Bank of America buys LendingTree shares. Seven analysts rate LendingTree stock a Buy

Published on 10/06/2026 at 07:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Q2 revenue rose 25.30 percent to USD 313.42 million. Seven analysts cover LendingTree stock, with five Buy ratings and two Holds in September.

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Bank of America acquired 41,196 LendingTree shares in the second quarter, according to MarketBeat on October 1, 2026. The purchase adds an institutional ownership angle to LendingTree stock, while the latest operating figures show faster revenue growth but a sharp earnings miss.

Revenue grows while earnings miss

LendingTree reported USD 313.42 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, up 25.30 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, according to MarketBeat. The company generated diluted earnings per share of USD 0.68, compared with the USD 1.41 consensus estimate, a USD 0.73 shortfall.

The same quarterly report showed diluted earnings per share of USD 1.13 in the prior-year quarter, making the latest result a decline of USD 0.45. LendingTree's standardized financial statement also recorded USD 9.57 million in consolidated net income and USD 21.80 million in operating profit for the second quarter of 2026.

Analysts keep a divided view

MarketBeat reported on September 20, 2026, that seven analysts covered LendingTree, with five Buy ratings and two Holds. The average 12-month price target was USD 61.33, although several firms had reduced their targets.

Yahoo Finance lists Needham as maintaining a Buy rating while cutting its target from USD 60.00 to USD 45.00 on July 30, 2026. Yahoo Finance also identifies the next earnings date as an estimate for October 29, 2026, while the company investor-relations page identifies the second-quarter report dated July 29, 2026.

Nasdaq quote and market value

LendingTree was last at USD 24.51 on Nasdaq on October 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, with after-hours status. Its market capitalization was USD 342.0 million, and its 52-week range was USD 23.50 to USD 68.93 on the same market snapshot.