Stock Movers Dollar Tree Jumps, Papa John’s Rises, Grindr Gains on Possible Take-Private Plan
Oct 15, 2025
Dollar Tree's shares soar as it projects a high-teens growth in earnings per share over the next few years, thrilling investors. Meanwhile, Papa John's stock rises after news of Apollo Global Management's $64 per share bid to take the chain private. Grindr also experiences gains, with major shareholders considering a take-private option at no less than $15 a share, reflecting the ongoing interest in acquisitions within the market.
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Dollar Tree's Strong Forecast Amid Headwinds
- Dollar Tree forecasts high-teens EPS growth in fiscal 2026, fueling investor optimism despite operational pressures.
- The company faces tariffs, multi-price transition challenges, and recent disappointing Family Dollar sale details.
Private-Buyout Buzz Lifts Papa John's
- Papa John's shares jumped after reports Apollo submitted a $64-per-share bid to take it private, lifting investor sentiment.
- The chain still faces industry pressures like tariffs and changing consumer behavior, making private bids attractive.
Grindr Shareholders Explore Take-Private Move
- Grindr's largest shareholders are exploring a take-private deal at no less than $15 a share, explaining a modest stock gain.
- The move follows a sharp year-to-date decline and disappointing company results that prompted the exploration.