Mtch.O
Match Group is a global online dating and social networking company that generates revenue primarily through subscription services, advertising, and in-app purchases.
Business. MTCH.O is an online services company operating within the Software & IT Services sector. The firm generates revenue primarily through an advertising model, with key performance indicators including monthly active users and average revenue per user. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data.
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21 analysts · consensus HoldAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
- Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
- Congressional trades
- CongressJosh Gottheimer — Match Group, Inc.2023-01-31 · Democrat · NJ · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressKathy Manning — Match Group, Inc.2022-06-10 · NC · Sale · $15,001 - $50,000
- CongressJosh Gottheimer — Match Group, Inc.2022-04-20 · Democrat · NJ · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressJosh Gottheimer — Match Group, Inc.2022-01-18 · Democrat · NJ · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressJosh Gottheimer — Match Group, Inc.2021-12-01 · Democrat · NJ · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressKathy Manning — Match Group, Inc.2021-10-19 · NC · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
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MTCH.O is an online services company operating within the Software & IT Services sector. The firm generates revenue primarily through an advertising model, with key performance indicators including monthly active users and average revenue per user. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data.
Match Group operates with a capital structure that includes a significant amount of long-term debt, which stands at $3.97 billion, and a negative total equity of $253.5 million. The company's liquidity position is characterized by $1.03 billion in cash and equivalents, which is partially offset by its long-term debt obligations. The liquidity FPT (Free Cash Flow to Total Debt) ratio indicates a moderate liquidity risk, as the company's free cash flow of $476.1 million is insufficient to cover its total debt.
In terms of profitability, Match Group's return on assets (ROA) of 13.75% is relatively strong, suggesting efficient use of its assets to generate earnings. However, the return on equity (ROE) is negative at -2.42%, which is a concern given the company's negative equity position. The company's operating income of $872.5 million and net income of $613.4 million indicate a profitable operation, but the ROE metric highlights the challenges posed by its capital structure.
Match Group's revenue is primarily concentrated in its online dating and social networking segments, with a global geographic exposure. The company's revenue concentration is not disclosed in the provided data, but its operations span multiple countries, indicating a diversified geographic footprint. The company's growth trajectory is supported by its current FY outlook, which projects a positive revenue delta. The next FY outlook also indicates a positive direction, although the exact numeric delta is not provided.
The risk assessment for Match Group highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of -15.67 indicates a high level of leverage, which could pose a risk in a rising interest rate environment. The dilution risk is considered low, as the company has not issued additional shares recently, and there is no indication of a significant dilution potential. The company's capital expenditure of -$56.77 million suggests a reduction in capital spending, which could be a strategic move to improve liquidity.
Recent events and filings for Match Group include the publication of its latest financial results, which show a strong operating cash flow of $1.08 billion. The company's free cash flow of $476.1 million is a positive indicator of its ability to fund operations and reduce debt. The company's recent performance has attracted analyst attention, with a mean price target of $36.66 and a median price target of $35.00. The analyst recommendations are mixed, with a mean recommendation of 2.52, indicating a slight bias towards a hold or buy rating.
- Match Group has a strong operating cash flow but faces liquidity challenges due to its high debt levels.
- The company's return on assets is positive, but its negative return on equity is a red flag.
- Match Group's revenue is concentrated in its online dating and social networking segments, with a global geographic presence.
- The company's growth trajectory is positive, supported by its current and next FY outlooks.
- The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
- Analysts have a mixed outlook on Match Group, with a mean price target slightly above the current market price.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,66 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3,5B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,0B USD |
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consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 8 250exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Dividend Equivalents → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 194exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Acquired 6 845grant · 2026-06-16
- Director · Dividend Equivalents → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 194exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Acquired 6 845grant · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 8 250exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Dividend Equivalents → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 194exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Acquired 6 845grant · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 8 250exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Dividend Equivalents → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 194exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Acquired 6 845grant · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 8 250exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Dividend Equivalents → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 194exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 8 250exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Dividend Equivalents → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 194exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Acquired 6 845grant · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Acquired 6 845grant · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 8 250exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Dividend Equivalents → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 194exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Acquired 6 845grant · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 8 250exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Dividend Equivalents → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 194exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Acquired 6 845grant · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 8 250exercise · 2026-06-16
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock, par value $0.001Disposed 8 250exercise · 2026-06-16
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- Ev To Operating Cash Flowenterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
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- Price To Earningsmarket_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
- Dilution Ratio(shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- MTCH.O Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Match Group Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
- Match Group Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-28
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,13 %$294M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,12 %$214M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,09 %$408M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$74M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,05 %$163M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,04 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$201M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$98M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$35M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$100M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$81M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,01 %$607M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,01 %$922M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$96M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$77M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$152M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$68M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$256M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$102M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$9M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$13M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$24M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Roxane Al-FayezPresident & CEO
Insider activity
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 8 250 · 2026-06-16
- Director · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 194 · 2026-06-16
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 17 850 · 2026-06-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 540 · 2026-06-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 9 357 @ $36,13$338K · 2026-06-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 12 849 · 2026-06-01
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common Stock, par value $0.001Other 71 · 2026-06-01
Short positioning
Held by funds 1
- BlackRock (iShares) · ETF0,47 %80,0B $ · #36
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 17.8%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -7.8%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 15.8%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 6.0%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.7%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.2%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -298.2%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.1%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.42xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 12.2%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 6.4%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 19.3%Derived (calculated)
- Shares outstanding (annual): 232.53MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 3SEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 1.01BSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 1.43BSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 4.46BSEC XBRL filing
- R&D expense (annual): USD 449.51MSEC XBRL filing
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 948.37MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD 872.53MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 746MSEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 56.77MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 2SEC XBRL filing