GRNDTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Grindr, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $21 — +31.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Grindr, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (97): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Momentum (37): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (32): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GRND, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +31.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | $15 → $18 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
| 11 Aug 2025 | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 June 2025 | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
| 12 May 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 May 2025 | Raymond James | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 21 Apr 2025 | JMP Securities | Reiterates | Market Outperform | — |
| 5 Mar 2025 | Citizens Capital Markets | Reiterates | Market Outperform | — |
| 6 Feb 2025 | JMP Securities | Reiterates | Market Outperform | — |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Raymond James | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 16 Dec 2024 | JMP Securities | Reiterates | Market Outperform | — |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Nov 2024 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 July 2024 | JMP Securities | Reiterates | Market Outperform | — |
| 27 June 2024 | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GRND appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Cheaper than 1% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Grindr, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call has been published via Seeking Alpha. The item reports on the company's quarterly earnings call discussion.
Why it matters — A GRND watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides insight into the company's quarterly performance and management commentary.
Grindr reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $138 million, up 33% year over year, and raised its full-year outlook. The company cited strength in subscription revenue, advertising, and operating leverage from greater use of artificial intelligence in software development.
Why it matters — The double-digit revenue growth and raised full-year guidance point to continued momentum across Grindr's core subscription and advertising businesses, along with improving operational efficiency.
Grindr CEO George Arison said AI has increased the company's engineering output 2.5-fold, adding that without generative AI, producing that same level of output would have required roughly 200 additional engineers.
Why it matters — A GRND watcher would care because the CEO's comments suggest AI-driven efficiency could meaningfully reduce the company's future hiring and engineering costs.
Grindr Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $0.10 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.14 per share. This compares with earnings of $0.08 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — GRND watchers would care because the company's latest quarterly results came in below analyst expectations.
Grindr's CEO said the company's spending on artificial intelligence is yielding results, including new premium subscription products and improved internal tools. The company estimates total engineering output roughly doubled between July 2025 and April 2026.
Why it matters — The AI investment appears to be boosting both product innovation and operational efficiency, which could support Grindr's subscription revenue growth and engineering productivity.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Grindr, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $21, with estimates ranging from $19 to $22. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Grindr, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Grindr, Inc. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Grindr, Inc. ranks 85 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +31.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Grindr, Inc. 85 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Grindr, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GRND are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $19 to $22 over the next 12 months.
Grindr, Inc. returned -2.0% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Grindr Inc. is a leading technology company that operates a widely recognized social networking application dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 8 Aug 2026): "Grindr Inc. (GRND) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Grindr, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call has been published via Seeking Alpha. The item reports on the company's quarterly earnings call discussion.
Grindr Inc. is a leading technology company that operates a widely recognized social networking application dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, Grindr’s platform serves as a primary digital meeting place for gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other members of the LGBTQ+ population, enabling real-time social connections through a location-based interface. The application focuses on fostering safe, inclusive online spaces and maintaining high engagement metrics, which contribute to its status as an influential player in both the technology and social networking sectors. Grindr Inc. plays a significant role in supporting underserved communities by enhancing digital social infrastructure and creating new opportunities for targeted communication and connection. In the financial markets, the company draws interest for its unique user demographic, consistent revenue streams from a subscription and advertising-based business model, and its presence in several thematic and technology-focused investment funds. As a publicly listed firm, Grindr Inc. highlights the ongoing evolution of digital platforms centered around specific communities and the growing intersection of technology with social progress.
CEO Mr. George Arison · 172 employees · United States · https://www.grindr.com