775749,823Form
9Katz, ZacharyCLO and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell819202615.8310,172161,02310,764,400Form
10Katz, ZacharyCLO and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell805202617.8912,979232,19412,347,177Form
11Katz, ZacharyCLO and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell720202615.9510,172162,24311,215,258Form
12Katz, ZacharyCLO and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell702202616.2812,800208,38411,612,898Form
13Katz, ZacharyCLO and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell630202614.6512,799187,50510,637,702Form
14Katz, ZacharyCLO and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell622202613.2910,172135,1869,820,273Form
15Richardson, NathanDirectSell603202612.591,50018,88586,027Form
16Balance, Austin JChief Product OfficerDirectSell512202615.0031,615474,31713,703,499Form
17Richardson, NathanDirectSell505202613.511,50020,265112,579Form
18Richardson, NathanDirectSell403202612.171,50018,255119,668Form
19Richardson, NathanDirectSell304202611.271,50016,905127,723Form
20Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell206202610.01475,0004,754,750184,505,331Form
21Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell206202610.07600,0006,042,000190,394,507Form
22Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell206202610.13375,0003,798,750197,606,933Form
23Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell203202610.73234,3392,514,457213,334,944Form
24Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell203202611.14178,4271,987,677224,097,142Form
25Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell203202611.27200,0002,254,000228,723,151Form
26Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell127202611.74200,0002,348,000240,609,739Form
27Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell127202611.97239,0002,860,830247,717,558Form
28Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell127202611.90200,0002,380,000249,113,017Form
29Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell122202611.98200,0002,396,000253,183,727Form
30Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell122202611.99200,0002,398,000255,793,065Form
31Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell122202612.06200,0002,412,000259,698,436Form
32Lu, James FU Bin DirectSell113202613.23112,3681,486,62958,940Form
33Lu, James FU Bin DirectSell113202613.22302,9394,004,8541,544,400Form
34Richardson, NathanDirectSell106202613.661,50020,490195,789Form
35Lu, James FU Bin DirectSell1230202513.503,62848,9786,909,746Form
36Lu, James FU Bin DirectSell1229202513.5143,994594,3596,963,878Form
37Lu, James FU Bin DirectSell1229202513.80100,0001,380,0007,720,479Form
38Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectBuy1209202513.5150,000675,500109,610,453Form
39Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectBuy1205202513.5080,0001,080,000108,854,320Form
40Zage, George Raymond IiiLLCBuy1205202513.4875,0001,011,00018,676,634Form
41Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectBuy1204202513.56100,0001,356,000108,253,317Form
42Zage, George Raymond IiiLLCBuy1204202512.95100,0001,295,00016,971,066Form
43Zage, George Raymond IiiLLCBuy1202202512.91150,0001,936,50015,627,645Form
44Richardson, NathanDirectSell1202202512.701,50019,050201,079Form
45Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectBuy1202202512.88150,0001,932,000101,536,685Form
46Katz, ZacharyGC and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell1128202512.5229,383367,8755,773,435Form
47Richardson, NathanDirectSell1120202513.551,50020,325234,862Form
48Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1118202513.6575,7481,033,960305,608,035Form
49Richardson, NathanDirectSell1118202514.034856,805264,227Form
50Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1117202514.014,31660,467314,729,256Form
51Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1117202514.10363,6655,127,676316,811,927Form
52Katz, ZacharyGC and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell1114202514.3913,781198,3097,058,583Form
53Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1113202514.45205,5792,970,617329,931,012Form
54Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1113202514.80291,9484,320,830340,964,990Form
55Lu, James FU Bin Longview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1113202514.99558,7448,375,573349,718,544Form
56Balance, Austin JChief Product OfficerDirectSell1113202515.0834,160515,2377,859,504Form
57Katz, ZacharyGC and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell1105202513.7315,601214,2027,314,493Form
58Lu, James FU BinLongview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1021202513.13250,0003,282,500313,660,824Form
59Lu, James FU BinLongview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1017202512.66400,0005,064,000305,598,056Form
60Lu, James FU BinLongview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1017202512.96400,0005,184,000318,023,716Form
61Richardson, NathanDirectSell1015202513.501,00013,500260,793Form
62Lu, James FU BinLongview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1015202512.95350,0004,533,695323,043,457Form
63Katz, ZacharyGC and Head of Global AffairsDirectSell1015202512.837,64598,0747,034,385Form
64Lu, James FU BinLongview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1015202511.94300,0003,582,000301,949,072Form
65Lu, James FU BinLongview Grindr Holdings LimitedSell1014202513.151,000,00013,150,000336,493,601Form
66Zage, George Raymond IiiDirectBuy1014202513.151,000,00013,150,000101,692,671Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 18, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Tikvah Management LLC$16.4 Mil5.1%21ADD +67.3%13F
BWCP, LP$18.9 Mil2.9%27ADD +46.8%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Tikvah Management LLC$16.4 Mil5.1%21ADD +67.3%13F
BWCP, LP$18.9 Mil2.9%27ADD +46.8%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
BWCP, LP$18.9 Mil2.9%27ADD +46.8%13F
Tikvah Management LLC$16.4 Mil5.1%21ADD +67.3%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 10/17/2026