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AXQ Capital LP bought a new position in shares of Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MTCH) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 42,824 shares of the technology company's stock, valued at approximately $1,629,000. A number of other hedge funds also recently added to

Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) Discusses Product Velocity and Innovation Within Tinder's Product and Engineering Teams September 3, 2026 12:30 PM EDT

Company Participants

Spencer Rascoff - CEO & Director
Mark Kantor - Senior VP & Head of Product
Vinay Kuruvila

Presentation

Spencer Rascoff
CEO & Director

Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us today for the CEO Connection this quarter. Before we get started, I want to note that today's discussion may include some forward-looking statements, and the risks related to those are listed here and also in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

So today, we're going to go inside Tinder's product and engineering teams to discuss something that you've heard us discuss quite a bit, which is our product velocity. It's a very important part of the Tinder story and something that investors are keenly focused on, and I get asked about a lot for good reason. So today, I'm joined by Mark Kantor. Mark is our Chief Product Officer at Tinder. He leads our cross-functional teams of designers and product managers who help determine what we build into our product. Mark has more than 20 years of experience as a product builder and an entrepreneur and founder, including roles at Zynga and his own startups.

Also with us is Vinay Kuruvila, CTO of Tinder. Vinay leads engineering, AI and product innovation at Tinder and also leads our central AI teams at Match Group. Vinay has 20 years of engineering and product leadership experience at companies like Amazon, Venmo and Brightwheel. Before we get into that discussion, we're going to start with a quick look at how much the Tinder experience has evolved over just the past 18 months.

Many of you probably aren't active Tinder users. So we want to bring the product to you by highlighting where it

Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 2,649,034 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $100,796,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned 1.14% of Match Group at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in Match Group during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Activest Wealth Management grew its stake in Match Group by 6,523.1% in the 4th quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 861 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 848 shares in the last quarter. Whittier Trust Co. grew its stake in Match Group by 91.3% in the 1st quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 903 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 431 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Match Group by 1,319.4% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 951 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 884 shares during the period. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its position in shares of Match Group by 53.0% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 1,028 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 356 shares during the period. 94.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Match Group from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Zacks Research upgraded Match Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of Match Group in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Match Group in a report on Monday. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $43.00 target price for the company. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Match Group from $38.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $42.46.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on MTCH Insider Activity at Match Group In related news, Director Glenn Schiffman acquired 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $36.63 per share, for a total transaction of $109,890.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 56,370 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,064,833.10. This trade represents a 5.62% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Match Group Stock Performance Shares of MTCH opened at $41.73 on Tuesday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $38.13 and a 200-day moving average price of $34.99. Match Group Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $28.81 and a fifty-two week high of $41.79. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.58 billion, a PE ratio of 14.75, a PEG ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 1.30.

Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The technology company reported $0.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.65 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $853.11 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $857.77 million. Match Group had a net margin of 20.17% and a negative return on equity of 324.82%. Match Group’s revenue was down 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.49 earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that Match Group Inc. will post 3.31 EPS for the current year.

Match Group Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 5th will be given a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, October 5th. Match Group’s payout ratio is presently 28.27%.

About Match Group (Free Report)

Match Group, Inc (NASDAQ: MTCH) is a leading provider of online dating products and services. The company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of consumer brands that connect singles through digital platforms. Its flagship offerings include Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid and PlentyOfFish, which together serve users looking for long-term relationships, casual encounters and social networking opportunities.

Originating with the launch of Match.com in 1995, Match Group has grown through a combination of organic development and strategic acquisitions.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that members of its executive team will present at the following upcoming investor conferences: Spencer Rascoff, Chief Executive Officer of Match Group, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Tuesday, September 8th at 5:25 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today announced the next installment of its CEO Connection Series, hosted by CEO Spencer Rascoff, focused on Tinder's product evolution and velocity. The event will provide a closer look at how the Tinder experience has evolved over the past 12 to 18 months, followed by a discussion of how changes to Tinder's culture and product development approach are enabling faster learning, testing, and execution.

Ann Berry is joined by Steven Bailey, CFO of Match Group, to unpack Tinder's turnaround strategy, its push to win back Gen Z, Match's expansion into in-person events and why the company is prioritizing the user experience over short-term monetization. 00:00 Steven Bailey, CFO of Match Group, joins 01:14 Tinder's rebrand explained 02:05 Cost of rebranding Tinder 04:02 Tinder Events: the new experiential feature 08:56 Balancing resources between Tinder and Hinge 09:44 Match Group's brand framework 11:29 Payer penetration at Tinder vs.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company") (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game-related entertainment and services provider, today announced that it will exclusively publish Xiao Xiao Qi Yu, a 3D match-based casual mobile game officially licensed under the Zanmang Loopy IP in the Chinese mainland, with pre-registration across platforms set to open soon. The new title further expands Huya's game publishing portfolio and marks another important step in the continued development of the Company's game-related services business.

Xiao Xiao Qi Yu blends Zanmang Loopy's widely recognized character with immersive 3D matching gameplay, food-town simulation and interactive social features. Offering a variety of gameplay events, friend-based interaction mechanics and extensive level content, the title is designed to deliver a fun, engaging and long-lasting casual gaming experience. Additionally, the title incorporates core gameplay licensed from Ilyon, the Miniclip studio behind Triple Match 3D, giving it a gameplay foundation that has been validated in overseas markets.

Following the successful publishing of Goose Goose Duck Mobile and the upcoming launch of The Legend of Swordman: Reunion, Xiao Xiao Qi Yu further diversifies Huya's game publishing business, which now spans social deduction, MMORPG and casual games. Building on its expanding content ecosystem, extensive streamer network and growing game publishing capabilities, Huya plans to support the title's launch through a content-led publishing strategy encompassing livestreaming campaigns, streamer collaborations and community-driven initiatives.

Going forward, Huya will continue expanding its game publishing portfolio across multiple genres while further strengthening its game-related services. The Company remains committed to enhancing its content ecosystem and deepening collaboration with industry partners to create long-term value for users, business partners and shareholders.

About HUYA Inc.

HUYA Inc. is a leading game-related entertainment and services provider. Huya delivers dynamic live streaming and video content and a rich array of services spanning games, e-sports, and other interactive entertainment genres to a large, highly engaged community of game enthusiasts. Huya has cultivated a robust entertainment ecosystem powered by AI and other advanced technologies, serving users and partners across the gaming universe, including game companies, e-sports tournament organizers, broadcasters and talent agencies. Leveraging this strong foundation, Huya has also expanded into innovative game-related services, such as game distribution, in-game item sales, advertising and more. Huya continues to extend its footprint in China and abroad, meeting the evolving needs of gamers, content creators, and industry partners worldwide.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook in this announcement, as well as Huya's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Huya may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Huya's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Huya's goals and strategies; Huya's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the live streaming industry and the game industry in mainland China and internationally; Huya's expectation regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; Huya's ability to retain and grow its user reach, broadcasters, talent agencies, business partners for game-related services and advertisers; Huya's ability to expand its product and service offerings; competition in the live streaming industry and game industry; Huya's efforts in complying with applicable data privacy and security regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China; the economy in China and elsewhere generally; any regulatory developments in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to Huya; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Huya's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Huya does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

HUYA Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-20-2290-7829
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Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
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In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: [email protected] 

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Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 4, 2026 5:00 PM EDT

Company Participants

Tanny Shelburne - Head of Investor Relations
Spencer Rascoff - CEO & Director
Steven Bailey - Chief Financial Officer

Conference Call Participants

James Heaney - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Shweta Khajuria - Wolfe Research, LLC
Benjamin Black - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
Nathaniel Feather - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Jason Helfstein - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division
Robert Coolbrith - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division
Youssef Squali - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Welcome to the Match Group Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this conference is being recorded.

