Los Angeles, November 2 (Reuters) / PR Newswire / -- Match Group (Nasdaq ticker: MTCH) announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2026, today.
Over the past year, we have consistently stated that a better user experience will lead to better business results. Although there is still work to be done, the third quarter provided further evidence that this strategy is working," said CEO Spencer Rascoff. Tinder's Sparks 1 and Sparks Coverage 2 recorded their strongest quarterly year-over-year performances since we began tracking them, and the number of daily active users saw year-over-year growth in September for the first time in three and a half years. Early results from Events and Group Hangouts indicate that Tinder is building the right features, and we are also doubling our efforts on the 'Better with Friends' roadmap to encourage users to reconsider. Hinge is a leader in the intentional dating sector, and we see significant opportunities in both its core and expansion markets. There is still more work to be done, but we are meeting the milestones we set, and as we move towards 2027, our confidence is also growing.
"This quarter, we have met our financial expectations, and at the same time, the underlying trends of Tinder continue to improve," stated Chief Financial Officer Steve Bailey. "Our prudent capital allocation strategy has resulted in a 4.4% year-over-year decrease in the diluted number of outstanding shares, and a 10% reduction since the beginning of 2025. Looking ahead, we are focused on transforming the user trends of Tinder into sustainable revenue growth by 2027, while continuing to generate strong free cash flow and shareholder returns."
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Live webcast and prepared speech manuscript
The online live broadcast of the company's third-quarter 2026 performance will be released at https :// ir.mtch.com. Prepared speeches and additional financial materials will also be provided. The teleconference will begin with brief remarks, followed by a Q&A session. The online live broadcast will start today, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2, 2026.
About Match Group
Match Group is committed to leading the next chapter in human connection. The company's global brand portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Pairs, BLK, Upward, OurTime, The League, HER, Azar, and more, aiming to facilitate meaningful real-world connections across cultures, communities, and various stages of life. For more information, please visit www.mtch.com.
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This press release, as well as the webcast to be held at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2, 2026, may contain “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements.” The use of words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “will,” “shall,” and similar phrases typically indicates forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: future financial performance, business prospects and strategies, expected trends, and other similar matters. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are subject to various uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.For various reasons, the actual results may differ significantly from those stated in these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the inability to retain existing or acquire new users, or the failure of users to convert to paying customers; competition; risks associated with reorganization and restructuring activities; the company's ability to attract and retain users through cost-effective marketing efforts; the company's dependence on various third-party platforms, especially mobile app stores; the company's ability to reduce in-app purchase fees; improper behavior by some users that may be attributed to the company, or the company's inability to fully prevent such behavior; reliance on key personnel; fluctuations in the global economic situation; operational and financial risks related to mergers and acquisitions; impairment losses related to intangible assets; the company's operations in multiple international markets, including some with limited experience; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; challenges in measuring user metrics and other estimations; the limited operating history of newer brands and services, making it more difficult to assess current business and future prospects; the impact of climate change; the integrity of the company's and third-party systems and infrastructure; cyberattacks on the company's systems and infrastructure, as well as on third parties; the company's ability to obtain, collect, and use users' personal data; the leakage or unauthorized access to users' personal, confidential, or sensitive information held and stored by the company; challenges in properly managing the use of artificial intelligence; risks related to credit card payments; risks associated with the use of "open-source" software; complex and evolving U.S., foreign, and international laws and regulations; the company's ability to protect its intellectual property or being accused of infringing on the intellectual property of others; adverse outcomes of litigation; risks related to taxation in multiple jurisdictions; risks associated with the company's debt; and risks related to ownership of the company's common stock.The aforementioned risks and uncertainties, as well as others, have been discussed in the documents submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under Match Group. Other unknown or unpredictable factors may also from time to time have an adverse effect on the business, financial condition, and operating results of Match Group. In light of these risks and uncertainties, these forward-looking statements are not necessarily accurate. Therefore, reliance on these forward-looking statements should not be excessive, as they merely reflect the views of Match Group's management as of the date of this press release. Match Group does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
1. Sparks refers to the number of users who participated in six-person conversations within a certain brand and during a specific week. 2. Sparks Coverage refers to the percentage of active users at the brand level who experienced Spark during a certain period. 3. For definitions, see page 19 of the prepared speech for the third quarter of 2026 in Match Group. 4. As of October 31, 2026.
