Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.71
Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
30.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
MTCH Dividend Income Check
Safety
30.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is unknown.
MTCH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$0.71
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout30.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield9.6%
Total Shareholder Yield11.6%
1Y Total Return19.5%
5Y Total Return-76.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)0.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$2,37810Y ago$26,13420Y ago$61,661
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MTCH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
MTCH Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Match Group, Inc. distributes 30.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MTCH does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MTCH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 9.6% buyback yield, 11.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -76.2%, with dividends contributing 0.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,134 today.
MTCH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 8 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.35
Avg/Payment$0.4187
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 2.18% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | $0.2000 | ↑ +5.3% | 2.41% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 2.32% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 2.21% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 1.75% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 1.26% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.1900 | ↓ -90.5% | 56.92% | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Dec 4, 2018 | $2.0000 | — | 5.21% | Dec 19, 2018 |
MTCH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
30.4% payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.6%
#2 of 5
MFG
META
MOMO
AAPLMTCH Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.59 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.76 | — | 4 | $2.38 | 31.9% | 3.13x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.02 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.26 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.24 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.93 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.66 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $1.90 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $2.00 | — | 1 | $3.05 | 65.6% | 1.52x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.47 | — | — | — |
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MTCH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MTCH stock.
How much dividend does MTCH pay per share?
Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MTCH's next ex-dividend date?
MTCH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MTCH typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MTCH's dividend safe?
MTCH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +30.4% and FCF payout ratio of +16.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MTCH increased its dividend?
MTCH has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does MTCH pay dividends?
Match Group, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MTCH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MTCH five years ago would be worth approximately $2,378 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MTCH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MTCH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.