Is Match Stock a Good Investment?

Match Investment Advice

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To provide specific investment advice or recommendations on Match Group stock, we recommend investors consider the following general factors when evaluating Match Group. This will help you to make an informed decision on whether to include Match in one of your diversified portfolios:

Examine Match's financial health by looking at its balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Analyze key financial ratios, such as Price-to-Earnings (P/E), Price-to-Sales (P/S), and Price-to-Book (P/B), to determine whether the stock is fairly valued or over/undervalued.
Research Match's leadership team and their track record. Good management can help Match navigate difficult times and make strategic decisions that benefit shareholders and increases its net worth.
Consider the overall health of the Interactive Media & Services space and any emerging trends that could impact Match's business and its evolving consumer preferences.
Compare Match's performance and market position to its competitors. Analyze how Match is positioned in terms of product offerings, innovation, and market share.
Check if Match pays a dividend and its dividend yield and payout ratio.
Review what financial analysts are saying about Match's stock and their price targets. However, remember that analysts' opinions can vary, and their predictions may not always be accurate.

It's important to note that investing in Match Group stock, carries risks, and you should carefully consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions. Also, remember that it's important for investors to have a long-term perspective and a well-diversified portfolio to manage the impact of stock market volatility on their investments. Below is a detailed guide on how to decide if Match Group is a good investment.

Sell

Buy

Strong Hold

Our trade recommendations module can be used to complement Match Group advice provided by average analyst sentiment. It analyzes the firm's potential to grow using fundamental, technical, data market data available at the time. To make sure Match Group is not overpriced, please verify all Match Group fundamentals, including its revenue, current ratio, beta, as well as the relationship between the cash and equivalents and earnings per share . Given that Match Group has a price to earning of 96.07 X, we recommend you to check Match market performance and probability of bankruptcy to ensure the company can sustain itself in the current economic cycle given your last-minute risk tolerance and investing horizon.

Market Performance	Weakest	Details
Volatility	Very steady	Details
Hype Condition	Under hyped	Details
Current Valuation	Undervalued	Details
Odds Of Distress	Tiny	Details
Economic Sensitivity	Almost mirrors the market	Details
Investor Sentiment	Impartial	Details
Analyst Consensus	Buy	Details
Financial Strenth (F Score)	Healthy	Details
Financial Leverage	Not Rated	Details
Reporting Quality (M-Score)	Unlikely Manipulator	Details

Examine Match Stock

Researching Match's stock involves analyzing various aspects of the company and its industry to make an informed investment decision. The key areas to focus on are fundamentals, business model and competitive advantage. It is also important to analyze trends in revenue, net income, and cash flow, as well as key financial ratios, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and debt-to-equity (D/E). About 99.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.38. Match Group last dividend was issued on the 6th of January 2026. The entity had 3502:1000 split on the 1st of July 2020.

To determine if Match is a good investment, evaluating the company's potential for future growth is also very important. This may include expanding into new markets, launching new products or services, or improving operational efficiency. Companies with strong growth prospects can be more attractive investments. This aspect of the research should be conducted in the context of the overall market and industry in which the company operates and should include an analysis of growth potential, competitive landscape, and any regulatory or economic factors that could impact the business. Some of the essential points regarding Match's research are outlined below:

	Match Group generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
	Over 99.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
	On 17th of October 2025 Match paid $ 0.19 per share dividend to its current shareholders
	Latest headline from thelincolnianonline.com: Contrasting Willis Lease Finance Its Rivals

Match Quarterly Liabilities And Stockholders Equity

4.54 Billion

Match uses earnings reports to provide investors with an update of all three financial statements, including the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement. Therefore, it is also crucial when considering investing in Match Group. Every quarterly earnings report provides investors with an overview of sales, expenses, and net income for the most recent period. It also may provide a comparison to Match's previous reporting period. The quarterly earnings reports are usually disseminated to the public via Form 10-Q, which is a legal document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission every quarter.

	30th of January 2024 Upcoming Quarterly Report	View
	7th of May 2024 Next Financial Report	View
	31st of December 2023 Next Fiscal Quarter End	View
	30th of January 2024 Next Fiscal Year End	View
	30th of September 2023 Last Quarter Report	View
	31st of December 2022 Last Financial Announcement	View

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. Below are the table of largest EPS Surprises Match's investors have experienced.

Reported	Fiscal Date	Estimated EPS	Reported EPS	Surprise
2018-05-08	2018-03-31	0.23	0.26	0.03	13
2017-11-07	2017-09-30	0.22	0.19	-0.03	13
2017-08-01	2017-06-30	0.19	0.16	-0.03	15
2016-05-03	2016-03-31	0.08	0.11	0.03	37
2016-11-01	2016-09-30	0.19	0.23	0.04	21
2016-02-02	2015-12-31	0.2	0.24	0.04	20
2019-02-06	2018-12-31	0.38	0.43	0.05	13
2017-01-31	2016-12-31	0.24	0.29	0.05	20

Match Target Price Consensus

Match target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Match's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.

