Where it trades today
trading 89% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Ad demand, engagement trends, and the durability of monetization are usually the swing factors for the multiple.
- MTCH is valued near its sector range at 15.3x earnings versus 17.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- MTCH carries a beta of 1.32, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- MTCH is in a bullish short-term regime and only 3.9% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- MTCH is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside communication services than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as GOOGL, META, DIS start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for MTCH come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Communication Services so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as GOOGL, META, DIS.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for MTCH. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:57 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as GOOGL, META, DIS.
What Match Group does
Match Group, Inc. provides digital technologies in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. The company's portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, Plenty Of Fish, Azar, BLK, and other brands, built to increase users' likelihood of connecting with others. It provides tailored services to meet the various preferences of its users. Match Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Employees
2,200
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Headquarters
Dallas, United States
What analysts expect
MTCH carries a buy consensus from 17 analysts, with an average price target of $41.88 versus $43.20 today (-3.1%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
MTCH generated $3.51B in trailing revenue (-1.2% year over year), with a 20.2% net margin, and $930.66M of free cash flow, against $3.08B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.49B | $2.54B | $911.08M | $613.45M | $2.53 | $1.02B |
| 2024 | $3.48B | $2.49B | $897.49M | $551.28M | $2.12 | $882.14M |
| 2023 | $3.36B | $2.41B | $964.63M | $651.54M | $2.36 | $829.38M |
| 2022 | $3.19B | $2.23B | $881.26M | $361.95M | $1.28 | $476.56M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in communication services
Media, entertainment, telecommunications, and interactive services.
The companies it competes with
MTCH beside the communication services names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Match Group trades at $43.20, 3.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.32, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is MTCH a good buy right now?
Match Group trades at 15.3x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 25.5% volatility.
Does MTCH pay dividends?
Yes, Match Group offers a dividend yield of 1.83%. That is roughly $0.79 per share a year.
How volatile is MTCH?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 25.5% and beta of 1.32, MTCH is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for MTCH?
The average analyst price target for Match Group (MTCH) is $41.88 based on 17 analyst estimates, about 3.1% below the current price of $43.20. The published range runs from $35.00 to $51.00.
How much revenue does MTCH generate?
Match Group reported $3.51B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -1.2% year over year. Net margin sits at 20.2%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.