Citigroup Boosts Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) Price Target to $3.90

Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) had its price target upped by analysts at Citigroup from $3.80 to $3.90 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Citigroup’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 3.45% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Bumble from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on Bumble from $5.00 to $4.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Zacks Research raised shares of Bumble from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Bumble in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of Bumble from $5.50 to $5.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $4.34.

Bumble Price Performance

Shares of BMBL opened at $3.77 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 3.55, a quick ratio of 3.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $3.26 and its two-hundred day moving average is $4.39. Bumble has a twelve month low of $2.61 and a twelve month high of $8.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $425.03 million, a PE ratio of -0.62, a P/E/G ratio of 0.13 and a beta of 1.96.

Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March 11th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.79. The business had revenue of $224.17 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $221.45 million. Bumble had a positive return on equity of 22.13% and a negative net margin of 72.74%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 14.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.17 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Bumble will post 4.19 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bumble

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. EFG International AG acquired a new stake in Bumble in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Wexford Capital LP acquired a new position in Bumble during the third quarter worth about $31,000. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Bumble in the fourth quarter valued at about $36,000. StoneX Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Bumble in the fourth quarter valued at about $36,000. Finally, Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Bumble in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. 94.85% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Bumble

Here are the key news stories impacting Bumble this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company unveiled an AI dating assistant, “Bee,” positioned as a personalized matchmaker — investors see this as a product catalyst to win back younger users and monetize data. Bumble to launch an AI dating assistant, ‘Bee’
• Positive Sentiment: Fourth‑quarter results beat expectations (EPS well above estimates; revenue ~$224.2M vs. est. ~$221M) and management signaled early stabilization in user trends — the beat and commentary triggered the initial rally. Bumble shares rally on earnings beat, optimism around AI‑led app revamp
• Positive Sentiment: Several brokers adjusted ratings after the quarter — JPMorgan upgraded Bumble from underweight to neutral, helping sentiment during the rally. JP Morgan Upgrades Bumble (BMBL)
• Neutral Sentiment: Social and retail interest spiked — Reddit sentiment turned sharply bullish and unusual options/call buying increased, amplifying intraday volatility and momentum trading. Bumble’s AI Dating Concierge Sparked a Reddit Sentiment Flip From 29 to 76
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and headlines highlighted a 25–34% intraday move tied to the AI announcement and earnings — that volatility raises both upside on sustained product execution and downside from short‑term profit‑taking. Bumble (BMBL) Stock Rockets 34% After Revealing AI-Powered Dating Assistant ‘Bee’
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts trimmed forecasts or kept cautious views despite the beat — Bank of America cut its price target and other shops issued mixed guidance revisions, which tempers the thesis that the beat alone fixes top‑line pressure. These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Bumble Following Q4 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: After a sharp multi‑day rally, profit‑taking and high trading volume have pushed the stock lower from the intraday highs — investors should watch whether engagement metrics and monetization from Bee justify sustained multiple expansion. Bumble (BMBL) shares skyrocket, what you need to know

Bumble Company Profile

Bumble Inc operates a technology platform designed to facilitate social and professional connections through its suite of apps, most notably the flagship Bumble dating app. The company’s core premise is to empower users—particularly women—to make the first move, helping to reshape traditional dating dynamics. In addition to its dating function, Bumble offers mode-switching features that allow users to find friends through “Bumble BFF” or pursue professional networking opportunities via “Bumble Bizz.”

Beyond the Bumble app, the company also owns and operates Badoo, a social discovery platform with a substantial global footprint, particularly in Europe and Latin America.