Match Group, Inc. (MTCH)

Match Group's stock price has fluctuated in the past six months. The share price was $32.45 as of July 18, 2025, a decrease of -0.12% from the prior week and -6.09% over the last year. Key events include Q4 2024 and full-year results with $3.5 billion in revenue, Q1 2025 results with a revenue decline, a strategic reorganization with workforce reduction, Tinder's performance decline, and a cash dividend declaration of $0.19 per share.

Match Group experiences seasonality in demand, with margins typically lowest in Q1 due to increased marketing spend. The global pandemic accelerated the shift towards online interactions, likely resulting in sustained demand for Match Group's services.

Match Group, Inc. is an American internet and technology company specializing in online dating products. It operates in the Communication Services sector, focusing on Internet Content & Information and Interactive Media. The company facilitates connections through a portfolio of dating brands, including Tinder, Match.com, Hinge, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, Meetic, Pairs, OurTime, Azar, BLK, Chispa, and other niche sites. Match Group uses data analytics and machine learning to enhance user experience and generates revenue from user fees and advertising.

Match Group has a global presence, offering services in over 40 languages. Its business spans Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. North America is a major market, with Japan being the second largest after the United States. The company has expanded its geographic footprint through brands like Hinge, The League, Azar, and Pairs.

Match Group's brand reputation is tied to its dating apps' performance and perception. Tinder's image and decline, user safety and privacy concerns, competition, and strategic reorganization have affected its reputation. The company is recognized for user acquisition efficiency and creating meaningful connections, which could foster user loyalty.

Match Group has a mixed ownership structure including institutional, retail, and individual investors. Institutional owners hold between 30.61% to 60.53% of the company's stock, with Vanguard Group Inc., State Street Corp., and BlackRock, Inc. being the largest shareholders. Approximately 0.61% of the company's stock is owned by insiders. Qurate Retail Inc is the largest individual shareholder, owning 23.50% of the company. Retail investors hold approximately 38.86% of the stock.