The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Acquires Shares of 68,186 Match Group Inc. $MTCH

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company acquired a new position in Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 68,186 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,594,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in Match Group during the third quarter valued at $28,000. Whittier Trust Co. grew its position in Match Group by 91.3% during the 1st quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 903 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 431 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Match Group by 1,319.4% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 951 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 884 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its stake in shares of Match Group by 53.0% during the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 1,028 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 356 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wexford Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of Match Group during the 3rd quarter valued at about $43,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.05% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

MTCH has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating on shares of Match Group in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. TD Cowen reduced their price target on Match Group from $46.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $43.00 price target on shares of Match Group in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Piper Sandler set a $51.00 price objective on Match Group in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Match Group from $33.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $42.46.

Insider Activity at Match Group

In other Match Group news, CAO Philip D. Eigenmann sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 19,389 shares in the company, valued at approximately $808,521.30. This represents a 43.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Glenn Schiffman acquired 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $36.63 per share, for a total transaction of $109,890.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 56,370 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,064,833.10. This represents a 5.62% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 0.71% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

More Match Group News

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 Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of Match Group stock opened at $42.44 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $9.74 billion, a PE ratio of 15.00, a P/E/G ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.32. Match Group Inc. has a twelve month low of $28.81 and a twelve month high of $42.69. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $39.00 and a 200 day moving average price of $35.51.

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

Match Group Announces Dividend

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 paid 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 yield of 1.9%. Match Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.27%.

Match Group 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.