Bumble Inc Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Bumble Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Overview: Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Key Financial Metrics:
| Metric | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | YoY Change | |------------------------------- |--------------- |--------------- |------------- | | Total Revenue | $268.6 million | $259.7 million | +3.4% | | Net Earnings | $37.7 million | $9.3 million | +305.4% | | Adjusted EBITDA | $75.0 million | $67.3 million | +11.4% | | Total Paying Users | 4.1 million | 3.6 million | +13.9% | | ARPPU | $21.37 | $23.23 | -7.99% |

Interpretation: Bumble Inc. posted a modest year-over-year revenue increase of 3.4%, driven by growing user engagement and effective revenue strategies. However, the decline in Average Revenue per Paying User (ARPPU) indicates pressure on monetization rates.

Segment Revenue Performance:
| Segment | Q2 2024 | Q2 2023 | YoY Change | |-------------------------- |--------------- |--------------- |------------- | | Bumble App Revenue | $218.0 million | $208.0 million | +4.8% | | Badoo App and Other Revenue | $50.6 million | $51.8 million | -2.2% |

Interpretation: While the Bumble App showed a healthy revenue increase of 4.8%, Badoo App and Other Revenue saw a slight decline of 2.2%. This performance suggests that Bumble App continues to be the main growth driver for the company.

Comments from Company Officers:
Lidiane Jones, CEO, emphasized the company's focus on long-term user growth and significant steps towards improving customer value. Anu Subramanian, CFO, highlighted the alignment of expectations with current operations and emphasized actions taken for growth and capital return to shareholders.

Forward Guidance: - Q3 2024: - Total Revenue: $269 million to $275 million - Bumble App Revenue: $217 million to $221 million - Adjusted EBITDA: $77 million to $80 million

• Full Year 2024:
• Total Revenue growth: 1% to 2%
• Bumble App Revenue growth: 1.5% to 2.5%
• Adjusted EBITDA margin growth: At least 200 basis points

Stock Price Movement:
Following the earnings release, Bumble’s shares experienced a 1.90% increase, signifying positive reception from investors.

Conclusion: Bumble Inc. delivered a robust second quarter with steady revenue growth and significant increases in user engagement on the Bumble App. Despite a minor revenue decline in Badoo and Other segments, the company’s strategic focus on improving customer value and sustainable growth is set to bolster future performance.

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