I would now like to turn the conference over to Tanny Shelburne, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.

Tanny Shelburne
Head of Investor Relations

Thank you, operator, and good afternoon, everyone. Today's call will be led by CEO, Spencer Rascoff; and CFO, Steven Bailey. They'll make a few brief remarks, and then we'll open it up for questions.

Before we start, I need to remind everyone that during this call, we may discuss our outlook and future performance. These forward-looking statements may be preceded by words such as we expect, we believe, we anticipate or similar statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and our actual results could differ materially from the views expressed today. Some of these risks have been set forth in our earnings release and our periodic reports with the SEC.

Also during this call, we'll discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided in the published materials on our IR website. These non-GAAP measures are not intended to be substitutes for our GAAP results.

With that, I'd like to turn the call over to Spencer.

3 Big Earnings Misses: Is It Time to Buy the Dip?Match Group NASDAQ: MTCH reported second-quarter revenue of $853 million, down 1% from a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to $331 million. The company said progress at Tinder, including improved engagement trends and a broader product roadmap, supported its confidence in the business despite continued declines in monthly active users and payers.

CEO Spencer Rascoff said Tinder’s daily active users were nearing year-over-year growth after declining 4% in the second quarter, its best result in 10 quarters. In July, daily active users were down about 2.5% year-over-year, and Rascoff said the metric was “almost positive” in early August. He said a return to positive year-over-year usage would be Tinder’s first in more than three years.

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Tinder product changes target engagement and reconsideration 3 Stocks Ringing in The New Year With Large Buyback AnnouncementsRascoff attributed improved engagement primarily to product improvements, including recommendation-algorithm updates, lower-pressure social features and trust-and-safety tools. Tinder has introduced Double Date, Music Mode, Astrology Mode, Events, video speed dating, search, redesigned chat and Likes You features, updated profiles and photo uploads, and Face Check.

The company also completed Tinder’s first full rebrand in nearly a decade, rolling out a new logo, color palette, word mark, typography and visual identity globally. Rascoff said nearly all engagement metrics improved after the rollout, while CFO Steven Bailey said the rebrand did not produce the revenue or engagement disruption management had anticipated.

Bumble's Valuation Hits an All-Time Low, Can Its Fortunes Change?Tinder’s monthly active users declined 7% year-over-year in the second quarter, improving from an 8% decline in the first quarter. The company said trends improved across each of Tinder’s five largest revenue countries. In the U.S., the MAU decline improved by approximately 2.5 percentage points sequentially. Global MAU among women was down 8%, compared with an 11% decline in the first quarter.

Matches rose 14% year-over-year, according to Rascoff, while “sparks,” a measure of meaningful user connections, declined 4% in the second quarter but improved to a 1% decline in July. Spark coverage increased 2% in the quarter and 5% in July.

Tinder direct revenue was $457 million, down 1% year-over-year, including an approximately $8 million negative impact from user-experience tests and product changes. Payers declined 5% to 8.5 million, while revenue per payer increased 4% to $17.90. Bailey said payer declines have been narrower than MAU declines for several quarters, resulting in improved payer penetration.

The company is placing particular emphasis on Tinder Events, which enables users to find local activities, view other interested attendees and connect afterward. Following a March pilot in Los Angeles, Events is available in nine additional cities across the U.S. and Europe and is expected to reach 26 cities by the end of September and 75 cities by year-end.

Rascoff said the feature is being scaled primarily through event-provider partnerships and is not expected to materially change Tinder’s profitability profile. He added that 71% of eligible Tinder users ages 18 to 24 engaged with the Events tab during the Los Angeles pilot, and more than half returned the following week.

Hinge posts double-digit growth and continues international expansion Hinge remained the company’s primary growth engine. Direct revenue increased 22% year-over-year to $204 million, with payers rising 17% to 2 million and revenue per payer climbing 4% to $33.11. Adjusted EBITDA increased 48% to $79 million.

Global Hinge MAU grew 13%, driven largely by expansion markets. Hinge’s European expansion markets generated direct-revenue growth of 86%, and the brand maintained the No. 1 downloaded position in aggregate across those markets during the quarter, management said. Hinge entered six new European countries during the quarter and four additional Latin American markets.

In core markets, MAU was relatively flat year-over-year, although revenue continued to grow at a double-digit rate in aggregate. Management identified Asia as a significant future expansion opportunity and said Hinge is increasing marketing investment in India, where it has already seen strong organic growth.

Hinge recently launched Friend’s Take, which lets friends and family contribute text, voice, video and photo reflections to a user’s dating profile. The company also highlighted Signals, a feature that recognizes thoughtful participation. In testing, Signals increased selfie verification among existing users by 15%. Hinge plans to test an additional subscription tier in the third quarter, aimed at creating differentiated offerings relevant to women.

Management reiterated its expectation that Hinge will reach $1 billion in revenue in 2027.

E&E faces Azar redesign pressure The company’s Everyone Everywhere, or E&E, segment, which includes Azar and Pairs along with other brands, reported direct revenue of $179 million, down 17% year-over-year. Payers fell 21% to 2.7 million, while revenue per payer increased 4% to $22.24. Adjusted EBITDA rose 69% to $54 million.

Bailey said the required redesign of Azar’s app has reduced the segment’s revenue base. The company expects the redesign to create a roughly $15 million negative impact on Match Group revenue in the third quarter. Rascoff said Match Group is concentrating product and engineering resources on selected E&E brands, including Match, OurTime, BLK, Upward, Pairs and Azar, while applying shared capabilities such as recommendation systems, trust and safety, marketing and analytics.

Outlook and capital returns For the third quarter, Match Group expects total revenue of $885 million to $895 million, down 2% to 3% year-over-year, including a one-percentage-point foreign-exchange headwind. It expects adjusted EBITDA of $330 million to $335 million, representing about 10% growth at the midpoint.

For full-year 2026, the company expects revenue near the midpoint of its prior guidance range and adjusted EBITDA at or above the high end of its February guidance. It also expects EBITDA margin to exceed its 37.5% target.

Management now expects Tinder user-experience tests and product changes to reduce full-year direct revenue by $30 million to $40 million, below its prior $60 million estimate. Rascoff said Tinder is expected to reach flat MAU by the end of the fourth quarter of 2027, return to payer growth by that period and deliver full-year 2027 revenue growth over 2026.

Match Group generated $527 million in free cash flow through the first half of 2026. It repurchased $245 million of shares during that period, paid $91 million in dividends and said it plans to continue returning 100% of free cash flow to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.

About Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH)Match Group, Inc NASDAQ: MTCH is a leading provider of online dating products and services. The company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of consumer brands that connect singles through digital platforms. Its flagship offerings include Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid and PlentyOfFish, which together serve users looking for long-term relationships, casual encounters and social networking opportunities.

Originating with the launch of Match.com in 1995, Match Group has grown through a combination of organic development and strategic acquisitions.

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Tinder Y/Y DAU and MAU Trends Improve as Turnaround Gains Momentum

Hinge Grew Revenue 22% Y/Y as International Expansion Continues

, /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reflecting continued progress in its product-led turnaround. In Q2, the company delivered revenue in line with expectations and exceeded Adjusted EBITDA expectations, while improving user engagement at Tinder and delivering strong global user and revenue growth at Hinge.

