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8-K ·Filed Feb 26, 2026

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Grindr Inc.
BULLISH
Impact 8/10
Horizonmonths Processed8mo ago SEC0001820144-26-000004
8-K material event: Items 1.01
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

The combination of strong financial performance, optimistic guidance, and shareholder stability through the cooperation agreement suggests sustainable growth. The significant buyback indicates confidence in future cash flows. Monitor execution against the 2026 guidance and any changes in user growth metrics.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
GRND ▲ +12.57% at T+60d
LONG call ✓ call won +12.57% · α vs SPY +3.18% · entry $11.38 → $12.81
Entry = T+0 close
Feb 26, 2026
via day close
T+1d
+1.14%
call +1.14% · α +1.09%
$11.51
settled 8mo ago
T+5d
+2.02%
call +2.02% · α +4.00%
$11.61
settled 8mo ago
T+20d
+9.31%
call +9.31% · α +16.87%
$12.44
settled 7mo ago
T+60d
+12.57%
call +12.57% · α +3.18%
$12.81
settled 5mo ago

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Executive Summary

Grindr reported strong 2025 financial results with 28% revenue growth and $196M Adjusted EBITDA, exceeding its IPO revenue. The company introduced 2026 guidance for over $528M revenue and $217M Adjusted EBITDA, and announced a $400M share buyback increase. Simultaneously, the company secured a cooperation agreement with its largest shareholder to prevent a going-private transaction for 18 months.

Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$439.9M
+27.6% YoY
EPS
$0.21
Guidance
> $528M
raised
Free Cash Flow
$132.9M
Gross Margin
44.5%

Key Facts

  • 28% YoY revenue growth in 2025
  • 2026 revenue guidance > $528M and Adjusted EBITDA > $217M
  • $400M increase to share repurchase program
  • Cooperation agreement with largest shareholder prevents going-private transaction for 18 months
  • Net income of $95M in 2025 vs. net loss of $131M in 2024

Financial Impact

$439.9M revenue in 2025 (28% growth), $196M Adjusted EBITDA, $95M net income, $400M share buyback authorization

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Risk Factors

  • Execution risk on ambitious 2026 guidance
  • Potential regulatory challenges in international markets
  • Dependence on user growth and engagement metrics not fully disclosed

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE

Investment Themes

Software & IT

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001820144-26-000004
Exhibit: exhibit101-cooperationagre.htm0001820144-26-000004
Document: grnd-20260226.htm0001820144-26-000004
Document: 0001820144-26-000004-index-headers.html0001820144-26-000004
Document: 0001820144-26-000004-index.html0001820144-26-000004
Document: 0001820144-26-000004.txt0001820144-26-000004
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Report published Feb 26, 2026