Bumble Stock Surges 3.1% Amid Robust US Retail Sales and Improved Earnings Reports

Bumble's stock rose 3.1% after stronger-than-expected US retail sales data and positive Q2 earnings reports. The dating app operator's revenue relies on users paying for subscriptions and premium features, and signs of a confident consumer are a major positive. The shares closed at $6.91, up 0.4% from the previous close. Bumble's shares have been volatile, with 28 moves greater than 5% over the last year.

Bumble Inc. (BMBL) saw its stock rise by 3.1% following stronger-than-expected US retail sales data and positive Q2 earnings reports. The dating app operator's revenue is heavily reliant on users paying for subscriptions and premium features, and signs of a confident consumer are a major positive. The shares closed at $6.91, up 0.4% from the previous close. Bumble's shares have been volatile, with 28 moves greater than 5% over the last year [1].

The company is scheduled to announce its Q2 2025 financial results on August 6, 2025. Analysts anticipate an EPS of $0.36, marking a 63.64% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Revenue is expected to be $242.08 million, indicating a 9.88% downward movement from the same quarter last year. For the full year, BMBL's Zacks Consensus Estimates call for earnings of $1.04 per share and revenue of $960.68 million, representing year-over-year changes of +122.56% and -10.35%, respectively [2].

Bumble Inc. is currently trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 6.3, which is significantly lower than the industry average of 27.71. The PEG ratio for BMBL is 0.22, indicating a favorable valuation compared to the industry average of 2.15. The Internet - Software industry, to which BMBL belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 65, placing it in the top 27% of all 250+ industries [3].

The Zacks Rank system, which takes into account estimate changes, has a track record of outperforming. Bumble Inc. currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability [2].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/earnings/reports/2025-8-6-bumble-inc-stock/
[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-bumble-inc-bmbl-outpaced-stock-market-today
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-bumble-inc-bmbl-outpaced-221504241.html