Match Group

Match Group Announces Second Quarter Results At Tinder, product improvements continued to translate into stronger engagement and user trends. Sparks and Sparks Coverage were broadly stable versus Q1, year-over-year ("Y/Y") DAU declines narrowed to 4% in Q2, the best result in 10 quarters, and Y/Y MAU declines improved across each of Tinder's top five revenue countries and among women. Trends have further strengthened in July, supported by ongoing improvements to recommendation algorithms and product innovation. In Q2, Hinge grew overall revenue 22% Y/Y, with global MAU up 13% Y/Y, and entered six new European countries and four additional countries in Latin America. Hinge also grew revenue 86% Y/Y across its European expansion markets1, while maintaining the number one downloaded2 position in aggregate across those markets in Q2.

"Tinder finally looks and feels like the app young daters want to use. We have improved our recommendation algorithms, strengthened Trust and Safety, introduced new ways to connect with features like Double Date and Music Mode, and completed Tinder's first full rebrand in nearly a decade, and these changes are driving meaningful gains in metrics like DAU and retention to date. The next step is winning back singles who've drifted away, and reaching those who've never tried Tinder at all. In-person Events, now live in the U.S. and Europe, are an important part of that strategy," said CEO Spencer Rascoff. "Meanwhile, Hinge is expanding rapidly in new countries and has become a global leader in the intentional dating category, and E&E is more streamlined and focused than ever, with sharper priorities centered on user outcomes and continued product innovation. Match Group is having a great 2026, positioning us well for 2027."

Match Group Q2 2026 Financial Highlights

Total Revenue of $853 million was down 1% Y/Y, down 2% on a foreign exchange ("FX") neutral basis ("FXN"), with a 6% Y/Y increase in RPP to $21.13, and a 6% Y/Y decline in Payers to 13.3 million. Net Income of $171 million increased 36% Y/Y, representing a Net Income Margin of 20%. Adjusted EBITDA of $331 million increased 14% Y/Y, representing an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 39%. Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow were $564 million and $527 million, respectively, year-to-date through June 30, 2026. Repurchased 7.3 million of our shares at an average price of $34 per share for a total of $245 million, paid $91 million in dividends, and deployed $92 million of cash toward the net settlement of employee equity awards to reduce dilution, equating to 81% of Free Cash Flow year-to-date through June 30, 2026. Diluted shares outstanding3 were 237 million as of July 31, 2026, a decrease of 12 million shares, or 5%, since July 31, 2025. The following table summarizes total company consolidated financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in millions, except RPP, Payers in thousands)

2026

2025

Y/Y Change

Total Revenue

$      853

$      864

(1) %

Direct Revenue

$      840

$      845

(1) %

Net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders

$      171

$      125

36 %

Net Income Margin

20 %

15 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$      331

$      290

14 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

39 %

34 %

Payers

13,250

14,093

(6) %

RPP

$   21.13

$   20.00

6 %

Other Quarterly Highlights:

Tinder's product-led turnaround continued to build momentum in Q2. Sparks and Sparks Coverage were broadly stable versus Q1, both globally and among women, and through July have moved substantially higher Y/Y following updates to its recommendation algorithms. Tinder Events, a new feature that lets users discover and attend local activities together, expanded into nine additional U.S. and European cities, with plans to reach 26 cities around the world by the end of September. During its pilot in Los Angeles, 71% of eligible active users ages 18-24 engaged with the in-app Events tab, demonstrating especially strong adoption among Gen Z users. Hinge is still expected to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2027, driven by continued product innovation, international expansion, and monetization gains. In mid-July, Hinge launched Friend's Take, a new feature that brings friends and family into the dating experience. E&E, which now includes Azar and Pairs and stands for "Everyone Everywhere," has completed all major platform migrations. E&E brands are benefiting from shared Match Group capabilities, including Trust and Safety, recommendation algorithms, cross-sell, centralized marketing, consumer research, and more. A webcast of our second quarter 2026 results will be available at https://ir.mtch.com, along with our Prepared Remarks and Supplemental Financial Materials. The webcast will begin today, August 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. This press release, including the reconciliations of certain non-GAAP measures to their nearest comparable GAAP measures, is also available on that site.

Financial Outlook

For Q3 2026, Match Group expects:

Total Revenue of $885 to $895 million, down 2% to 3% Y/Y. Adjusted EBITDA of $330 to $335 million, representing a Y/Y increase of 10% at the mid-point of the range. Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 37% at the mid-points of the ranges. Dividend Declaration

Match Group's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share of the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on October 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of October 5, 2026.

Financial Results

Consolidated Operating Costs and Expenses

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

2026

% of
Revenue

2025

% of
Revenue

Y/Y Change

Cost of revenue

$      204,262

24 %

$      241,938

28 %

(16) %

Selling and marketing expense

158,253

19 %

148,254

17 %

7 %

General and administrative expense

106,468

12 %

136,555

16 %

(22) %

Product development expense

114,816

13 %

114,511

13 %

— %

Depreciation

15,325

2 %

18,061

2 %

(15) %

Amortization of intangibles

8,531

1 %

10,498

1 %

(19) %

Total operating costs and expenses

$      607,655

71 %

$      669,817

78 %

(9) %

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we generated operating cash flow of $564 million and Free Cash Flow of $527 million.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased 5.3 million shares of our common stock for $185 million at an average price of $34.92. Between July 1 and July 31, 2026, we repurchased an additional 0.4 million shares of our common stock for $16 million at an average price of $38. As of July 31, 2026, $697 million in aggregate value of shares of Match Group stock remains available under our share repurchase program.

As of June 30, 2026, we had $0.6 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments and $3.6 billion of long-term debt, inclusive of current maturities, all of which is fixed rate debt, including $0.6 billion of Exchangeable Senior Notes.

In June 2026, we used $424 million of cash on hand to repay the outstanding 0.875% exchangeable senior notes due 2026 (the "2026 Exchangeable Notes") at their maturity. Our $500 million revolving credit facility was undrawn as of June 30, 2026. Match Group's trailing twelve-month leverage4 as of June 30, 2026 was 2.7x on a gross basis and 2.2x on a net basis.

On July 21, 2026, we paid a dividend of $0.20 per share to holders of record on July 7, 2026. The total cash payout was $46 million.

