Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The technology company reported $0.86 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.00 by ($0.14), Zacks reports. Match Group had a net margin of 16.20% and a negative return on equity of 339.08%.

Match Group Price Performance

MTCH traded down $2.64 on Tuesday, hitting $28.90. 9,813,221 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,911,795. The business has a 50-day moving average of $32.49 and a two-hundred day moving average of $34.01. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.50, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.32. Match Group has a 12 month low of $26.39 and a 12 month high of $39.20.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MTCH has been the topic of several research reports. Wall Street Zen lowered Match Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 6th. UBS Group set a $37.00 price objective on Match Group in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Evercore ISI reduced their target price on shares of Match Group from $38.00 to $35.00 and set an “in-line” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $37.00 price target on shares of Match Group in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Match Group in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $36.38.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Match Group news, CEO Spencer M. Rascoff purchased 14,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 20th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $31.84 per share, for a total transaction of $445,760.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 165,128 shares in the company, valued at $5,257,675.52. The trade was a 9.26% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.64% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Match Group

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Woodline Partners LP acquired a new stake in Match Group in the first quarter worth $662,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Match Group by 20.4% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 5,260 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $162,000 after purchasing an additional 891 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of Match Group by 45.9% in the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 649,721 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $20,070,000 after acquiring an additional 204,472 shares in the last quarter. Amundi increased its stake in Match Group by 1,477.6% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 358,709 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $11,637,000 after buying an additional 335,971 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Match Group during the second quarter worth $298,000. 94.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Match Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Match Group said it exceeded revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, reported Tinder engagement (Tinder Sparks Coverage) up 4% Y/Y in December, and highlighted Hinge revenue growth and European MAU gains; these operational beats point to improving monetization. Match Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Third‑party app data signals upside — Apptopia’s mobile performance index shows Tinder tracking above Street expectations heading into earnings, corroborating Match’s reported improvement in Tinder payer trends. Apptopia Data Signals Improvement
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support remains — TD Cowen’s John Blackledge reiterated a Buy and $40 PT, citing Hinge momentum and Tinder product improvements, which could limit downside if execution continues. Maintaining Buy on Match Group
• Neutral Sentiment: Options activity and previews attracting attention — Several market pieces note unusually high options flow and provide earnings previews; unusual options volume can signal positioning or hedging but is ambiguous for fundamentals. Do Options Traders Know Something About MTCH Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings previews expect upside — Earnings previews from Benzinga and Zacks include MTCH among internet/software names that could beat, reflecting consensus optimism but not new company-specific data. Earnings Preview For Match Group What’s in Store for These 4 Internet Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Street ratings are mixed — Coverage shows an average analyst rating of “Hold,” highlighting divergence between bullish analysts and more cautious views; this mixed sentiment can amplify volatility around results. Match Group Receives Average Rating of “Hold”
• Negative Sentiment: Market is selling into the beat — Despite the positive operational signs, MTCH is trading down with volume well above average, suggesting investors are taking profits or reacting to broader sector weakness/valuation concerns (stock is below its 50- and 200‑day averages). (See trading stats in background.)

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.