17,158 Shares in Match Group Inc. $MTCH Purchased by Proficio Capital Partners LLC

Proficio Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 17,158 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $653,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Match Group by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 15,463 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $588,000 after buying an additional 289 shares during the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. increased its holdings in Match Group by 3.1% in the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 10,327 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $317,000 after buying an additional 311 shares during the last quarter. Bollard Group LLC increased its holdings in Match Group by 0.6% in the first quarter. Bollard Group LLC now owns 52,928 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,625,000 after buying an additional 322 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in Match Group by 8.2% during the second quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 4,307 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $133,000 after acquiring an additional 326 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its position in Match Group by 53.0% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 1,028 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 356 shares in the last quarter. 94.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Match Group

In related news, Director Glenn Schiffman purchased 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 purchase, the director directly owned 56,370 shares in the company, valued at $2,064,833.10. This trade represents a 5.62% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CAO Philip D. Eigenmann sold 15,000 shares of Match Group stock in a transaction 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 sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 19,389 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $808,521.30. This trade represents a 43.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MTCH has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Barclays upped their price objective on shares of Match Group from $49.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Morgan Stanley set a $40.00 price target on Match Group in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Zacks Research upgraded Match Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Match Group from $33.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on Match Group in a research report on Monday, August 24th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $43.00 target price for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Match Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $42.46.

Match Group Stock Performance

NASDAQ MTCH opened at $42.44 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $39.00 and a 200-day moving average of $35.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.32. Match Group Inc. has a 52 week low of $28.81 and a 52 week high of $42.69.

Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) last posted its quarterly earnings results 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. Match Group had a negative return on equity of 324.82% and a net margin of 20.17%.The business had revenue of $853.11 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $857.77 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.49 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that Match Group Inc. will post 3.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Match Group Dividend Announcement

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

Key Headlines Impacting Match Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Solid earnings helped offset modest revenue weakness. Match Group’s second-quarter 2026 results reportedly showed a slight year-over-year revenue decline, but earnings remained resilient. The company’s most recent reported quarter also exceeded EPS expectations, with $0.70 per share versus the $0.65 consensus, reinforcing the view that cost control and profitability remain strengths. Match Group stock gains as Q2 2026 figures show modest revenue dip but solid earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Value appeal is attracting investor attention. Zacks identified Match Group as one of three value stocks to consider amid September market volatility. The stock’s valuation—approximately 15 times earnings and a PEG ratio below 1 based on the provided data—may be viewed as attractive if management can stabilize revenue and return the business to growth. 3 Value Stocks to Buy as September Market Volatility Picks Up
• Neutral Sentiment: Most other items are unrelated to Match Group. Articles about online dating techniques, international inflation, ETFs, sports platforms and other companies do not provide new company-specific information. They are therefore unlikely to be meaningful drivers of MTCH’s current move.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue softness remains a risk. Match Group’s reported revenue decline and revenue coming in slightly below analyst expectations suggest that user monetization and growth remain areas investors will monitor closely. Continued top-line weakness could limit further upside even with strong earnings and an inexpensive valuation.

About Match Group

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.