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Match Group (MTCH)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Match Group.

Research analysts who have asked questions during Match Group earnings calls.

CC

Cory Carpenter

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

4 questions for MTCH

Also covers: ANGI, APP, BMBL +16 more
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Curtis Nagle

Bank of America

4 questions for MTCH

Also covers: ACVA, BMBL, CHWY +12 more
Jason Helfstein

Jason Helfstein

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

4 questions for MTCH

Also covers: ANGI, BLDE, CART +23 more
Nathaniel Feather

Nathaniel Feather

Morgan Stanley

4 questions for MTCH

Also covers: BMBL, CHWY, DUOL +6 more
Shweta Khajuria

Shweta Khajuria

Wolfe Research, LLC

4 questions for MTCH

Also covers: BMBL, CART, CHWY +14 more
Ygal Arounian

Ygal Arounian

Citigroup

4 questions for MTCH

Also covers: ANGI, BARK, BMBL +13 more
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Benjamin Black

Deutsche Bank AG

3 questions for MTCH

Also covers: APP, BMBL, COMP +10 more
JB

John Blackledge

TD Cowen

3 questions for MTCH

Also covers: AMZN, BMBL, GRND +3 more
Christopher Kuntarich

Christopher Kuntarich

UBS

2 questions for MTCH

Also covers: APP, COMP, DSP +6 more
Daniel Salmon

Daniel Salmon

New Street Research

2 questions for MTCH

Also covers: NFLX, PINS, RDDT +2 more
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Ross Sandler

Barclays

2 questions for MTCH

Also covers: AMZN, CART, DASH +13 more
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Bill Kerr

TD Cowen

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: VMEO
Brad Erickson

Brad Erickson

RBC Capital Markets

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: CVNA, FVRR, GDDY +7 more
CK

Chris Kuntarich

UBS Group

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: APP, BIGC, COMP +6 more
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James Heaney

Jefferies

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: APP, EA, IAC +9 more
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Jeff Seiner

Deutsche Bank

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: COMP, WBTN
Justin Patterson

Justin Patterson

KeyBanc Capital Markets

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: ABNB, ANGI, CART +12 more
Kenneth Gawrelski

Kenneth Gawrelski

Wells Fargo & Company

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: ABNB, BKNG, CART +12 more
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Mark Kelley

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: CRTO, DV, ETSY +6 more
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Robert Coolbrith

Evercore ISI

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: BMBL, CDLX, ETSY +8 more
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Robert Zeller

Truist Securities

1 question for MTCH

Also covers: SSTK, TREE

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for MTCH.

