GRNDTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Grindr, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $21 — +33.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 12 Sept 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 (41): 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +33.5% 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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Sept 2026, Grindr, Inc. returned −2.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 99% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 98% 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.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Grindr, Inc. has a market value of $2.7B and an enterprise value of $3.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $509.8M. The latest quarter grew 32.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $95.6M, a 18.7% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $142.9M, after $11.1M of capital spending.
Grindr, Inc. spent $159.8M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 32.5×; forward P/E: 19.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.67%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Grindr, Inc. employs 172 people — $3.0M of revenue per employee.
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Grindr Inc. (GRND) presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in 2026, with a transcript of the event made available by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — The presentation gives GRND watchers insight into the company's strategy and messaging as delivered at a major industry investor conference.
Grindr has agreed to pay £26m to settle a UK lawsuit brought over allegations that it shared users' private information, including HIV status, in breach of UK law. The dating app allegedly allowed advertising firms access to this private user data.
Why it matters — The settlement highlights regulatory and legal exposure over user data privacy for GRND, which could weigh on investor confidence in the company's data-handling practices.
Grindr announced that Chairman and CEO George Arison will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco on September 10, 2026. A live webcast will be available on Grindr's investor relations website.
Why it matters — The appearance gives investors an opportunity to hear directly from Grindr's CEO at a major industry conference, potentially offering insight into the company's strategy and outlook.
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.
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. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, Grindr, Inc. ranks 86 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 +33.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Grindr, Inc. 86 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 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 -2.1% over the 12 months to 14 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Grindr Inc. is a social networking and dating platform focused on LGBTQ adults worldwide.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 11 Sept 2026): "Grindr Inc. (GRND) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript". Grindr Inc. (GRND) presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in 2026, with a transcript of the event made available by Seeking Alpha.
Grindr Inc. is a social networking and dating platform focused on LGBTQ adults worldwide. Grindr connects users through location-based features, profile tools, messaging, and discovery functions that support social interaction, dating, friendships, community building, and local exploration. The platform offers both free, ad-supported access and premium subscription services with additional features and controls. Grindr also supports trust and safety tools designed to improve user experience across the app. Headquartered in West Hollywood, California, Grindr serves users in over 190 countries and territories, making it an important digital platform in LGBTQ-focused social media and online dating. The company’s business today centers on its core app, subscription offerings, and advertising-supported services, with a product ecosystem built around communication, identity expression, and community connection.
CEO Mr. George Arison · 172 employees · United States · https://www.grindr.com
