Match Group, Inc. (MTCH)

As of June 27, 2025, Match Group, Inc.'s stock price was $30.85 per share, showing a 1.55% increase from June 28, 2024. In the lead-up to February 21, 2024, the stock price experienced a trading session decrease of 3.83%, though its year-to-date performance only saw a slight decrease of 0.96%.

Match Group's business experiences seasonal fluctuations, with demand highest in the first quarter and lowest in the fourth quarter. Dating app usage surges during the winter months, particularly from Thanksgiving to February, while the end of the year sees a slight drop in activity. Seasonality can vary across brands, with those targeting older users generally showing more seasonality.

Match Group, Inc. is an American internet and technology company specializing in digital technologies designed to facilitate meaningful connections. It operates within the Technology sector, specifically in the Computer Software: Programming, Data Processing industry, and is a leading provider in the online dating industry. Match Group owns and operates a vast portfolio of popular online dating services, including Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, and OkCupid. The company generates revenue through subscription services, freemium models, and in-app advertising.

Match Group has a significant global presence, with its products available in over 190 countries. The company has a business presence across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. While its headquarters are in Dallas, Texas, the company's net sales are generated 54.2% from abroad. Japan is noted as the company's second-largest market after the United States. Match Group Asia brands primarily focus on serving various Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

Match Group's brand reputation has been affected by a class-action lawsuit alleging addictive app design and deceptive practices. The company has also faced scrutiny regarding romance scams, with the FTC filing a lawsuit against Match.com's parent company in 2019. While measures have been implemented to enhance customer protection, critics urge Match Group to do more to combat romance scams.

Match Group, Inc. has a mixed ownership structure, with approximately 64.86% of the company's stock owned by institutional investors, 0.59% by insiders, and 31.24% by public companies and individual investors. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., State Street Corp, and BlackRock, Inc. Vanguard Group Inc. holds the most shares of Match Group.