GAAP Financial Statements

Consolidated Statement of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(In thousands, except per share data)

Revenue

$        853,105

$       863,738

$     1,717,039

$     1,694,916

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

204,262

241,938

414,918

478,846

Selling and marketing expense

158,253

148,254

321,283

305,350

General and administrative expense

106,468

136,555

195,596

248,075

Product development expense

114,816

114,511

231,621

235,365

Depreciation

15,325

18,061

29,457

39,790

Impairments and amortization of intangibles

8,531

10,498

42,298

20,976

Total operating costs and expenses

607,655

669,817

1,235,173

1,328,402

Operating income

245,450

193,921

481,866

366,514

Interest expense

(42,381)

(32,160)

(84,906)

(67,416)

Other income (expense), net

11,579

(4,056)

18,219

(1,440)

Income before income taxes

214,648

157,705

415,179

297,658

Income tax provision

(44,102)

(32,227)

(77,788)

(54,609)

Net income

170,546

125,478

337,391

243,049

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

—

—

(8)

(1)

Net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders

$       170,546

$        125,478

$       337,383

$      243,048

Net earnings per share attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders:

     Basic

$              0.73

$              0.51

$              1.45

$             0.98

     Diluted

$              0.70

$              0.49

$              1.37

$             0.93

Basic shares outstanding

232,504

244,370

232,970

247,731

Diluted shares outstanding

247,757

263,773

249,620

267,832

Stock-based compensation expense by function:

Cost of revenue

$             1,379

$             1,715

$           2,846

$           3,550

Selling and marketing expense

2,726

3,124

5,334

5,866

General and administrative expense

22,968

25,736

42,730

52,742

Product development expense

34,948

36,892

69,678

75,703

Total stock-based compensation expense

$          62,021

$         67,467

$       120,588

$        137,861

Consolidated Balance Sheet

June 30, 2026

December 31, 2025

(In thousands)

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$            580,580

$           1,027,838

Short-term investments

3,228

3,461

Accounts receivable, net

279,307

303,495

Other current assets

89,111

92,500

Total current assets

952,226

1,427,294

Property and equipment, net

146,255

131,159

Goodwill

2,335,189

2,339,350

Intangible assets, net

152,985

192,929

Deferred income taxes

180,442

216,057

Other non-current assets

266,818

154,022

TOTAL ASSETS

$          4,033,915

$           4,460,811

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

LIABILITIES

Current maturities of long-term debt, net

$                        —

$             423,580

Accounts payable

26,609

9,577

Deferred revenue

152,738

151,337

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

373,025

422,051

Total current liabilities

552,372

1,006,545

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

3,551,878

3,549,099

Income taxes payable

48,806

43,522

Deferred income taxes

1,552

10,732

Other long-term liabilities

116,362

104,309

Commitments and contingencies

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common stock

305

300

Additional paid-in capital

8,663,665

8,721,015

Retained deficit

(5,628,924)

(5,966,307)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(441,337)

(422,620)

Treasury stock

(2,830,764)

(2,585,892)

Total Match Group, Inc. shareholders' equity

(237,055)

(253,504)

Noncontrolling interests

—

108

Total shareholders' equity

(237,055)

(253,396)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$          4,033,915

$           4,460,811

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

(In thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$           337,391

$         243,049

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Stock-based compensation expense

120,588

137,861

Depreciation

29,457

39,790

Impairments and amortization of intangibles

42,298

20,976

Deferred income taxes

26,726

(7,908)

Other adjustments, net

(1,985)

15,721

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

22,487

(12,739)

Other assets

12,570

32,304

Accounts payable and other liabilities

(47,425)

(19,438)

Income taxes payable and receivable

20,060

(6,071)

Deferred revenue

2,032

(6,586)

Net cash provided by operating activities

564,199

436,959

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(37,698)

(28,297)

Purchases of investments

(112,000)

—

Other, net

12

(25,976)

Net cash used in investing activities

(149,686)

(54,273)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Principal payments on Term Loan

—

(425,000)

Payments to settle exchangeable notes

(423,854)

—

Proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-based awards and employee stock purchase plan

3,157

3,598

Withholding taxes paid on behalf of employees on net settled stock-based awards

(92,489)

(89,921)

Dividends

(90,929)

(94,968)

Purchases of treasury stock

(245,400)

(419,676)

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

(232)

(84)

Other, net

(6,010)

(6,225)

Net cash used in financing activities

(855,757)

(1,032,276)

Total cash used

(441,244)

(649,590)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(6,014)

18,840

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(447,258)

(630,750)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,027,838

965,993

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$         580,580

$          335,243

Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(Dollars in thousands)

Net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders

$      170,546

$      125,478

$     337,383

$    243,048

Add back:

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

—

—

8

1

Income tax provision

44,102

32,227

77,788

54,609

Other (income) expense, net

(11,579)

4,056

(18,219)

1,440

Interest expense

42,381

32,160

84,906

67,416

Stock-based compensation expense

62,021

67,467

120,588

137,861

Depreciation

15,325

18,061

29,457

39,790

Impairments and amortization of intangibles

8,531

10,498

42,298

20,976

Adjusted EBITDA

$       331,327

$     289,947

$     674,209

$       565,141

Revenue

$      853,105

$     863,738

$    1,717,039

$   1,694,916

Net Income Margin

20 %

15 %

20 %

14 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

39 %

34 %

39 %

33 %

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA used in Leverage Ratios

Twelve months ended

June 30, 2026

(In thousands)

Net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders

$             707,781

Add back:

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

22

Income tax provision

155,721

Other income, net

(40,684)

Interest expense

165,041

Stock-based compensation expense

240,929

Depreciation

56,779

Impairments and amortization of intangibles

59,870

Adjusted EBITDA

$          1,345,459

Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow to Free Cash Flow

Six months ended
June 30, 2026

(In thousands)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$                 564,199

Capital expenditures

(37,698)

Free Cash Flow

$                 526,501

Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Income to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2026

(In millions)

Net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders

$175 to $180

Add back:

Income tax provision

41

Other income, net

(5)

Interest expense

42

Stock-based compensation expense

58

Depreciation and amortization of intangibles

19

Adjusted EBITDA

$330 to $335

Revenue

$885 to $895

Net Income Margin (at the mid-point of the ranges)

20 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin (at the mid-point of the ranges)

37 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Revenue to Non-GAAP Revenue, Excluding Foreign Exchange Effects

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

$ Change

% Change

2025

2026

$ Change

% Change

2025

(Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

Total Revenue, as reported

$         853.1

$         (10.6)

(1) %

$       863.7

$        1,717.0

$              22.1

1 %

$      1,694.9

Foreign exchange effects

(6.6)

(38.2)

Total Revenue, excluding foreign exchange effects

$         846.5

$         (17.2)

(2) %

$       863.7

$      1,678.8

$            (16.1)

(1) %

$      1,694.9

Dilutive Securities

Match Group has various tranches of dilutive securities. The table below details these securities and their potentially dilutive impact (shares in millions; rounding differences may occur).

Average Exercise
Price

7/31/2026

Share Price

$39.41

Absolute Shares

229.6

Equity Awards

Options

$20.79

0.1

RSUs and subsidiary denominated equity awards

7.7

Total Dilution - Equity Awards

7.8

Outstanding Warrants

Warrants expiring on September 15, 2026 (5.0 million outstanding)

$129.39

—

Warrants expiring on April 15, 2030 (7.1 million outstanding)

$129.45

—

Total Dilution - Outstanding Warrants

—

Total Dilution

7.8

% Dilution

3.3 %

Total Diluted Shares Outstanding

237.3

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The dilutive securities presentation above is calculated using the methods and assumptions described below; these are different from GAAP dilution, which is calculated based on the treasury stock method.

Options — The table above assumes the options are settled net of the option exercise price and employee withholding taxes, as is our practice, and the dilutive effect is presented as the net shares that would be issued upon exercise. Withholding taxes paid by the Company on behalf of the employees upon exercise is estimated to be $2.8 million, assuming the stock price in the table above and a 50% estimated employee withholding tax rate.

RSUs and subsidiary denominated equity awards — The table above assumes RSUs are settled net of employee withholding taxes, as is our practice, and the dilutive effect is presented as the net number of shares that would be issued upon vesting. Withholding taxes paid by the Company on behalf of the employees upon vesting is estimated to be $302.9 million, assuming the stock price in the table above and a 50% withholding rate.

