Overview
Match Group Q3 revenue missed analyst expectations, despite a 2% yr/yr increase
Net income for Q3 rose 18% yr/yr, reflecting improved profitability
Outlook
Match Group expects Q4 2025 revenue of $865 to $875 mln, up 1% to 2% Y/Y
Company forecasts Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $350 to $355 mln
Match Group anticipates $90 mln in savings from alternative payments in 2026
Result Drivers
INNOVATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY - Co accelerated innovation and strengthened accountability, achieving revenue goals, per CEO Spencer Rascoff
REINVESTMENT PLAN - Co executed a $50 mln reinvestment plan to test user-first features, strengthen marketing, and expand internationally
LEGAL SETTLEMENT - Resolution of decade-old legal case allows co to move forward with focus and confidence
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Miss
$914 mln
$915 mln (18 Analysts)
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", 15 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the online services peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Match Group Inc is $38.00, about 14.5% above its November 3 closing price of $32.50
The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 14 three months ago
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