TD Cowen reaffirmed their hold rating on shares of Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL – Free Report) in a research report released on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $5.00 target price on the stock.
Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Bank of America lowered their price target on shares of Bumble from $3.50 to $3.30 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and set a $4.00 price objective on shares of Bumble in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Bumble from $3.50 to $4.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup increased their target price on Bumble from $3.80 to $3.90 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price target on Bumble from $5.00 to $4.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $4.34.
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Bumble Price Performance
Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March 11th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.79. The company had revenue of $224.17 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $221.45 million. Bumble had a negative net margin of 72.74% and a positive return on equity of 22.13%. Bumble’s quarterly revenue was down 14.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.17 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Bumble will post 4.19 earnings per share for the current year.
Institutional Trading of Bumble
A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. EFG International AG acquired a new position in shares of Bumble during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Wexford Capital LP bought a new position in shares of Bumble during the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Bumble in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $36,000. StoneX Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Bumble in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Finally, Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC bought a new stake in shares of Bumble in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Institutional investors own 94.85% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Bumble
Here are the key news stories impacting Bumble this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Company unveiled an AI dating assistant, “Bee,” positioned as a personalized matchmaker — investors see this as a product catalyst to win back younger users and monetize data. Bumble to launch an AI dating assistant, ‘Bee’
- Positive Sentiment: Fourth‑quarter results beat expectations (EPS well above estimates; revenue ~$224.2M vs. est. ~$221M) and management signaled early stabilization in user trends — the beat and commentary triggered the initial rally. Bumble shares rally on earnings beat, optimism around AI‑led app revamp
- Positive Sentiment: Several brokers adjusted ratings after the quarter — JPMorgan upgraded Bumble from underweight to neutral, helping sentiment during the rally. JP Morgan Upgrades Bumble (BMBL)
- Neutral Sentiment: Social and retail interest spiked — Reddit sentiment turned sharply bullish and unusual options/call buying increased, amplifying intraday volatility and momentum trading. Bumble’s AI Dating Concierge Sparked a Reddit Sentiment Flip From 29 to 76
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and headlines highlighted a 25–34% intraday move tied to the AI announcement and earnings — that volatility raises both upside on sustained product execution and downside from short‑term profit‑taking. Bumble (BMBL) Stock Rockets 34% After Revealing AI-Powered Dating Assistant ‘Bee’
- Negative Sentiment: Some analysts trimmed forecasts or kept cautious views despite the beat — Bank of America cut its price target and other shops issued mixed guidance revisions, which tempers the thesis that the beat alone fixes top‑line pressure. These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Bumble Following Q4 Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: After a sharp multi‑day rally, profit‑taking and high trading volume have pushed the stock lower from the intraday highs — investors should watch whether engagement metrics and monetization from Bee justify sustained multiple expansion. Bumble (BMBL) shares skyrocket, what you need to know
About Bumble
Bumble Inc operates a technology platform designed to facilitate social and professional connections through its suite of apps, most notably the flagship Bumble dating app. The company’s core premise is to empower users—particularly women—to make the first move, helping to reshape traditional dating dynamics. In addition to its dating function, Bumble offers mode-switching features that allow users to find friends through “Bumble BFF” or pursue professional networking opportunities via “Bumble Bizz.”
Beyond the Bumble app, the company also owns and operates Badoo, a social discovery platform with a substantial global footprint, particularly in Europe and Latin America.
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