Bumble Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Bumble's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -67.7%, while the Interactive Media and Services industry saw earnings growing at 16.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10% per year.
Key information
-67.73%
Earnings growth rate
-72.24%
EPS growth rate
| Interactive Media and Services Industry Growth | 6.15% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.02% |
| Return on equity | -131.45% |
| Net Margin | -67.88% |
| Next Earnings Update | 05 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Bumble: Fundamentals Are Shaky Amid 2026 Product Reset
Apr 20
BMBL: User Stabilization And Transition Year Risks Will Shape Recovery Trajectory
Analysts have adjusted Bumble's overall price target mix slightly lower, with individual targets now clustering in a roughly $3.30 to $5.00 range as they balance signs of stabilization in user trends and earnings with caution about what several still view as a transition year. Analyst Commentary Across recent research, analysts are split between cautious and more constructive views, with changes in ratings and price targets reflecting how they see Bumble balancing a transition phase with signs of stabilization in core app metrics and profitability.BMBL: User Stabilization And Quality Reset Will Support Long-Term Recovery Potential
Narrative Update on Bumble The analyst price target for Bumble has been adjusted modestly, moving from $4.53 to $4.28 as analysts balance cautious views on a transition year with indications of stabilizing user trends and stronger recent results. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Bumble points to a mixed setup, with some analysts leaning more constructive on execution and user trends, while others stay cautious on the pace and durability of any improvement.
BMBL: Transition Year Payer Headwinds Will Drive Cautious Return Expectations
Narrative update on Bumble The analyst price target for Bumble has been trimmed from $3.50 to $3.30 as analysts weigh signs of early stabilization in users and payer trends against expectations for a transition year and a slower path to reaccelerating growth. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Bumble, with some firms lifting targets on signs of stabilization and others trimming expectations as they reassess execution and growth risks following the latest quarterly update.BMBL: Higher Risk Assumptions Will Still Support Long-Term Recovery Potential
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Bumble has been reduced by $0.50, with analysts pointing to updated valuation work that includes a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research around the small cut to the Bumble price target focuses on fine tuning of inputs rather than a major shift in the core story.
BMBL: Higher Margins And Product Transition Will Drive Long Term Rebound
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Bumble by $0.50, citing slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a higher discount rate, and a lower future P/E, partly offset by expectations for a modestly higher profit margin. Analyst Commentary Even with a slightly lower price target, bullish analysts still see room for upside in Bumble if management delivers on revenue and margin expectations.BMBL: Quality-First Revamp And Leadership Reset Will Support Long-Term Recovery Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Bumble, with recent cuts such as US$6 to US$3.50 and US$7 to US$4.50, reflecting more cautious assumptions around fair value, discount rates and future P/E as the company works through its product revamp and quality first strategy. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on recalibrating expectations for Bumble as it works through its quality first strategy and broader product revamp.BMBL: Quality Reset And Product Revamp Will Drive Long Term Rebound
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Bumble, and our updated fair value estimate now implies roughly a US$0.01 higher intrinsic value per share. This reflects slightly softer revenue and growth assumptions paired with modestly better margin and P/E inputs.BMBL: Quality Reset And Share Reduction Will Support Long Term Rebound
Analysts have cut their price targets on Bumble by roughly a third, with some reductions to about $3.50 to $5.00 per share. They cited weaker near term revenue visibility, softer payer trends and ongoing business and product transitions following Q3 results.BMBL: Lower Price Expectations And Product Reset Will Define Returns Ahead
The analyst price target for Bumble has been cut to $3.50 from $6.00, as analysts factor in weaker topline growth, softer payer trends, and reduced visibility from ongoing product and marketing changes. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have steadily reduced their expectations for Bumble's equity value, with multiple price target cuts clustering around the low to mid single digits.We Think Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Dec 18
BMBL: Quality-First User Revamp Will Drive Long-Term Recovery Despite Near-Term Headwinds
Analysts have reduced their average price target for Bumble by roughly $1 to $3.50, reflecting ongoing concerns about weaker user and payer trends, near term revenue headwinds, and limited visibility into the benefits of the company’s product revamp and quality first strategy. Analyst Commentary Street research on Bumble has turned more cautious, with multiple firms trimming price targets and highlighting a tougher near term setup for growth, engagement, and monetization.BMBL: AI Matchmaking And User Quality Initiatives Will Drive Recovery Momentum Ahead
Bumble's analyst price targets have seen a significant downward revision. Targets have dropped from around $6 to below $5 per share, as analysts cite ongoing revenue headwinds and slower progress from business restructuring and quality-focused initiatives.BMBL: Cost Reductions And AI Integration Will Drive Improved Profitability Ahead
