Core Viewpoint - Bumble Inc. reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded revenue expectations, leading to a significant increase in share price despite a decline in user numbers [1] Financial Performance - The company posted a net loss of $4.06 per share for the fourth quarter, a decline from earnings of $0.04 per share in the same period last year, primarily due to $630.5 million in non-cash impairment charges [1] - Revenue for the fourth quarter declined 14.3% year over year to $224.2 million, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $221.68 million [2] - Total revenue for the full year 2025 fell 9.9% to $965.7 million, with Bumble App revenue declining 14.8% to $181.0 million in the fourth quarter [3] User Metrics - Total paying users dropped 20.5% to 3.3 million, while average revenue per paying user increased by 7.9% to $22.20 [2] - Revenue from Badoo App and Other segments decreased by 12.4% to $43.2 million [3] Future Outlook - For the first quarter of 2026, Bumble forecasts revenue between $209 million and $213 million, with an adjusted EBITDA projection of $76 million to $80 million [2]