All market-based awards reflect the expected shares that will vest based on current market estimates. The table assumes no change in the fair value estimate of the subsidiary denominated equity awards from the values used for GAAP purposes at June 30, 2026.

Exchangeable Senior Notes — The Company has one series of Exchangeable Senior Notes outstanding. In the event of an exchange, the Exchangeable Senior Notes can be settled in cash, shares, or a combination of cash and shares. At the time of the Exchangeable Senior Notes issuance, the Company purchased call options with a strike price equal to the exchange price of the Exchangeable Senior Notes ("Note Hedge"), which can be used to offset the dilution of the Exchangeable Senior Notes. No dilution is reflected in the table above for the Exchangeable Senior Notes because it is the Company's intention to settle the Exchangeable Senior Notes with cash equal to the face amount of the notes; any shares issued would be offset by shares received upon exercise of the Note Hedge.

Warrants — At the time of the issuance of the outstanding Exchangeable Senior Notes and the 2026 Exchangeable Notes, the Company also sold warrants for the number of shares with the strike prices reflected in the table above. The cash generated from the exercise of the warrants is assumed to be used to repurchase Match Group shares and the resulting net dilution, if any, is reflected in the table above. The warrants expiring on September 15, 2026 related to the 2026 Exchangeable Notes.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Match Group reports Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, and Revenue Excluding Foreign Exchange Effects, all of which are supplemental measures to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Free Cash Flow measures are among the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our business, on which our internal budget is based and by which management is compensated. Revenue Excluding Foreign Exchange Effects provides a comparable framework for assessing the performance of our business without the effect of exchange rate differences when compared to prior periods. We believe that investors should have access to the same set of tools that we use in analyzing our results. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. Match Group endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measures presented by providing the comparable GAAP measures and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measures. We encourage investors to examine the reconciling adjustments between the GAAP and non-GAAP measures, which we describe below. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year.

Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders excluding: (1) net income attributable to noncontrolling interests; (2) income tax provision or benefit; (3) other income (expense), net; (4) interest expense; (5) depreciation; (6) acquisition-related items consisting of (i) amortization of intangible assets and impairments of goodwill and intangible assets, if applicable and (ii) gains and losses recognized on changes in fair value of contingent consideration arrangements, as applicable; and (7) stock-based compensation expense. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful to analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations because it excludes certain expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues. We believe Adjusted EBITDA Margin is useful for analysts and investors as this measure allows a more meaningful comparison between our performance and that of our competitors. Adjusted EBITDA Margin has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to our consolidated statement of operations of certain expenses.

Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures. We believe Free Cash Flow is useful to investors because it represents the cash that our operating businesses generate, before taking into account non-operational cash movements. Free Cash Flow has certain limitations in that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance for the period, nor does it represent the residual cash flow for discretionary expenditures. Therefore, we think it is important to evaluate Free Cash Flow along with our consolidated statement of cash flows.

We look at Free Cash Flow as a measure of the strength and performance of our businesses, not for valuation purposes. In our view, applying "multiples" to Free Cash Flow is inappropriate because it is subject to timing, seasonality and one-time events. We manage our business for cash, and we think it is of utmost importance to maximize cash – but our primary valuation metric is Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenue Excluding Foreign Exchange Effects is calculated by translating current period revenues using prior period exchange rates. The percentage change in Revenue Excluding Foreign Exchange Effects is calculated by determining the change in current period revenues over prior period revenues where current period revenues are translated using prior period exchange rates. We believe the impact of foreign exchange rates on Match Group, due to its global reach, may be an important factor in understanding period over period comparisons if movement in rates is significant. Since our results are reported in U.S. dollars, international revenues are favorably impacted as the U.S. dollar weakens relative to other currencies, and unfavorably impacted as the U.S. dollar strengthens relative to other currencies. We believe the presentation of revenue excluding foreign exchange effects in addition to reported revenue helps improve the ability to understand Match Group's performance because it excludes the impact of foreign currency volatility that is not indicative of Match Group's core operating results.

Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From Our Non-GAAP Measures

Stock-based compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants of RSUs, performance-based RSUs, and market-based awards. These expenses are not paid in cash, and we include the related shares in our fully diluted shares outstanding using the treasury stock method; however, performance-based RSUs and market-based awards are included only to the extent the applicable performance or market condition(s) have been met (assuming the end of the reporting period is the end of the contingency period). To the extent stock-based awards are settled on a net basis, we remit the required tax-withholding amounts from our current funds.

Depreciation is a non-cash expense relating to our property and equipment and is computed using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated useful lives, or, in the case of leasehold improvements, the lease term, if shorter.

Amortization of intangible assets and impairments of goodwill and intangible assets are non-cash expenses related primarily to acquisitions. At the time of an acquisition, the identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired company, such as customer lists, trade names and technology, are valued and amortized over their estimated lives. Value is also assigned to (i) acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets, which consist of trade names and trademarks, and (ii) goodwill, which are not subject to amortization. An impairment is recorded when the carrying value of an intangible asset or goodwill exceeds its fair value. We believe that intangible assets represent costs incurred by the acquired company to build value prior to acquisition and the related amortization and impairment charges of intangible assets or goodwill, if applicable, are not ongoing costs of doing business.

Additional Definitions

Tinder consists of the world-wide activity of the brand Tinder®.

Hinge consists of the world-wide activity of the brand Hinge®.

Everyone Everywhere ("E&E") consists of the world-wide activity of the brands Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Plenty Of Fish®, Pairs™, Azar®, BLK®, Chispa™, The League®, Upward®, Salams®, HER™, and other smaller brands.

Retention measures the share of existing users who remain active after 30 days.

Sparks is the number of users engaging in six-way conversations on Tinder in a given week. When presented on a monthly, quarterly or year-to-date basis, Sparks represents the average of the weekly values for the respective period presented.

Sparks Coverage is the percentage of active Tinder users who experience a Spark in a given period and is average Sparks for the period divided by average weekly active users in the period.

Direct Revenue is revenue that is received directly from end users of our services and includes both subscription and à la carte revenue.

Indirect Revenue is revenue that is not received directly from end users of our services, a majority of which is advertising revenue.

Payers are unique users at a brand level in a given month from whom we earned Direct Revenue. When presented as a quarter-to-date or year-to-date value, Payers represents the average of the monthly values for the respective period presented. At a consolidated level and a business unit level to the extent a business unit consists of multiple brands, duplicate Payers may exist when we earn revenue from the same individual at multiple brands in a given month, as we are unable to identify unique individuals across brands in the Match Group portfolio.

Revenue Per Payer ("RPP") is the average monthly revenue earned from a Payer and is Direct Revenue for a period divided by the Payers in the period, further divided by the number of months in the period.

Daily Active User ("DAU") is the average daily number of unique registered users at a brand level who has visited the brand's app or, if applicable, their website in the past seven days as of any given day. When presented on a monthly, quarterly or year-to-date basis, DAU represents the average of the daily DAU values for the respective period presented. At a consolidated level and a business unit level to the extent a business unit consists of multiple brands, duplicate users will exist within DAU when the same individual visits multiple brands in a given day.

Monthly Active User ("MAU") is a unique registered user at a brand level who has visited the brand's app or, if applicable, their website in the given month. For measurement periods that span multiple months, the average of each month is used. At a consolidated level and a business unit level to the extent a business unit consists of multiple brands, duplicate users will exist within MAU when the same individual visits multiple brands in a given month.

