Empowered Funds LLC Buys New Stake in Match Group Inc. $MTCH

Posted by Hanz Christensen on Sep 2nd, 2026

Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new position in shares of Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm purchased 82,067 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,123,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Match Group in the second quarter valued at $1,087,055,000. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Match Group by 1,163.7% during the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,137,898 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $216,791,000 after purchasing an additional 5,652,174 shares in the last quarter. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. acquired a new stake in shares of Match Group during the second quarter worth about $154,811,000. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Match Group during the fourth quarter worth about $112,641,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Match Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $100,796,000. 94.05% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Match Group Price Performance

NASDAQ:MTCH opened at $41.91 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $9.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.32. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $38.86 and its 200 day moving average price is $35.42. Match Group Inc. has a 1-year low of $28.81 and a 1-year high of $42.49.

Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The technology company reported $0.70 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.05. Match Group had a net margin of 20.17% and a negative return on equity of 324.82%. The company had revenue of $853.11 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $857.77 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.49 EPS. Match Group’s quarterly revenue was down 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts expect that Match Group Inc. will post 3.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Match Group Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Match Group news, Director Glenn Schiffman acquired 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were bought at an average price of $36.63 per share, with a total value of $109,890.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 56,370 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,064,833.10. This trade represents a 5.62% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CAO Philip D. Eigenmann sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.70, for a total value of $625,500.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 19,389 shares in the company, valued at $808,521.30. The trade was a 43.62% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.71% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on MTCH. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $43.00 target price on shares of Match Group in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Citigroup lifted their price target on Match Group from $33.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Match Group from $34.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Zacks Research raised Match Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on shares of Match Group from $49.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Match Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $42.46.

Check Out Our Latest Research Report on Match Group

Match Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Match Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: Match Group’s Q2 2026 figures showed a modest revenue dip but solid earnings, a combination that appears to have reassured investors about the company’s profitability and ability to navigate slower top-line growth. Match Group stock gains as Q2 2026 figures show modest revenue dip but solid earnings
Positive Sentiment: Zacks identified Match Group as one of three value stocks to consider amid rising market volatility. The company’s relatively low valuation and growth-adjusted price-to-earnings ratio may be attracting value-oriented investors, particularly as markets become more selective. 3 Value Stocks to Buy as September Market Volatility Picks Up

About Match Group

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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.