Match Group spins out Overtone and details Tinder turnaround roadmap
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Management Change
Product Launch
New Projects/Investments
  • Match Group announced the spin-out of Overtone, an AI-first dating service led by Hinge founder Justin, and promoted Jackie to CEO of Hinge to ensure leadership continuity.
  • Under CEO Spencer since February, Tinder cut 13 % of its workforce, reorganized into autonomous product pods, and shifted focus to user outcomes over short-term monetization, adopting the Sparks metric (six-message back-and-forth) as its primary performance indicator.
  • The Face Check safety feature has reduced exposure to bad actors by 60 % and been rolled out across U.S. Tinder, with expected low-single-digit MAU headwinds deemed acceptable for long-term trust enhancement.
  • A spring product event will update progress on Tinder’s revitalization phase ahead of a projected 2026–27 resurgence, featuring tests like Project Aurora in Australia and plans to reinvest $90–100 million in App Store fee savings into product and marketing.
Dec 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
Match Group outlines strategic roadmap at Barclays conference
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Management Change
New Projects/Investments
Product Launch
  • Match Group has spun out Overtone, an AI-first dating service led by Hinge founder Justin, and elevated Jackie to CEO of Hinge; Match will remain the largest shareholder with an option to reacquire if Overtone succeeds.
  • Under new CEO Spencer, Tinder is shifting from lagging RPP metrics to the Sparks engagement metric (six-message exchanges) as a proxy for meaningful connections to drive retention, MAU growth, and word-of-mouth.
  • The Face Check verification feature has reduced exposure to bad actors by 60% in early markets and is now rolling out across Tinder in the U.S., with a low-single-digit MAU/revenue headwind deemed acceptable for long-term safety gains.
  • Project Aurora in Australia is testing new UI elements (Modes, Chemistry) alongside targeted marketing; insights will inform 2026 planning, supported by redeploying $90–100 million in app-store fee savings into product and customer acquisition.
Dec 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
Match Group outlines multi-year strategy, spins off AI-driven Overtone
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Management Change
Product Launch
  • Match announced the spin-out of Overtone, an AI-first dating service led by Hinge founder Justin, while elevating Hinge’s president Jackie to CEO to ensure a smooth leadership transition and enable startup agility with shared VC risk.
  • Under CEO Spencer since February, Tinder cut headcount by 13%, reorganized into autonomous product pods, and accelerated product releases from bi-weekly to weekly, shifting focus from lagging revenue metrics (RPP, payer growth) to the user-outcome “Sparks” metric—a six-way conversation proxy for meaningful connections.
  • The Face Check identity-verification feature, now rolled out across the US at Tinder, has reduced exposure to bad actors by 60%, with an expected low-single-digit revenue impact, and will be tested on other brands without material company-wide effect.
  • A dedicated spring event will showcase Project Aurora progress—augmenting Tinder with new Modes, the Chemistry AI feature, and targeted marketing—as part of the ongoing revitalization phase ahead of a 2026–27 resurgence.
  • Hinge’s “app designed to be deleted” model and balanced roadmap of AI-driven innovations, monetization, and geographic expansion remain key tailwinds, with further growth initiatives planned for 2026 and beyond.
Dec 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
Match Group announces Hinge CEO transition and spinout of AI venture Overtone
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CEO Change
New Projects/Investments
  • Match Group promotes Jackie Jantos to CEO of Hinge as founder Justin McLeod steps away to launch Overtone, an AI-driven dating service incubated within Hinge throughout 2025.
  • The company plans to lead Overtone’s initial funding round in early 2026, securing a substantial ownership stake, with Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff joining Overtone’s board.
  • McLeod will serve as Chairman of Overtone and remain an advisor to Hinge through March to support the leadership transition.
  • Under Jantos’s leadership, Hinge is projected to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2027, focusing on continued growth and innovation.
Dec 9, 2025, 9:30 PM
Hinge outlines growth and AI strategy at Raymond James Conference
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Product Launch
  • Hinge emphasizes its “designed to be deleted” philosophy, focusing on helping users find long-term matches quickly through an intentional onboarding process requiring more photos and profile prompts.
  • Under CEO Spencer’s leadership, Match Group prioritizes product-driven growth, with Hinge specifically targeting Gen Z through tailored features and marketing channels, driving consistent user and engagement growth.
  • The app has launched AI-powered tools such as Prompt Feedback and Convo Starters to improve profile quality, conversation initiation, matching recommendations, and safety detection.
  • Hinge is expanding internationally, balancing consistent brand identity with local cultural adaptations, and sees a significant opportunity to monetize women users by adding value to their dating experience.
Dec 8, 2025, 2:20 PM
Match Group reports Q3 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Total revenue $914 million (+2% yoy); Adjusted EBITDA $301 million (-12% yoy; 33% margin; ex-charges $364 million, 40% margin).
  • Tinder direct revenue $491 million (-3% yoy), payers 9.3 million (-7%), RPP $17.66 (+5%); Hinge direct revenue $185 million (+27% yoy), payers 1.9 million (+17%), RPP $32.87 (+9%), Adj. EBITDA $63 million (+22%).
  • YTD share repurchases $550 million (17.4 million shares at $32 avg) and Oct buyback $100 million (3 million shares); raised FY25 free cash flow guidance to $1.11–$1.14 billion.
  • Q4 guidance: revenue $865–$875 million (+1–2% yoy; FX-neutral down 1–2%), Adjusted EBITDA $350–$355 million (+9%), margin ~41% midpoint.
Nov 4, 2025, 10:00 PM
Match Group reports Q3 2025 results
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Earnings
  • Total revenue was $914 M, up 2% year-over-year in Q3 2025.
  • Net income rose to $161 M (+18% y/y), with a margin of 18%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $301 M, down 12% y/y, representing a 33% margin.
  • Payers averaged 14.5 M (–5% y/y), while revenue per payer increased to $20.58 (+7% y/y).
  • YTD operating cash flow reached $758 M and free cash flow was $716 M through September 30, 2025.
Nov 4, 2025, 10:00 PM
Match Group announces Q3 2025 results
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Earnings
Dividends
Share Buyback
  • Match Group reported Q3 2025 total revenue of $914 million (+2% Y/Y, +1% FXN), driven by a 7% increase in RPP to $20.58, partially offset by a 5% decline in payers to 14.5 million.
  • Q3 net income was $161 million (+18% Y/Y; 18% margin); Adjusted EBITDA was $301 million (-12% Y/Y; 33% margin), or $364 million (+6% Y/Y; 40% margin) excluding a $61 million legal settlement and $2 million of restructuring costs.
  • The board declared a $0.19 per share dividend payable January 21, 2026, and through Q3 repurchased 17.4 million shares for $550 million, deploying 97% of free cash flow.
  • Q4 2025 guidance: total revenue of $865–$875 million (+1–2% Y/Y) and Adjusted EBITDA of $350–$355 million (+9% Y/Y), with a 41% margin at midpoint.
Nov 4, 2025, 9:13 PM
Match Group announces Q3 2025 results
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Earnings
Share Buyback
Legal Proceedings
  • Match Group reported Q3 revenue of $914 million, up 2% Y/Y, driven by a 7% increase in RPP to $20.58 and a 5% decline in payers to 14.5 million.
  • Net income was $161 million (+18% Y/Y; 18% margin) and Adjusted EBITDA was $301 million (33% margin); excluding a $61 million legal charge and $2 million of restructuring costs, Adjusted EBITDA was $364 million (40% margin).
  • Year-to-date through September 30, operating cash flow reached $758 million and free cash flow was $716 million; the company repurchased 17.4 million shares for $550 million and paid $141 million in dividends.
  • Executed a $50 million reinvestment plan across marketing, international expansion and user-first features, accelerating product velocity and trust-and-safety enhancements.
  • Resolved the decade-old Candelore v. Tinder age-based pricing lawsuit, incurring a $61 million settlement charge and closing the matter.
Nov 4, 2025, 9:11 PM
Match Group expands Tinder facial verification to all new U.S. users
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Product Launch
Demand Weakening
  • Tinder is expanding its Face Check facial verification feature to all new U.S. users, following an initial rollout in California and other countries to combat impersonation and fake profiles.
  • The feature requires new users to submit a short video selfie for identity verification against profile pictures; videos are deleted after processing, while an encrypted face map and vector are retained to prevent duplicate accounts.
  • Since introduction, Tinder reports a 60% reduction in exposure to potential bad actors and a 40% decrease in related reports, underscoring improvements in platform safety.
  • Face Check builds on multi-layered verification (photo verification in 2021, video verification in 2023, government ID checks in 2024) and is planned for extension to other Match Group apps by 2026.
  • The expansion comes amid safety and privacy concerns and a 7% drop in paying subscribers in Q2 2025, partly motivating the rollout.
Oct 22, 2025, 2:12 PM