Buy

Most Match analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Match stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Match Group, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.

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Match Target Price Projection

Match's current and average target prices are 34.52 and 37.32, respectively. The current price of Match is the price at which Match Group is currently trading. On the other hand, Match's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Match Market Quote on 7th of December 2025

Low Price	33.88	Odds
High Price	34.66	Odds

34.52 Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Match Target Price

Low Estimate	33.96	Odds
High Estimate	41.42	Odds

37.3158

Historical

Lowest Forecast 33.96

Target Price 37.32

Highest Forecast 41.42

Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Match Group and the information provided on this page.

Match Analyst Ratings

Match's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Match stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Match's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Match's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Know Match's Top Institutional Investors

Have you ever been surprised when a price of an equity instrument such as Match is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Match Group backward and forwards among themselves. Match's institutional investor refers to the entity that pools money to purchase Match's securities or originate loans. Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.

		Shares
Edmond De Rothschild Holding S.a.	2025-06-30	5.9 M
Neuberger Berman Group Llc	2025-06-30	5.3 M
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts	2025-06-30	5.1 M
Norges Bank	2025-06-30	4.4 M
Nuveen, Llc	2025-06-30	4.2 M
Jupiter Asset Management Limited	2025-06-30	3.5 M
Lsv Asset Management	2025-06-30	3.5 M
First Manhattan Co. Llc	2025-06-30	3.4 M
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.	2025-06-30	3 M
Vanguard Group Inc	2025-06-30	29.3 M
Blackrock Inc	2025-06-30	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's market capitalization trends

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 8.31 B.

Market Cap

14.1 Billion

Match's profitablity analysis

	Last Reported	Projected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets	0.28	0.30
Return On Capital Employed	0.21	0.22
Return On Assets	0.12	0.13
Return On Equity	(8.66)	(8.23)

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.

Determining Match's profitability involves analyzing its financial statements and using various financial metrics to determine if Match is a good buy. For example, gross profit margin measures Match's profitability after accounting for the cost of goods sold, while net profit margin measures profitability after accounting for all expenses. Other important metrics include return on assets, return on equity, and free cash flow. By reviewing multiple sources and metrics, you can gain a complete picture of Match's profitability and make more informed investment decisions.

Match's Earnings Breakdown by Geography

Evaluate Match's 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 0.22, while Return On Equity is forecasted to increase to (8.23). 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 0.30, while Non Currrent Assets Other are projected to decrease to under 96.7 M.

	Last Reported	Projected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share	(0.24)	(0.23)
Tangible Book Value Per Share	(9.95)	(9.45)
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA	12.09	8.46
Price Book Value Ratio	(133.75)	(127.06)
Enterprise Value Multiple	12.09	8.46
Price Fair Value	(133.75)	(127.06)
Enterprise Value	15.6 B	16.4 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.

Dividend Yield

0.0224

Forward Dividend Yield

0.022

Forward Dividend Rate

0.76

Beta

1.35

Basic technical analysis of Match Stock

As of the 7th of December, Match secures the Mean Deviation of 1.26, standard deviation of 1.7, and Risk Adjusted Performance of (0.03). 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's 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.

		Sean Edgett over two weeks ago Acquisition by Sean Edgett of 22806 shares of Match subject to Rule 16b-3
		Sean Edgett over three weeks ago Acquisition by Sean Edgett of 406 shares of Match subject to Rule 16b-3
		Sean Edgett over two months ago Disposition of 416 shares by Sean Edgett of Match subject to Rule 16b-3
		Hesam Hosseini over three months ago Insider Trading
		Hesam Hosseini over three months ago Insider Trading
		Hesam Hosseini over three months ago Insider Trading
		Hesam Hosseini over three months ago Insider Trading
		Hesam Hosseini over three months ago Insider Trading
		Hesam Hosseini over three months ago Insider Trading
		Hesam Hosseini over three months ago Insider Trading
		Hesam Hosseini over three months ago Insider Trading
		Hesam Hosseini over three months ago Insider Trading

Match's Outstanding Corporate 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.

	US57667JAA07 Corp Bond US57667JAA07	View
	Match Group 4625 Corp Bond US57665RAN61	View
	Match Group 5625 Corp Bond US57665RAJ59	View
	Match Group 4125 Corp Bond US57665RAL06	View
	Match Group 5 Corp Bond US57665RAG11	View

View All Match Corporate Bonds

Understand Match's technical and predictive indicators

Using predictive indicators to make investment decisions involves analyzing Match's various financial and market-based factors to help forecast future trends and identify investment opportunities. Select the indicators that are most relevant to your investment strategy. Each indicator has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it's essential to combine multiple indicators to get a more comprehensive view of the market and reduce the risk of making poor decisions based on limited data.