Leverage on a gross basis is calculated as principal debt balance divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the period referenced.

Leverage on a net basis is calculated as principal debt balance less cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the period referenced.

Other Information

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release and our conference call, which will be held at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 4, 2026, may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that are not historical facts are "forward looking statements." The use of words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "believes," "will," and "would," among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to: Match Group's future financial performance, Match Group's business prospects and strategy, anticipated trends, and other similar matters. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among others: failure to retain existing users or add new users, or if users do not convert to paying users; competition; risks related to our restructuring and reorganization activities; our ability to attract and retain users through cost-effective marketing efforts; our reliance on a variety of third-party platforms, in particular, mobile app stores; our ability to realize reductions in in-app purchase fees; inappropriate actions by certain of our users could be attributed to us or may not be adequately prevented by us; dependence on our key personnel; volatile global economic conditions; operational and financial risks in connection with acquisitions; impairment charges related to our intangible assets; operations in various international markets, including certain markets in which we have limited experience; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; challenges in measuring our user metrics and other estimates; the limited operating history of our newer brands and services makes it difficult to evaluate our current business and future prospects; impacts of climate change; the integrity of our and third parties' systems and infrastructure; cyberattacks on our systems and infrastructure and cyberattacks experienced by third parties; our ability to access, collect, and use personal data about our users; breaches or unauthorized access of personal and confidential or sensitive user information that we maintain and store; challenges with properly managing the use of artificial intelligence; risks related to credit card payments; risks related to our use of "open source" software; complex and evolving U.S., foreign, and international laws and regulations; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights or accusations that we infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others; adverse outcomes in litigation; risks related to our taxation in multiple jurisdictions; risks related to our indebtedness; and risks relating to ownership of our common stock. Certain of these and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in Match Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unknown or unpredictable factors that could also adversely affect Match Group's business, financial condition and results of operations may arise from time to time. In light of these risks and uncertainties, these forward-looking statements may not prove to be accurate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which only reflect the views of Match Group management as of the date of this press release. Match Group does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.

About Match Group

Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Hinge®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, Plenty Of Fish®, Azar®, BLK®, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users.

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1 Hinge's European expansion markets are: France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, and Belgium.

2 Source: Sensor Tower. Combined downloads across Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Among all dating apps as defined by Match Group.

3 As defined on page 10 of this press release.

4 Leverage is calculated utilizing the non-GAAP measure Adjusted EBITDA as the denominator. For a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure for each period presented, see page 8.

SOURCE Match Group

The dating app company's second-quarter profit came in at $170.5 million, but revenue fell 1%, weighed down by sluggish results for Tinder.

Match Group's second quarter revenue declined as dating app Tinder had slugglish results while Hinge showed strength.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 30th, 2026

Shares of Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH – Get Free Report) have earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the fifteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and six have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $41.2857.

Several research analysts recently commented on the stock. Truist Financial set a $37.00 target price on shares of Match Group in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Piper Sandler set a $51.00 price target on shares of Match Group in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Match Group from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Match Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, April 26th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on Match Group from $34.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Match Group In other Match Group news, Director Melissa Anne Brenner sold 5,141 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.94, for a total transaction of $184,767.54. Following the transaction, the director owned 16,218 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $582,874.92. The trade was a 24.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.71% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Match Group A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Match Group in the second quarter valued at $76,000. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Match Group by 18.7% in the 2nd quarter. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. now owns 21,080 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $802,000 after acquiring an additional 3,316 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Match Group by 1,319.4% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 951 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 884 shares during the last quarter. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab acquired a new position in shares of Match Group during the 2nd quarter worth about $436,000. Finally, 55 North Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Match Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $217,000. 94.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Match Group Stock Performance Shares of Match Group stock opened at $39.40 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $9.19 billion, a PE ratio of 15.04, a P/E/G ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 1.30. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $36.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $34.07. Match Group has a 52-week low of $28.81 and a 52-week high of $41.03.

Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The technology company reported $0.68 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.07. Match Group had a negative return on equity of 307.45% and a net margin of 18.83%.The firm had revenue of $863.93 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $854.70 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.44 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Match Group will post 3.11 EPS for the current year.

Match Group Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 7th were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, July 7th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. Match Group’s dividend payout ratio is 30.53%.

Match Group Company Profile (Get Free Report)

Match Group, Inc (NASDAQ: MTCH) is a leading provider of online dating products and services. The company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of consumer brands that connect singles through digital platforms. Its flagship offerings include Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid and PlentyOfFish, which together serve users looking for long-term relationships, casual encounters and social networking opportunities.

Originating with the launch of Match.com in 1995, Match Group has grown through a combination of organic development and strategic acquisitions.

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In private equity, pulling a public company off the market requires an alignment of the stars. Buyout shops need a precise playbook:

Predictable cash generation to service debt An equity discount worth exploiting Balance sheet capacity for financial engineering Clear operational levers to pull A check size big enough to actually move the needle for a multi-billion-dollar fund. When a target checks all five boxes, the conversation rapidly shifts from if a deal makes sense to how quickly it can be executed.

Below are four U.S.-listed names screening well against that framework. Each has been beaten down, throws off real free cash flow, and has levers a sponsor could pull.

4. Papa John’s International Papa John’s International (NASDAQ:PZZA) has a market cap of just $998.6 million, and shares closed most recently at $30.35, down 30.0% over the past year. That sub-$1 billion equity check is a rounding error for a mid-market sponsor.

The franchise-heavy model produces a royalty-like revenue stream, with FY26 adjusted EBITDA guided to $200 to $210 million, implying an EV/EBITDA around 11x. Q1 FY26 was weak: revenue fell 7.7% to $478.6 million and free cash flow was negative $6.2 million after refranchising 85 stores. Management targets $30 million in corporate cost savings and $60 million in supply chain savings through 2027, the exact playbook PE runs itself.

Comparable sales in North America down 6.4% represents some risk. Plausible acquirers include Roark Capital or Apollo.

3. Etsy Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY | ETSY Price Prediction) closed at $80.91, still 61.3% below its 2021 peak despite a 45.9% year-to-date rally. Its forward P/E is 15x, and its EV/EBITDA is 24x.

FY25 free cash flow was $638.75 million on capex of just $54.66 million, a capital-light marketplace profile. The $1.2 billion Depop sale to eBay gives new CEO Kruti Patel Goyal a clean, single-brand focus and a cash position of $1.4 billion. Q1 FY26 GMS grew 5.5%, the second straight quarter of expansion.

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The risk here is consumer discretionary exposure. Silver Lake and Advent are plausible acquirers.

2. Match Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) checks nearly every box. Shares at $37.40 are 76.5% below their five-year high. The forward P/E is 14x, and EV/EBITDA is 11x, cheap for a business owning Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and Plenty of Fish.

FY25 operating cash flow was $1.08 billion and free cash flow was $1.02 billion, growing every year since 2022. Hinge revenue jumped 28% to $194 million in Q1 FY26, with a path to $1 billion by 2027. Management returned $975 million to shareholders in FY25. Debt of $4.0 billion is manageable against that FCF. Tinder’s ongoing turnaround is a risk, and Blackstone and KKR are plausible acquirers.

1. Kraft Heinz Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) is the textbook take-private candidate. Shares at $25.36 are 54.5% below where they traded a decade ago. The forward P/E is 13x, the price-to-book is 0.73, and the dividend yields 6.3%.

