Match Group (MTCH) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) is projected to announce its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 5th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.6120 per share and revenue of $854.8010 million for the quarter. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The technology company reported $0.83 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.00 by ($0.17). The company had revenue of $878.01 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $872.86 million. Match Group had a net margin of 17.59% and a negative return on equity of 289.29%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.59 EPS. On average, analysts expect Match Group to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Match Group Stock Performance

NASDAQ MTCH opened at $38.67 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $9.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.25, a P/E/G ratio of 0.62 and a beta of 1.36. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $32.42 and its 200-day moving average price is $32.31. Match Group has a fifty-two week low of $26.80 and a fifty-two week high of $39.20.

Match Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 21st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 7th were given a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, April 7th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. This is an increase from Match Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.19. Match Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 33.61%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently weighed in on MTCH. TD Cowen cut their target price on Match Group from $40.00 to $37.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Truist Financial cut their target price on Match Group from $35.00 to $34.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wolfe Research set a $43.00 target price on Match Group and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings raised Match Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $35.00 price objective on Match Group in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $36.42.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Match Group

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in Match Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its position in Match Group by 53.0% in the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 1,028 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 356 shares during the last quarter. Wexford Capital LP bought a new position in Match Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $43,000. Employees Retirement System of Texas grew its position in Match Group by 92.1% in the 3rd quarter. Employees Retirement System of Texas now owns 1,729 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $61,000 after acquiring an additional 829 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. grew its position in Match Group by 58.0% in the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 3,198 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $113,000 after acquiring an additional 1,174 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.05% of the company’s stock.

About Match Group

Match Group, Inc (NASDAQ: MTCH) is a leading provider of online dating products and services. The company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of consumer brands that connect singles through digital platforms. Its flagship offerings include Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid and PlentyOfFish, which together serve users looking for long-term relationships, casual encounters and social networking opportunities.

Originating with the launch of Match.com in 1995, Match Group has grown through a combination of organic development and strategic acquisitions.