Bumble: A Deeper Struggle Amid Dating App Fatigue And Rising Competition

  • Bumble's 1Q25 revenue was in line with low expectations, but 2Q25 guidance missed consensus; shares rose 20% due to cost-cutting initiatives indicating margin stability. We remain cautious on BMBL due to macro challenges like declining user engagement and micro challenges such as competition from alternative apps. Despite Whitney Wolfe Herd's return as CEO, we are skeptical about a near-term turnaround given revenue decline and competition from larger players.