Match Group's revenue has stalled near flat, with the latest quarter at $891.2M showing a 2.5% year-over-year decline, while gross margin expanded roughly 520 basis points to 76.8%, suggesting pricing and mix gains are carrying profitability.
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Revenue has oscillated between roughly -3.3% and +4.2% growth over the past ten quarters while gross margin rose to 76.8% and operating margin ranged from 20.8% to 32.4%, suggesting profitability gains are real but earnings volatility (diluted EPS from $0.44 to $0.83) warrants further investigation.
Match Group has demonstrated strong revenue growth, supporting bullish sentiment and stock appreciation.
The company's aggressive buyback strategy has contributed to capital returns and positive investor sentiment.
Match Group is expanding into high-growth markets, which is expected to drive future revenue and user base growth.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 2, 2026 | $0.73+2.2% vs $0.71 | $891M-0.1% vs $892M |
Q3 2026 Aug 4, 2026 | $0.70+7.2% vs $0.65 | $853M-0.5% vs $858M |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $0.69-4.2% vs $0.72 | $864M+1.1% vs $855M |
Q1 2026 Feb 3, 2026 | $0.86+6.2% vs $0.81 | $878M+0.7% vs $872M |
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) will release financial results and full prepared remarks for the third quarter 2026 on Monday, November 2, 2026 after-market close. The company will host its quarterly conference call on the same day at 5:00 p.m.
Match Group is regaining investor confidence, with recent stock re-rating driven by margin expansion and Hinge's robust growth. MTCH's dominant market share, strong cash generation, and improving user churn support a turnaround to sustainable top-line growth. Profitability improvements—gross margin up to 76%—stem from web billing and operational efficiencies, offsetting legacy app declines.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Match Group, Inc. (MTCH)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39.03 | $9.1B | 16.40 | 0.22% | 17.59% | — | 1.82% | |
| $5.97 | $778.67M | -1.00 | -9.89% | -58.99% | -68.91% | — | |
| $9.40 | $114.51B | 13.90 | 30.2% | 15.44% | 12.28% | 2.12% | |
| $38.76 | $2.88B | -29.14 | -37.14% | 19.66% | 8.53% | — | |
| $610.15 | $1.55T | 25.97 | 22.17% | 31.15% | 30.27% | 0.34% | |
| $4.96 | $8.34B | -18.37 | 10.63% | -4.9% | -14.61% | — |
Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 2, 2026·SEC
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Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) reported $3.49B in revenue in fiscal year 2025, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 4537% more than the $75.2M of fiscal year 1996.
Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) grew revenue by 0.2% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) earned $721.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 20.7% net margin).
Yes. Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) pays a dividend that yields 1.82% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) generated $1.14B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
