Match Group stock reports Q2 revenue decline as EBITDA improves
Published on 09/25/2026 at 12:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Match Group stock stood at USD 40.80 on Nasdaq on September 24, 2026, up 0.79 percent for the session. The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of USD 853 million, down 1 percent year over year, while adjusted EBITDA increased 14 percent to USD 331 million.
Revenue falls as profit improves
According to Yahoo Finance in its Q2 2026 coverage, earnings per share came in at USD 0.92, missing the Zacks consensus estimate by 5.15 percent. Revenue also trailed the USD 856 million consensus estimate by 0.34 percent, creating a mixed operating picture.
The comparison inside the quarter is important: total payers declined 6 percent to 13.3 million, while revenue per payer rose 6 percent to USD 21.13. Hinge provided a counterweight, with direct revenue up 22 percent year over year to USD 203.5 million.
Q3 guidance sets the test
Yahoo Finance reported that Match Group expects Q3 2026 revenue of USD 885 million to USD 895 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 2 percent to 3 percent. Adjusted EBITDA guidance stands at USD 330 million to USD 335 million, implying 10 percent growth at the midpoint.
That guidance places the emphasis on monetization rather than user expansion. Management also expects full-year adjusted EBITDA to reach at least the high end of its prior guidance and adjusted EBITDA margin to exceed the 37.5 percent target.
Analyst target stays near price
According to MarketBeat on September 25, 2026, analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus with an average 12-month price target of USD 42.46. The target is USD 1.66 above the September 24 price, a 4.07 percent difference.
Stock valuation snapshot
Match Group stock had a market capitalization of USD 9,517,293,600 on September 24, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 28.81 to USD 44.94, putting the reference price USD 4.14 below the yearly high, or 9.21 percent.
Match Group stock facts
- Company: Match Group, Inc.
- Ticker: MTCH
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (September 24, 2026): USD 40.80
- Market capitalization: USD 9,517,293,600 (as of September 24, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 28.81-44.94 (as of September 24, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Interactive Media and Services
