Entities affiliated with Blackstone Inc. have executed a significant divestment of Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL) Class A Common Stock, reporting the sale of approximately $28.2 million worth of shares on June 16, 2026. The transactions involved the disposition of 7,477,500 shares, with each share sold at a price of $3.7751. According to the filing, the sales price per share was determined following a hedging period for a post-paid forward transaction with an unaffiliated financial institution.
The stock currently trades at $2.96, roughly 22% below Blackstone’s sale price, and has declined 44% over the past year. Despite recent volatility, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is undervalued with a Fair Value of $4.50, placing it among undervalued opportunities worth monitoring. For deeper insights, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report covering BMBL and 1,400+ other US equities.
Multiple entities affiliated with Blackstone Inc., including BTOA - NQ L.L.C., Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Fund - FD L.P., Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates III - NQ L.P., BTO DE GP - NQ L.L.C., Blackstone Family Investment Partnership - Growth ESC L.P., BXG Side-by-Side GP L.L.C., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., and Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C., were identified as ten percent owners and reporting persons for these transactions. These dispositions represent indirect holdings by various Blackstone-affiliated investment vehicles.
Following these transactions, the collective indirect holdings of Class A Common Stock by these entities amounted to 22,432,996 shares.
In other recent news, Bumble Inc. reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings, surpassing earnings per share (EPS) expectations with an actual EPS of $0.34 compared to the forecasted $0.27. The company achieved a revenue of $212.4 million, slightly above the anticipated $211.61 million. Despite a 14% year-over-year revenue decline, Bumble’s revenue was modestly above guidance and estimates, primarily driven by Badoo’s performance. BofA Securities responded by raising its price target on Bumble to $3.50 from $3.30, while maintaining an Underperform rating. Additionally, Bumble is set to launch a new paid group-dating feature called "Plans" in New York, aiming to address declining revenue and compete with Tinder. This feature requires users to pay a flat fee to RSVP for in-person gatherings. Furthermore, during its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Bumble shareholders elected directors and approved proposals, including a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. These developments highlight Bumble’s efforts to navigate financial challenges and enhance its platform offerings.
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