Bank of America Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) Stock Price

Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) had its price objective decreased by research analysts at Bank of America from $3.50 to $3.30 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “underperform” rating on the stock. Bank of America‘s target price indicates a potential downside of 12.47% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of Bumble from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and set a $5.00 price target on shares of Bumble in a report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on Bumble from $5.00 to $4.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $3.50 target price on shares of Bumble in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Bumble in a report on Monday, December 29th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $4.34.

Bumble Stock Performance

NASDAQ:BMBL opened at $3.77 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $3.26 and its 200-day moving average is $4.39. Bumble has a 1-year low of $2.61 and a 1-year high of $8.64. 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 has a market cap of $425.03 million, a P/E ratio of -0.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.13 and a beta of 1.96.

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in BMBL. Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. bought a new stake in Bumble during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,127,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Bumble by 52.0% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 11,164,004 shares of the company’s stock valued at $67,989,000 after purchasing an additional 3,820,205 shares in the last quarter. Saba Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of Bumble by 52.6% in the fourth quarter. Saba Capital Management L.P. now owns 5,337,549 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,055,000 after purchasing an additional 1,838,923 shares in the last quarter. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL purchased a new position in shares of Bumble during the third quarter valued at approximately $6,013,000. Finally, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Bumble during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,516,000. 94.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Bumble News

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.