Match Group Inc. $MTCH Holdings Raised by UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its stake in shares of Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH) by 17.5% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,372,344 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 203,959 shares during the quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC’s holdings in Match Group were worth $52,218,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Match Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,087,055,000. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Match Group by 1,163.7% in the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,137,898 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $216,791,000 after acquiring an additional 5,652,174 shares in the last quarter. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. acquired a new stake in shares of Match Group in the second quarter worth $154,811,000. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Match Group during the 4th quarter worth about $112,641,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Match Group during the second quarter worth approximately $100,796,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.05% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Match Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Match Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Solid earnings helped offset modest revenue weakness. Match Group’s second-quarter 2026 results reportedly showed a slight year-over-year revenue decline, but earnings remained resilient. The company’s most recent reported quarter also exceeded EPS expectations, with $0.70 per share versus the $0.65 consensus, reinforcing the view that cost control and profitability remain strengths. Match Group stock gains as Q2 2026 figures show modest revenue dip but solid earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Value appeal is attracting investor attention. Zacks identified Match Group as one of three value stocks to consider amid September market volatility. The stock’s valuation—approximately 15 times earnings and a PEG ratio below 1 based on the provided data—may be viewed as attractive if management can stabilize revenue and return the business to growth. 3 Value Stocks to Buy as September Market Volatility Picks Up
• Neutral Sentiment: Most other items are unrelated to Match Group. Articles about online dating techniques, international inflation, ETFs, sports platforms and other companies do not provide new company-specific information. They are therefore unlikely to be meaningful drivers of MTCH’s current move.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue softness remains a risk. Match Group’s reported revenue decline and revenue coming in slightly below analyst expectations suggest that user monetization and growth remain areas investors will monitor closely. Continued top-line weakness could limit further upside even with strong earnings and an inexpensive valuation.

Match Group Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of Match Group stock opened at $42.44 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.00, a P/E/G ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.32. Match Group Inc. has a 1-year low of $28.81 and a 1-year high of $42.69. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $39.00 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $35.51.

Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The technology company reported $0.70 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.05. Match Group had a negative return on equity of 324.82% and a net margin of 20.17%.The company had revenue of $853.11 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $857.77 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.49 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Match Group Inc. will post 3.31 EPS for the current year.

Match Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Investors of record on Monday, October 5th will be issued a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, October 5th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Match Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.27%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently issued reports on MTCH shares. Wall Street Zen cut Match Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of Match Group from $37.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of Match Group in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Match Group from $38.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price objective on Match Group from $46.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $42.46.

Insider Activity

In related news, CAO Philip D. Eigenmann sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.70, for a total transaction of $625,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 19,389 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $808,521.30. The trade was a 43.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Glenn Schiffman bought 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $36.63 per share, with a total value of $109,890.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 56,370 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,064,833.10. The trade was a 5.62% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Match Group Company Profile

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.