AI Earnings Predictions for Grindr Inc. (GRND)

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Grindr Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Revenue Growth of 22%, Raises 2026 Guidance and Provides Initial 2027 Outlook

Third Quarter 2026 Revenue of $141 Million

Increases expectation of full-year 2026 Revenue to $560 Million and Adjusted EBITDA to $236 Million

Provides initial 2027 outlook for Revenue of at least $705 Million and Adjusted EBITDA of at least $275 Million

LOS ANGELES, CA – November 5, 2026 – Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) (“Grindr” or the “Company”), the Global Gayborhood in Your PocketTM, today posted its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, in a Letter to Shareholders. The Letter to Shareholders can be accessed on Grindr’s Investor Relations website: https://investors.grindr.com/.

“Q3 2026 was another outstanding quarter for Grindr, with user engagement remaining strong and continued momentum across our core business,” said George Arison, Chairman and CEO of Grindr. “We are raising our full-year 2026 guidance, which puts us within our 2024 Investor Day financial targets nearly a full year early. We are carrying that momentum straight into 2027, where we are providing our initial outlook a quarter earlier than usual.”

“This execution sets the stage for our next phase of growth. This month, we are launching Edge – our AI-native premium tier built for power users who want more value. At the same time, we closed our acquisition of Freddie(1), bringing an established, profitable telehealth business into Grindr Health to dramatically expand access to PrEP. All of this work sets us up as we continue to focus on driving long-term shareholder value while building the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket.”

Earnings Webcast Information

Grindr will host a live webcast today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2026 financial results. The webcast of the conference call can be accessed as follows:

Event: Grindr Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Live Webcast Site: https://investors.grindr.com/

An archived webcast of the conference call will also be accessible on Grindr’s Investor Relations page, https://investors.grindr.com/.

(1)On November 2, 2026, Grindr acquired PurposeMed Inc., the parent company of the Freddie brand, including its partnerships with affiliated clinical networks.

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding our annual revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026 and 2027, as well as our expectations regarding our growth and our acquisition of PurposeMed Inc. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, current expectations or projections concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the markets in which we operate. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as “anticipates,” “approximately,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words or phrases.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our current views about our business and future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. There are no guarantees that any transactions or events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements:

•our ability to retain existing users and add new users;

•the success of our new and premium products and services, including market acceptance of their pricing and our ability to implement planned price changes;

•market perception of our brand and the Freddie brand, including in connection with our expansion into new business lines;

•the impact of the legal environment and complexities with litigation and regulatory compliance related to such environment, including maintaining compliance with privacy, data protection, consumer protection and online safety laws and regulations, as well as laws that may apply to any new products or services we

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Grindr Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Revenue Growth of 33%, Raises Guidance

Second Quarter 2026 Revenue of $138 Million

Net Income of $18 Million, Net Income Margin of 13%

Adjusted EBITDA of $58 Million, Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 42%

Increases expectation of full-year 2026 Revenue to approximately $540 Million and Adjusted EBITDA to approximately $232 Million

LOS ANGELES, CA – August 6, 2026 – Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) (“Grindr” or the “Company”), the Global Gayborhood in Your PocketTM, today posted its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, in a Letter to Shareholders. The Letter to Shareholders can be accessed on Grindr’s Investor Relations website: https://investors.grindr.com/.

“Driven by strong user engagement and organic momentum, Grindr delivered an outstanding second quarter. Because our users are responding even better than anticipated to the expanded value and capabilities built into the product experience, we are raising our full-year 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance,” said George Arison, Chairman and CEO. “As we continue terraforming Grindr into an AI-native organization, we are unlocking significant operating leverage – allowing us to accelerate our roadmap, including next-generation products like Edge, and improve the core user experience, all within our exceptionally lean operating model. At the same time, Q2’s landmark Madonna partnership demonstrated Grindr’s exceptional cultural and commercial power. We are executing at high velocity, expanding our best-in-class profitability, and building a larger, more essential platform for gay life.”

Earnings Webcast Information

Grindr will host a live webcast today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2026 financial results. The webcast of the conference call can be accessed as follows:

Event: Grindr Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Live Webcast Site: https://investors.grindr.com/

An archived webcast of the conference call will also be accessible on Grindr’s Investor Relations page, https://investors.grindr.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including our guidance for 2026. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, current expectations or projections concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the markets in which we operate. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as “anticipates,” “approximately,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words or phrases.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our current views about our business and future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. There are no guarantees that any transactions or events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements:

•our ability to retain existing users and add new users;

•market perception of our brand;

•the impact of the legal environment and complexities with litigation and regulatory compliance related to such environment, including maintaining compliance with privacy, data protection, consumer protection and online safety laws and regulations, as well as laws that may apply to any new products or services we have introduced and may introduce in the future, including in the health and wellness sector;

•our ability to address privacy concerns and protect systems and infrastructure from cyber-attacks and prevent unauthorized data access;

•our ability to detect and suppress illegal activity;

•our ability to identify and consummate strategic transactions including strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or investments in complementary products, services, or technologies, including outside of our core product; and our ability to realize the intended benefit of such transactions;

•our success in retaining or recruiting dir

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Grindr Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Revenue Growth of 38%, Raises Guidance

First Quarter 2026 Revenue of $130 Million

Net Income of $27 Million, Net Income Margin of 21%

Adjusted EBITDA of $58 Million and Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 45%

Increasing expectation of full-year 2026 Revenue of at least $535 Million and Adjusted EBITDA of at least $227 Million

LOS ANGELES, CA – May 7, 2026 – Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) (“Grindr” or the “Company”), the Global Gayborhood in Your PocketTM, today posted its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, in a Letter to Shareholders. The Letter to Shareholders can be accessed on Grindr’s Investor Relations website: https://investors.grindr.com/.

“Grindr’s exceptional first quarter performance sets us up for another year of strong growth, reflected in our raised 2026 outlook,” said George Arison, Grindr CEO. “The team is executing with speed and precision as we invest in durable core growth, prepare for the global launch of Edge, and continue broadening Grindr’s cultural relevance. We are making the core use case better through new features in Right Now, while also expanding Grindr’s role in the lives of our users. That means extending the platform’s ability to deliver new experiences, attract iconic partners, and create new forms of value for our community and our shareholders.”

Earnings Webcast Information

Grindr will host a live webcast today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2026 financial results. The webcast of the conference call can be accessed as follows:

Event: Grindr First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

Live Webcast Site: https://investors.grindr.com/

An archived webcast of the conference call will also be accessible on Grindr’s Investor Relations page, https://investors.grindr.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including our guidance for 2026. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, current expectations or projections concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the markets in which we operate. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as “anticipates,” “approximately,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words or phrases.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our current views about our business and future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. There are no guarantees that any transactions or events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements:

•our ability to retain existing users and add new users;

•market perception of our brand;

•the impact of the legal environment and complexities with litigation and regulatory compliance related to such environment, including maintaining compliance with privacy, data protection, consumer protection and online safety laws and regulations, as well as laws that may apply to any new products or services we have introduced and may introduce in the future, including in the health and wellness sector;

•our ability to address privacy concerns and protect systems and infrastructure from cyber-attacks and prevent unauthorized data access;

•our ability to identify and consummate strategic transactions including strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or investments in complementary products, services, or technologies, including outside of our core product; and our ability to realize the intended benefit of such transactions;

•our success in retaining or recruiting directors, officers, key employees, or other key personnel, and our success in managing any changes in such roles;

•our ability to respond to general economic conditions;

•competition in the dating and social networking products and services industry;

•our ability to adapt to changes in technology and user preferences in a timely and