Match Group Stock Analysis

MTCH Stock  USD 30.61  1.71  5.92%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Match Group extending back to January 19, 1993. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Match stands at 30.61, as last reported on the 5th of February, with the highest price reaching 33.40 and the lowest price hitting 28.81 during the day.
IPO Date
19th of November 2015
200 Day MA
32.9347
50 Day MA
32.3977
Beta
1.315
 
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Match Group holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04. As of now, Match's Short and Long Term Debt is increasing as compared to previous years. The Match's current Interest Debt Per Share is estimated to increase to 17.83, while Long Term Debt is projected to decrease to under 2.5 B. With a high degree of financial leverage come high-interest payments, which usually reduce Match's Earnings Per Share (EPS).

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Match's liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Match's cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Match Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Match's stakeholders.
For many companies, including Match, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Match Group, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Match's management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
10.9696
Enterprise Value Ebitda
10.8043
Price Sales
2.123
Shares Float
234.3 M
Wall Street Target Price
36.5294
As of now, Match's Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is increasing as compared to previous years. The Match's current Stock Based Compensation is estimated to increase to about 271.1 M, while Total Stockholder Equity is forecasted to increase to (240.8 M). . The Match's current Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is estimated to increase to 0.69, while Price To Sales Ratio is projected to decrease to 1.57.
Match Group is undervalued with Real Value of 33.82 and Target Price of 36.53. The main objective of Match stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Match Group is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Match's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Match stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Here, you can get updates on important government artifacts, including earning estimates, SEC corporate filings, announcements, and Match's ongoing operational relationships across important fundamental and technical indicators.
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Match Stock Analysis Notes

About 99.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.32. Match Group last dividend was issued on the 6th of January 2026. The entity had 3502:1000 split on the 1st of July 2020. The companys portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Hinge, Pairs, PlentyOfFish, and OurTime, as well as a various other brands. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Match operates under Internet Content Information classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 2500 people. To find out more about Match Group contact Shane McGilloway at 214 576 9352 or learn more at https://www.mtch.com.

Match Group Investment Alerts

Match Group generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
Match Group is unlikely to experience financial distress in the next 2 years
Over 99.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
On 21st of January 2026 Match paid $ 0.19 per share dividend to its current shareholders
Latest headline from fool.com: Match Group Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript

Match Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Match's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2018-05-08
2018-03-310.230.260.0313 
2017-11-07
2017-09-300.220.19-0.0313 
2017-08-01
2017-06-300.190.16-0.0315 
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Match Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Match's ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Match's performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Match's operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Match's stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Match Thematic Classifications

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Social Domain Idea
Social Domain
Companies that are actively involved or directly contribute to the development of various social networking technologies

Match Stock Institutional Investors

Shares
Edmond De Rothschild Holding S.a.2025-06-30
5.9 M
Neuberger Berman Group Llc2025-06-30
5.3 M
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts2025-06-30
5.1 M
Norges Bank2025-06-30
4.4 M
Nuveen, Llc2025-06-30
4.2 M
Jupiter Asset Management Limited2025-06-30
3.5 M
Lsv Asset Management2025-06-30
3.5 M
First Manhattan Co. Llc2025-06-30
3.4 M
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.2025-06-30
M
Vanguard Group Inc2025-06-30
29.3 M
Blackrock Inc2025-06-30
17.5 M
Note, although Match's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Match Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 7.37 B.

Match Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of 0.16 %, which maeans that even a very small decline in it revenue will erase profits resulting in a net loss. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.31 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.31.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.32  0.33 
Return On Capital Employed 0.25  0.27 
Return On Assets 0.14  0.14 
Return On Equity(2.42)(2.54)

Management Efficiency

Match Group has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.1307 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.1307 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of 0.4992 %, meaning that it created $0.4992 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. Match's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Match manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of now, Match's Return On Tangible Assets are increasing as compared to previous years. The Match's current Return On Capital Employed is estimated to increase to 0.27, while Return On Equity is projected to decrease to (2.54). As of now, Match's Other Assets are increasing as compared to previous years. The Match's current Return On Tangible Assets is estimated to increase to 0.33, while Non Currrent Assets Other are projected to decrease to under 351.6 M.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share(1.04)(0.99)
Tangible Book Value Per Share(11.48)(10.91)
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 10.79  9.64 
Price Book Value Ratio(30.91)(32.46)
Enterprise Value Multiple 10.79  9.64 
Price Fair Value(30.91)(32.46)
Enterprise Value15.6 B16.4 B
Match showcases strong leadership that adapts to market changes and drives innovation. Our analysis explores how this adaptability affects the stock's investment appeal.
Operating Margin
0.3083
Profit Margin
0.162
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0263
Beta
1.315
Return On Assets
0.1307

Technical Drivers

As of the 5th of February, Match secures the Mean Deviation of 1.27, risk adjusted performance of (0.02), and Standard Deviation of 1.9. In connection with fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model lets you check existing technical drivers of Match Group, as well as the relationship between them.