Analysts have lowered their price target for Bumble, with the consensus fair value declining from $6.71 to $6.10. They cited ongoing concerns around revenue growth, as well as uncertainty resulting from recent marketing cutbacks and user base initiatives.Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Bumble Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BMBL) 26% Price Drop
Oct 12Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Oct 10AI And Trust Will Create Safer Digital Connections
Despite modest operational improvements and a positive outlook from recent legal developments, ongoing execution risks and uncertainties around strategic initiatives have kept analyst sentiment neutral, with Bumble’s consensus price target unchanged at $6.71. Analyst Commentary Gradual progress in cost-reduction initiatives has improved near-term financial outlook, despite ongoing execution headwinds.Is Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 31Bumble Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BMBL) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
Jun 26Bumble Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
May 10Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL)
May 09Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL) May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon With Recent 44% Price Plummet
Mar 14
Bumble’s Loss Of Vision Makes It A Dating Market Outsider
The online dating market is declining as the post-COVID-19 Pandemic growth runs its course.Bumble: It's Almost Investable, But Not Quite
Mar 11Narrative update from Stjepan Kalinic
Bumble reported Q4 2024 revenue of $262 million, with a 4% year-over-year decline. The company’s Bumble App revenue came in at $212 million, but average revenue per paying user (ARPPU) fell 8% due toBumble: Leadership Instability And Revenue Declines
Feb 20These 4 Measures Indicate That Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Feb 05Bumble: Long-Term Potential, Great Value Today
Feb 03Bumble: Persistent Challenges Cloud Turnaround Prospects (Rating Downgrade)
Jan 17Deep Value In Bumble Unfolds: ~10% Quarterly Buyback Yield
Dec 22Bumble: Why Investors Could End Up Heartbroken
Nov 17What Bumble Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BMBL) 30% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
Nov 12Is Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 07Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL)?
Sep 30Bumble: Outlook Remains Uncertain
Sep 23
Enhancing User Experience For Sustained Revenue Growth And Market Penetration
Bumble's emphasis on improving user experience, particularly for women, and leveraging AI for profile and conversation enhancement aims at higher user retention and growth.Benign Growth For Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL) Underpins Stock's 27% Plummet
Aug 26Bumble's (NASDAQ:BMBL) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality
Aug 19Does Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Aug 08Bumble: After The Crash, There's Value To Be Salvaged Here
Aug 08Bumble Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BMBL) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't
Jul 12Bumble: Double Digit User And Revenue Growth, Compounded With Attractive Valuation
Jun 18There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Bumble's (NASDAQ:BMBL) Returns On Capital
Jun 10Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL)?
May 10Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Bumble makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 966 | -656 | 292 | 115 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,003 | -199 | 320 | 114 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,031 | -850 | 342 | 108 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,051 | -568 | 384 | 96 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,072 | -557 | 390 | 91 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,084 | -587 | 399 | 97 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,086 | 43 | 413 | 103 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,077 | 22 | 424 | 125 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,052 | -4 | 450 | 131 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,020 | -89 | 484 | 127 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 977 | -88 | 487 | 125 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 936 | -98 | 476 | 113 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 904 | -80 | 432 | 108 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 869 | 26 | 391 | 103 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 835 | 1 | 371 | 99 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 800 | -5 | 377 | 99 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 761 | 182 | 387 | 114 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 719 | 160 | 361 | 101 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 683 | 144 | 332 | 90 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 634 | 148 | 286 | 75 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 580 | -110 | 252 | 51 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 543 | -138 | 238 | 44 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 489 | 0 | 210 | 39 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 360 | 0 | 223 | 38 |
Quality Earnings: BMBL is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: BMBL is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BMBL is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 67.7% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare BMBL's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: BMBL is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Interactive Media and Services industry (9.6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: BMBL has a negative Return on Equity (-131.45%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 16:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Bumble Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Vikram Kesavabhotla | Baird |
| Daniel Salmon | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Omar Dessouky | BofA Global Research |