Bumble Could 'Close Value Gap' To Tinder's Parent Company: Expert Predicts 45% Upside On Heels Of Q1 Earnings
Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain
Bumble Inc (NASDAQ:BMBL) reported Q1 earnings with a 10% YoY revenue increase to $268 million and a 25% YoY increase in adjusted EBITDA to $74 million, surpassing expectations. JPMorgan's Cory A. Carpenter maintains an Overweight rating on BMBL, predicting a 45% upside, contrasting with Tinder's parent company Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH). Despite challenges, Bumble's management is optimistic about future growth, especially with the Bumble app relaunch showing promising initial results. BMBL's stock is currently up 6.28%, trading at $10.92.
May 09, 2024 | 2:06 pm
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Match Group Inc, as Bumble's competitor, is indirectly impacted by Bumble's strong Q1 performance and optimistic growth projections, potentially narrowing the value gap between the two companies.
While the direct impact on Match Group's stock is less clear, Bumble's strong performance and aggressive growth targets could pressure MTCH to maintain its competitive edge, potentially affecting investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Bumble Inc reported strong Q1 earnings, surpassing expectations with revenue and adjusted EBITDA increases. JPMorgan predicts a 45% upside, emphasizing the company's potential for growth.
Bumble's Q1 performance exceeded expectations, and the optimistic outlook from JPMorgan, including a significant price target increase, suggests a strong potential for stock price growth. The positive reaction in stock price post-earnings indicates investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100