Grindr Inc. (GRND) Stock Price & Analysis
Grindr Inc. (GRND) closed at USD 15.1 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.27% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 15.06; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 15–15.36 on volume of 1,008,790 shares. Market capitalization is $2.62B, with a 52-week range of USD 9.73–18.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (GRND)
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.40 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 20.8 (range 19–22).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +18.6% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +49.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.15, revenue estimate $136M.
Analysts (GRND)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.40 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 20.8 (low 19, high 22).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $15 → $18 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GRND)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +18.6% | +49.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +18.7% | +8.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 47.7% | 92.9% |
| Max drawdown | -35.1% (Nov 2025→Feb 2026) | -87.3% (Nov 2022→Dec 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 15.1 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.27% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 15.06 |
| Open | USD 15.13 |
| Day Range | USD 15 – 15.36 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 9.73 – 18.5 |
| Volume | 1,008,790 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.62B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (GRND)
Nexqual's technical model rates GRND "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.81 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 15.46) |
| MACD | -0.14 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (GRND)
Wall Street analysts rate GRND "Strong Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 20.8 (range USD 19–22), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 20.8 |
| High Target | USD 22 |
| Low Target | USD 19 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (GRND)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.15 |
| Revenue Estimate | $136.46M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.13 vs est 0.15 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.14 vs est 0.13 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.11 vs est 0.12 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.17 vs est 0.11 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GRND)
| Total Revenue | $509.82M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +32.50% |
| Gross Margin | +74.94% |
| Operating Margin | +23.53% |
| Profit Margin | +18.75% |
| ROE | +108.65% |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Cash | $6.50M |
| Total Debt | $389.60M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GRND)
Nexqual rates Grindr Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +28% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 75%, operating 24% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $7M cash vs $390M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $154M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 109%, ROA 19.5% |
Ownership (GRND)
| Insider Ownership | +82.78% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +23.54% |
| Shares Outstanding | 173.82M |
| Float | 45.27M |
| Short % of Float | +11.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (GRND)
Grindr Inc. is led by George Arison (age 46), Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | George Arison (age 46) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | John F. North (age 47) |
| Chief Product Officer | Austin J. Balance (age 38) |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Tristan Pineiro |
| Senior Vice President of Engineering | Joel Keating |
Major Backers & Investors (GRND)
Notable institutional backers of Grindr Inc. include Citadel, Morgan Stanley, Perry Creek Capital, LP, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Citadel | 2.56% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.14% |
| Perry Creek Capital, LP | 1.06% |
| NORGES BANK | 0.99% |
| BWCP, LP | 0.95% |
| Quinn Opportunity Partners, LLC | 0.85% |
| Tikvah Management LLC | 0.84% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 2.36% |
| Vanguard Group | 1.55% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.03% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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