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Grindr AI Edge tests lift revenue outlook and earnings trajectory

Aug 6, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong Q2 beat, raised full-year guidance, and a high-potential Edge premium tier plus AI-driven efficiency create multiple expansion catalysts; analyst upgrade adds credibility.

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Grindr reported Q2 revenue of $138 million, up 33% year over year, and lifted 2026 guidance to roughly $540 million in revenue and $232 million in adjusted EBITDA. The gains come as AI is deployed across products and engineering, delivering 2.5x productivity without more headcount and enabling faster feature delivery. Edge pricing tests broaden potential premium adoption, with Morgan Stanley initiating an overweight stance and a $18 target, underscoring AI-driven monetization potential.

Q2 revenue $138M, up 33% YoY. Guidance raised to about $540M revenue and $232M EBITDA.
AI strategy boosts productivity. Engineering output up 2.5x.
Pricing tests for Edge in NY. Broader mix includes non-subscribers.
Morgan Stanley upgrades Grindr to overweight. Target set at $18.
Paying users 1.4M; ARPU $25.51; churn lower than expected.

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