Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Match Group (MTCH) trades at $40.86, up 23.4% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $28.81 to $44.94; the price is 9.1% below that high. It is 77.5% below its all-time high of $182.00, reached in October 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +147.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 14.8% above its 200-day average of $35.61, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 24.8% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 14.5 and a dividend yield of 1.96%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Match Group (MTCH) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/mtch
Where it trades today
trading 75% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Match Group (MTCH) is 77.5% below its all-time high of $182.00, reached in October 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +147.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
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 14.5x earnings versus 17.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- MTCH carries a beta of 1.43, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- Relative performance versus GOOGL, META, DIS matters here because leadership inside communication services rarely stays static for long.
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
- 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: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- 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 is tracked by 17 analysts, with an average price target of $41.88 versus $40.86 today (+2.5%). 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.
Which ETFs hold it
MTCH is in 2 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in VYM: 0.04% of the fund, holding #289 of 603.
Famous investors who hold it
MTCH is in the latest 13F of 1 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Renaissance Technologies (Founded by Jim Simons) holds the most of it: 0.19% of the portfolio, position #107 of 2,931, as of Q2 2026.
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
In an uptrend, pressing toward $41.22 resistance.
uptrend- Price is 0.8% above its 50-day average and 14.8% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 49 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $41.22 (+0.9%), the nearest floor $39.95 (-2.2%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is MTCH a good investment in 2026?
Match Group trades at a P/E ratio of 14.5, with medium volatility (24.8% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of MTCH?
Based on 30-day volatility of 24.8%, MTCH has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.43 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does MTCH pay dividends?
Yes, Match Group has a dividend yield of 1.96%.
How far is MTCH from its all-time high?
Match Group is 77.5% below its all-time high of $182.00, reached in October 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +147.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold MTCH?
2 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Match Group. The largest weights: VYM (0.04%) and VTI (0.01%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31, 2026.
Which famous investors own MTCH?
Renaissance Technologies (0.19% of Founded by Jim Simons's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
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 2.5% above the current price of $40.86. 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.
Compare MTCH with anything
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