	Risk Adjusted Performance	(0.03)
	Market Risk Adjusted Performance	(0.09)
	Mean Deviation	1.26
	Coefficient Of Variation	(1,722)
	Standard Deviation	1.7
	Variance	2.88
	Information Ratio	(0.10)
	Jensen Alpha	(0.18)
	Total Risk Alpha	(0.28)
	Treynor Ratio	(0.10)
	Maximum Drawdown	8.03
	Value At Risk	(2.92)
	Potential Upside	2.58
	Skewness	(0.07)
	Kurtosis	1.56

	Risk Adjusted Performance	(0.03)
	Market Risk Adjusted Performance	(0.09)
	Mean Deviation	1.26
	Coefficient Of Variation	(1,722)
	Standard Deviation	1.7
	Variance	2.88
	Information Ratio	(0.10)
	Jensen Alpha	(0.18)
	Total Risk Alpha	(0.28)
	Treynor Ratio	(0.10)
	Maximum Drawdown	8.03
	Value At Risk	(2.92)
	Potential Upside	2.58
	Skewness	(0.07)
	Kurtosis	1.56

Consider Match's intraday 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.

	Accumulation Distribution	0.0225
	Daily Balance Of Power	0.8205
	Rate Of Daily Change	1.02
	Day Median Price	34.27
	Day Typical Price	34.35
	Market Facilitation Index	0.78
	Price Action Indicator	0.57
	Period Momentum Indicator	0.64

Match Corporate Filings

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	View Verify
	14th of November 2025 Other Reports	View Verify
	10th of November 2025 Other Reports	View Verify
10Q	5th of November 2025 Quarterly performance report mandated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to be filed by publicly traded corporations	View Verify

Match time-series forecasting models is one of many Match's stock analysis techniques aimed to predict 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 Stock media impact

There is far too much social signal, news, headlines, and media speculation about Match that are available to investors today. This information is accessible both publicly - through Match's media outlets and privately, via word of mouth or internal channels. However, regardless of the source, the sheer volume of Match-related data is difficult to distill into actionable insights, especially for investors who are not well-versed in the rapidly evolving tools and techniques of investment management.

A primary focus of Match news analysis is to determine if its current price reflects all relevant headlines and social signals impacting the current market conditions. A news analyst typically looks at the history of Match relative headlines and hype rather than examining external drivers such as technical or fundamental data. It is believed that price action tends to repeat itself due to investors' collective, patterned thinking related to Match's headlines and news coverage data. This data is often completely overlooked or insufficiently analyzed for actionable insights to drive Match alpha.

Match Sentiment by Major News Outlets

Investor sentiment, mood or attitude towards Match can have a significant impact on its stock price or the market as a whole. This sentiment can be positive or negative, and various factors, such as economic indicators, news events, or market trends, can influence it. When investor sentiment is positive, investors are more likely to buy stocks, increasing demand and increasing the stock price. Positive investor sentiment can be driven by good news about the company or the broader market, such as solid earnings reports or positive economic data.

Note that negative investor sentiment can cause investors to sell stocks, leading to a decrease in demand and a drop in the stock price. Negative sentiment can be driven by factors such as poor earnings reports, negative news about the company or industry, or broader economic concerns. It's important to note that investor sentiment is just one of many factors that can affect stock prices. Other factors, such as company performance, industry trends, and global economic conditions, can also play a significant role in determining the value of a stock.

Match Group Historical Investor Sentiment

Investor biases related to Match's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Match. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Match can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Match Group. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.

Match's market sentiment shows the aggregated news analyzed to detect positive and negative mentions from the text and comments. The data is normalized to provide daily scores for Match and other traded tickers. The bigger the bubble, the more accurate the estimated score. Higher bars for a given day show more participation in the average Match news discussions. The higher the estimate score, the more favorable the investor's outlook on Match.

Match Maximum Pain Price Across January 16th 2026 Option Contracts

Match's options can also be used to analyze investors' bias and current market sentiment in the context of behavioral finance. For example, Max pain usually refers to a trading concept that asserts that market manipulation can cause the market price of Match close to the expiration of its current option contract to expire worthlessly. According to most research, about 35% of options are not executed, with roughly 50% traded out before expiration. So, Max pain occurs when market makers reach a net favorable position across all options at a strike price where option holders stand to lose the most money. By contrast, option sellers may reap the most after selling more options than buying, causing them to expire worthlessly. Please continue to view the detailed analysis of Match's options.

Match Corporate Management

Justine Sacco	Chief Officer	Profile
Faye Iosotaluno	Chief Tinder	Profile
Tanny Shelburne	Senior Relations	Profile
Philip CPA	Chief Officer	Profile

When determining whether Match Group offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Match's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Match Group Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Match Group Stock: