Quarterly ResultMay 5, 2026, 04:19 PM
Match Group Q1 Revenue $864M, Net Income $167M; Declares $0.20 Dividend
AI Summary
Match Group reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, exceeding revenue and Adjusted EBITDA expectations. Total revenue increased 4% to $864 million, with net income rising 42% to $167 million and Adjusted EBITDA up 25% to $343 million. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share. Tinder showed measurable progress with registrations returning to year-over-year growth in March, while Hinge delivered 28% Y/Y Direct Revenue growth and launched new features. Match Group also made a $100 million investment in Sniffies and streamlined its organization, expecting annualized cost savings, but provided a Q2 revenue outlook that is flat to slightly down.
Key Highlights
- Total Revenue: $864 million, up 4% year-over-year (Y/Y).
- Net Income: $167 million, a 42% increase Y/Y.
- Adjusted EBITDA: $343 million, up 25% Y/Y.
- Cash Dividend: $0.20 per share declared, payable July 21, 2026.
- Hinge Direct Revenue: Grew 28% Y/Y, with new category-first features.
- Tinder Registrations: Returned to Y/Y growth in March, first increase in nearly two years.
- Strategic Investment: $100 million in Sniffies, winding down Archer for $10M annual savings.
- Q2 2026 Revenue Outlook: $850M to $860M, down 2% to flat Y/Y.