FY25 free cash flow was $3.66 billion, up 15.9%, and Q1 FY26 delivered $766 million in FCF alone. The Heinz, Kraft, Philadelphia, Lunchables, and Ore-Ida brand roster is exactly the moat sponsors underwrite for a decade. New CEO Steve Cahillane bought 213,106 shares at $23.4616 on May 12, 2026. The company paused its previously announced separation, freeing capital for a broader transaction. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with an average target of just $23.97, precisely the setup a sponsor wants: low expectations, high cash generation. Key risks include organic sales guided down 1.5% to 3.5%. Plausible acquirers include 3G Capital and Apollo.

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Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) will release financial results for the second quarter 2026 on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 after-market close. The company will host its quarterly conference call to discuss these results at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day.

A live webcast of the conference call, along with supplemental investor materials, can be accessed at https://ir.mtch.com. A replay of the webcast will be available through the same link following the conference call.

Match Group About Match Group

Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Hinge®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, Azar®, BLK®, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.

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Match Group (MTCH) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

On June 17, 2026, Match Group Inc MTCH shares fell 3.4% to $35.30, continuing a mixed performance over the past month. The stock has traded in a 52-week range between $28.81 and $39.20.

GF Value™ verdict: shares are currently priced at $35.30, which is 6.9% below the GF Value™ estimate of $37.90.GF Score™ of 82/100 indicates a strong overall performance across key financial metrics.Notable signal: insider activity shows that insiders sold $0.2M in the last 3 months, with no buying reported. Is MTCH Overvalued or Undervalued? Match Group Inc is currently trading at $35.30, which is below the GF Value™ estimate of $37.90, suggesting that the stock is undervalued by approximately 6.9%. This margin of safety may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for stocks with solid fundamentals but trading below intrinsic value. The GF Valuation label indicates that the stock is fairly valued, which aligns with the current market environment but also highlights potential growth opportunities given the undervaluation relative to its estimated intrinsic value.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. However, it is important to consider the risks associated with investing in a company with a Financial Strength rating of 4/10, indicating potential weaknesses in its balance sheet and overall financial health.

How Does MTCH's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 13.5x 18.6x Forward P/E 13.3x N/A The current P/E (TTM) of 13.5x is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 18.6x, indicating that the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical average. This P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, reinforcing the view that MTCH is undervalued in relation to its historical performance.

What Does MTCH's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 82/100 Financial Strength 4/10 Profitability 8/10 Growth 6/10 Valuation 9/10 Momentum 8/10 The GF Score™ of 82/100 suggests that Match Group Inc has strong fundamentals, particularly in the areas of profitability and valuation, where it scored 8/10 and 9/10, respectively. However, the Financial Strength score of 4/10 indicates that the company may face challenges in maintaining a robust financial position, which could be a concern for long-term investors.

What Are Insiders Doing with MTCH Stock? Recent insider activity shows that insiders sold $0.2M worth of shares in the last three months, with no buying activity reported. This pattern may suggest a lack of confidence from insiders in the short-term outlook of the company, which could be a red flag for potential investors. However, it is also important to note that insider selling does not always indicate negative sentiment, as it may be part of personal financial planning or diversification strategies.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Match Group Inc MTCH appears to be undervalued at the current price of $35.30, which is 6.9% lower than the GF Value™ estimate of $37.90. However, potential investors should consider the company's financial strength indicators and recent insider selling when evaluating their investment decisions.

For the complete analysis, visit the Match Group Inc MTCH stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is MTCH's GF Score™?

MTCH has a GF Score™ of 82/100, indicating strong overall performance across key financial metrics, which suggests a favorable long-term outlook.

Is MTCH overvalued or undervalued?

MTCH is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ estimate of $37.90 compared to its current price of $35.30, representing a 6.9% upside potential.

What is MTCH's P/E ratio?

MTCH's P/E ratio is 13.5x, which is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 18.6x, suggesting the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical average.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

Eligible Customers May Receive Up to $1,000 to Pay Past‑Due Bills

, /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) Match My Payment Program has provided nearly $30 million in matching payments to help more than 78,000 customers catch up on past-due energy bills since the program began one year ago. Limited funds are still available for a short time.

PG&E launched the Match My Payment Program last June, offering a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $1,000 for qualifying low-to moderate-income customers to pay past-due energy bills to stop service disconnections.  

In 2026, PG&E expanded its bill relief efforts by committing $50 million to support programs including Match My Payment and PG&E's Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH). REACH provides income-eligible customers with a bill credit of up to $800 based on the past-due balance. The emergency assistance is available for customers with a disconnection notice.   

"PG&E Match My Payment provides meaningful support for many customers whose incomes don't typically qualify for other assistance, said Vincent Davis, PG&E Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. "The strong response over the past year shows the difference a dollar‑for‑dollar match can make for families who are behind on their energy bills."

Since 2025, the three counties with the highest number of approved applications and funding include Fresno, Kern, and San Joaquin. In these three counties combined, PG&E has distributed more than $12.5 million in bill assistance. 

PG&E Match My Payment recipients can receive multiple matches throughout the year by paying at least $50 toward a past-due balance of $100 or more. Eligibility is based on federal income guidelines. For example, a family of four earning less than $132,000 annually may qualify. This is double the income limit of the PG&E REACH program. 

Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers are encouraged to check their eligibility and apply while funds last. PG&E works with the nonprofit Dollar Energy Fund (DEF) to process applications.

Coordinated Support for REACH Recipients

Customers who receive up to $800 in a REACH grant may also qualify for up to $1,000 through Match My Payment, for combined support of up to $1,800, or while funds last. Eligibility for PG&E's REACH program follows federal income guidelines, which are lower than those for the PG&E Match My Payment Program. 

Other Income-eligible Assistance Programs  

Customers are also encouraged to check if they qualify for PG&E's other assistance programs including: 

California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE): provides a monthly discount of 20% or more on gas and 35% or more on electricity (compared to non-CARE bundled customers). Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA): eligibility guidelines provide a monthly discount of 18% on electricity, regardless of household size.  Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): a federally funded assistance program overseen by the state that offers a one-time payment up to $1,500 on past due bills to help low-income households pay for heating or cooling in their homes. Payments may vary by location and funding availability. Arrearage Management Plan (AMP): a debt forgiveness plan for eligible residential customers.   Customers may also qualify for Medical Baseline, which offers an additional allotment of energy at the lower baseline rate or a discount on rate plans without baselines, and priority shutoff notifications for those who depend on power for certain medical needs. Enrollment requires certification by a qualified medical practitioner. 

To learn more about PG&E's assistance programs, use the free Savings Finder tool or visit pge.com/billhelp.  

About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than sixteen million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news    

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Perhaps lost in the shuffle of the June 11 risk-on equity market rally -- one fueled in part by the White House saying it nixed military strikes against Iran -- was the May reading of the Producer Price Index (PPI) released early in the day.

The report wasn't pretty. It showed a 1.1% increase, meaning the wholesale inflation rate over the prior 12 months was 6.5%, the highest level since November 2022. Typically, companies' higher input costs are passed on to shoppers, suggesting some vulnerability for consumer staples stocks. That's not the case across the board. Just look at Coca-Cola (KO +0.11%).

Coca-Cola is one consumer stock with buffers against rising producer prices. Image source: Getty Images.

Outpacing the S&P 500 by a margin of more than 2-to-1 this year, the beverage stock hit a 52-week high the day before the PPI report. That's not a coincidence. Rather, it's a testament to Coca-Cola's execution prowess amid a tough operating climate.

