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Grindr vs Ziprecruiter: GRND and ZIP compared
Grindr is the larger company: $141M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $118M for Ziprecruiter (Q2 2026). Grindr is growing faster (+22% against +5% a year earlier). Ziprecruiter is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.5% against 2.9%.
Where the money goes: GRND and ZIP
Grindr (GRND) · Q3 2026
Grindr, Q3 2026: revenue $141M (+22% year over year), operating margin 2.9%, net loss $6.6M, operating cash flow $51.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ziprecruiter (ZIP) · Q2 2026
Ziprecruiter, Q2 2026: revenue $118M (+5% year over year), operating margin 3.5%, net earnings $43.4M, operating cash flow $15.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Grindr (GRND) | Ziprecruiter (ZIP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $141M | $118M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +22% | +5% |
| Gross margin | — | 89.3% |
| Operating margin | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Net earnings | −$6.6M | $43.4M |
| Net margin | -4.7% | 36.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $51.2M | $15.4M |
| Free cash flow | $50.4M | $15.2M |
Where the revenue comes from
Grindr
- App-based revenue: $118M (83%)
- Advertising revenue: $23.8M (17%)
Ziprecruiter
- Subscription: $89.9M (76%)
- Performance-based: $28.1M (24%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Grindr or Ziprecruiter?
Grindr is the larger company: $141M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $118M for Ziprecruiter (Q2 2026).
Is Grindr or Ziprecruiter growing faster?
Grindr is growing faster (+22% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Grindr or Ziprecruiter?
Ziprecruiter is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.5% against 2.9%.
More: Grindr earnings · how Grindr makes money · Ziprecruiter earnings · how Ziprecruiter makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.