Match Group Price Movement Analysis

The output start index for this execution was twenty-three with a total number of output elements of thirty-eight. The Moving Average is predictive technique used to analyze Match Group price data points by creating a series of averages of different subsets of Match entire price series.

Match Group Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Match insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Match's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Match insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Dubey Sharmistha over a week ago
Acquisition by Dubey Sharmistha of tradable shares of Match subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Sean Edgett over two months ago
Acquisition by Sean Edgett of 22806 shares of Match subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Sean Edgett over two months ago
Acquisition by Sean Edgett of 406 shares of Match subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Sean Edgett over three months ago
Disposition of 416 shares by Sean Edgett of Match subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Hesam Hosseini over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Hesam Hosseini over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Hesam Hosseini over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Hesam Hosseini over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Hesam Hosseini over six months ago
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Hesam Hosseini over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Hesam Hosseini over six months ago
Insider Trading
 
Hesam Hosseini over six months ago
Insider Trading

Match Outstanding Bonds

Match issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Match Group uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Match bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Match Group has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Match Predictive Daily Indicators

Match intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Match stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Match Corporate Filings

8K
3rd of February 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
23rd of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
5th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
3rd of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
20th of November 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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13A
14th of November 2025
An amended filing to the original Schedule 13G
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13A
10th of November 2025
The form used by investors holding more than 5% of a company's stock, to report their beneficial ownership pursuant to Rule 13d-1 or Rule 13d-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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10Q
5th of November 2025
Quarterly performance report mandated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to be filed by publicly traded corporations
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Match Forecast Models

Match's time-series forecasting models are one of many Match's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Match's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Match Bond Ratings

Match Group financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much Match have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for Match's borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
6
HealthyView
Beneish M Score
(2.37)
Unlikely ManipulatorView

Match Group Debt to Cash Allocation

As Match Group follows its natural business cycle, the capital allocation decisions will not magically go away. Match's decision-makers have to determine if most of the cash flows will be poured back into or reinvested in the business, reserved for other projects beyond operational needs, or paid back to stakeholders and investors.
Match Group currently holds 3.97 B in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 1.04, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Match Group has a current ratio of 1.25, suggesting that it may not be capable to disburse its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Match's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Match Total Assets Over Time

Match Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Match uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Match Debt Ratio

    
  94.0   
It feels like most of the Match's assets are financed through debt. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Match's operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Match, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Match Corporate Bonds Issued

Most Match bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Match Group has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Match Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

4.17 Billion

As of now, Match's Short and Long Term Debt Total is increasing as compared to previous years.

About Match Stock Analysis

Stock analysis is the technique used by a trader or investor to examine and evaluate how Match prices is reacting to, or reflecting on a current market direction and economic conditions. It can be used to make informed decisions about market timing, and when buying or selling Match shares will generate the highest return on investment. We also built our stock analysis module to help investors to gain an insight into the world economy as a whole, the stock market, thematic ideas. a specific sector, or an individual Stock such as Match. By using and applying Match Stock analysis, traders can create a robust methodology for identifying Match entry and exit points for their positions.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.21  0.22 
Operating Profit Margin 0.25  0.26 
Net Profit Margin 0.18  0.18 
Gross Profit Margin 0.73  0.53 

Current Match Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Match analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Match analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceConsensus# of Analysts
36.53Buy23Odds
Match Group current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Match analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Match stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Match Group, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Match conference calls.
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Match Stock Analysis Indicators

Match Group stock analysis indicators help investors evaluate how Match stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing and determine when trading Match shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Match stock analysis, traders can identify Match position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.
Begin Period Cash Flow966 M
Common Stock Shares Outstanding262.5 M
Total Stockholder Equity-253.5 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-46.8 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.233
Property Plant And Equipment Net131.2 M
Cash And Short Term InvestmentsB
CashB
Accounts Payable9.6 M
Net Debt2.9 B
50 Day M A32.3977
Total Current LiabilitiesB
Other Operating Expenses2.6 B
Non Current Assets TotalB
Forward Price Earnings9.0662
Non Currrent Assets Other370.1 M
Stock Based Compensation258.2 M

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