Not just a pricing power story As noted above, companies across a variety of industries often raise prices on customers to offset higher producer costs. Due to its enviable brand recognition and status as the purveyor of multiple premium soft drink brands, Coca-Cola could probably get away with some price hikes to soften the blow of elevated input costs. Still, the company isn't leaning on that option.

That's to the benefit of both investors and shoppers, because rival PepsiCo went down that road and lost billions of dollars in sales as cost-sensitive consumers said, "Enough is enough." Well-run companies learn from rivals' missteps, and Coca-Cola appears to have learned valuable lessons from Pepsi's pricing gaffes. Indeed, Coca-Cola is facing some inflationary headwinds, including constrained aluminum and plastic supplies due to the war in Iran.

For investors, the good news is that the company has levers it can pull to juice sales without pinching consumers. Those include pushing drinks that are less commodities-intensive (less sugar). Those moves are working because some on Wall Street say Coca-Cola is somewhat "insulate" from inflation-induced cost pressures and can maintain its appeal to both high-end and cost-conscious consumers.

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Consider this. On June 10, Morgan Stanley named Coca-Cola its top pick in the beverage space, with one of the reasons for that bull call being the company's ability to hold prices in the face of inflation in superior fashion relative to some rivals.

Don't forget the dividend Another point of allure with Coca-Cola is its status as a blue chip dividend stock. The shares yield 2.6%, and the payout has grown for 64 consecutive years. Obviously, a six-decade-plus run of steadily rising dividends is impressive in its own right, but it pays to dig deeper.

Typically, consistent dividend raisers are high-quality companies that can offer investors some protection when markets turn sour.

Coca-Cola's dividend growth is also relevant in the inflation protection conversation. The stock's 2.6% yield matches the average rate of inflation over the past two decades, and it's well above the five-year forward breakeven level of 2.2%. At the end of the day, no stock is the "perfect" inflation fighter, but long-term investors looking for a friend in the face of rising prices may want to give Coca-Cola a look.

Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) shares edged higher on Wednesday after the online dating company reported first quarter results that modestly exceeded Wall Street expectations, supported by growth in Hinge and early signs of stabilization at Tinder.

The company posted adjusted earnings of $0.95 per share for Q1 2026, ahead of analyst estimates of $0.92.

Revenue came in at $864 million, topping expectations of $855 million and marking a 4% increase year over year, though it was flat on a foreign exchange-neutral basis.

Net income rose 42% from a year earlier to $167 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 25% to $343 million, representing a margin of 40%. Operating cash flow totaled $194 million, with free cash flow of $174 million.

Growth was driven in part by a 10% increase in revenue per payer to $20.90, offset by a 5% decline in total payers to 13.5 million.

Within its portfolio, Hinge continued to deliver strong revenue growth, supported by product innovation and the rollout of features such as Face Check, which the company said reduced interactions with bad actors by 20% to 30%.

At Tinder, management pointed to improving engagement trends, with new user registrations returning to year-over-year growth in March for the first time in nearly two years. Monthly active user declines also moderated during the period.

Match Group also highlighted ongoing cost discipline and capital allocation efforts. During the quarter, the company repurchased $60 million worth of shares and paid $44 million in dividends, while deploying additional cash to offset dilution from employee equity awards. Diluted shares outstanding declined 5% from a year earlier.

Looking ahead, Match Group expects second-quarter revenue in the range of $850 million to $860 million, representing a decline of 2% to flat year over year. Adjusted EBITDA is projected between $325 million and $330 million, implying continued margin expansion.

Jefferies analysts reiterated their ‘ Hold’ rating on Match and raised its price target to $35 from $30, citing early signs of a product-driven recovery at Tinder.

The firm highlighted improving trends in key metrics, including Tinder payers declining 5% year over year in Q1 versus an 8% drop in Q4, moderating monthly active user declines, and a return to year-over-year growth in registrations in March.

However, Jefferies cautioned that it does not expect further improvement in payer declines in the near term and pointed to ongoing structural concerns in the online dating category, particularly around Gen Z engagement.

“Given multiple false starts in the past, we're hesitant to say there's a turnaround underway,” they wrote.

Shares of Match Group were up about 1.6% to about $38 in afternoon trading following the report.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that Steven Bailey, Chief Financial Officer of Match Group, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 19 at 3:35 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). A live webcast and replay of the fireside chat will be available at https://ir.mtch.com/news-and-events/events.

About Match Group

Match Group (PRNewsfoto/Match Group) Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Hinge®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, Azar®, BLK®, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.

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On May 12, 2026, Match Group Inc MTCH shares fell 3.2% to a current price of $35.77. This decline comes amid a 52-week range of $26.80 to $39.20, highlighting recent volatility in share performance.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price is $35.77, which is 5.6% below GF Value™ of $37.89.GF Score™ is 84/100, indicating a strong overall assessment.Notable signal: Insider activity shows that insiders sold $2.0M in shares over the last three months, with no buying activity. Is MTCH Overvalued or Undervalued? The current price of Match Group Inc MTCH at $35.77 is below the GF Value™ of $37.89, suggesting that the stock is undervalued by approximately 5.6%. This provides a potential margin of safety for investors considering entry points, as the GF Valuation label indicates that the stock is fairly valued overall. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.

While the undervaluation presents an opportunity, it is essential to note the risks associated with the stock. The financial strength rating of 4/10 indicates that the company may face challenges in maintaining its operational robustness. Therefore, while there is a potential upside based on the current price relative to GF Value™, investors should be cautious of the underlying financial health of the company.

How Does MTCH's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 13.7x 19.4x Forward P/E 13.5x N/A Match Group's current P/E (TTM) of 13.7x is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 19.4x, indicating that the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical averages. The forward P/E of 13.5x further corroborates this trend. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, supporting the notion that MTCH is undervalued relative to its historical performance.

What Does MTCH's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 84/100 Financial Strength 4/10 Profitability 8/10 Growth 6/10 Valuation 9/10 Momentum 8/10 The GF Score™ of 84/100 indicates a strong overall stock quality, with particularly high ratings in Valuation (9/10) and Profitability (8/10). However, the Financial Strength score of 4/10 highlights a notable weakness, suggesting that while the company has strong profit metrics and attractive valuation, its financial stability may be a concern for potential investors. The growth score of 6/10 indicates moderate expectations for future growth, which adds a layer of complexity to the investment thesis.

What Are Insiders Doing with MTCH Stock? In the last three months, insiders have sold $2.0M worth of shares with no reported buying activity. This pattern may suggest a lack of confidence among insiders regarding the future performance of the stock, as typically, insider buying is viewed as a positive signal. The absence of buying could imply that insiders do not see immediate value at current price levels.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Match Group Inc MTCH appears to be undervalued at its current price of $35.77. However, potential investors should weigh this valuation against the company's financial strength concerns and insider selling activity, which may signal caution.

For the complete analysis, visit the Match Group Inc MTCH stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is MTCH's GF Score™?

MTCH's GF Score™ is 84/100, indicating a strong overall assessment based on multiple key financial metrics.

Is MTCH overvalued or undervalued?

MTCH is currently undervalued with a GF Value™ of $37.89, suggesting a potential upside from its current price of $35.77.

What is MTCH's P/E ratio?

MTCH's P/E ratio (TTM) is 13.7x, which is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 19.4x, indicating that the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical averages.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].