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Bumble Explores Sale Amid Growth Slump
25 Jun
Summary
- Bumble is exploring a sale due to slowing growth and declining users.
- The company's paying users fell over 11% in full year 2025.
- Shares have dropped 48% in the past 12 months, valuing it at $388 million.
Bumble, the dating app known for its "women-first" approach, is reportedly exploring a sale amid a challenging period for the online dating sector. The company is working with investment bankers from Morgan Stanley on a potential sale process, although discussions are private and a deal is not guaranteed.
Recent financial performance indicates significant struggles. Paying users dropped by over 11% in full year 2025, reaching approximately 3.7 million. Annual revenue also saw a nearly 10% decline, falling to about $966 million. In the first quarter of 2026, paying users decreased by roughly 20% year-on-year.
Bumble's market performance reflects these difficulties, with its shares plummeting 48% over the past 12 months, leaving it with a market value of $388 million. This contrasts sharply with its 2021 IPO valuation exceeding $7 billion. Despite efforts to raise prices and expand into social networking, the company faces intense competition and shifting user preferences.
