Bumble CEO Herd sells shares worth $8.55 million

Published 16/08/2025, 00:44
Bumble CEO Herd sells shares worth $8.55 million

Whitney Wolfe Herd, Chief Executive Officer of Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL), indirectly sold 1,365,116 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $6.26 on August 13, 2025. The total value of the shares sold amounted to $8,545,626. The dating app company, currently valued at $949 million, maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.3, indicating robust short-term financial health.

The sales were conducted for personal tax and estate planning purposes. According to InvestingPro analysis, while Bumble operates with moderate debt levels, the company’s financial metrics suggest potential upside from current trading levels. InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional key insights about BMBL’s financial health and growth prospects.

On the same day, Beehive Holdings III, LP, of which Herd is the sole member, acquired 1,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock through the conversion of Common Units of Buzz Holdings L.P. The price for the conversion was $0.

In other recent news, Bumble Inc. reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing a significant discrepancy in its earnings per share (EPS) compared to forecasts. The company posted an EPS of -$2.45, a stark contrast to the anticipated $0.34, resulting in an EPS surprise of -822.5%. However, Bumble’s revenue slightly exceeded expectations, coming in at $248 million against a forecast of $244.17 million. In terms of analyst actions, Susquehanna raised its price target for Bumble to $7.00 from $5.00, citing the company’s progress in cost-cutting initiatives, including $40 million in reductions related to a June workforce reduction. Wolfe Research maintained its Peerperform rating on Bumble, noting potential upside from in-app purchase fee savings not yet included in the company’s guidance. Raymond James reiterated its Market Perform rating following the company’s second-quarter results, which were slightly ahead of Bumble’s late-June preannouncement. These developments reflect ongoing adjustments and evaluations by analysts concerning Bumble’s financial strategies and market performance.

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