Match Group stock price target raised to $42 from $39 at Goldman Sachs

Published 06/08/2025, 11:18
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Investing.com - Goldman Sachs has raised its price target on Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) to $42.00 from $39.00 while maintaining a Buy rating on the dating app company’s stock. According to InvestingPro analysis, Match Group appears undervalued, trading at a P/E ratio of 15.8x with a healthy gross margin of 71.9%.

The price target adjustment follows Match Group’s Q2 2025 earnings report, where management outlined several key themes including continued urgency around product initiatives to improve the Tinder app and solid operating momentum in Hinge, particularly in international markets. The company maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 1.62, indicating ample liquidity to fund these initiatives.

Match Group reiterated that while revitalizing core apps will take time, product improvements are expected to drive a resurgence in trends during 2026/2027, though Goldman Sachs notes that timing will likely remain a key debate among investors.

The company continues to focus on deploying incremental capital into a balance of growth investments and shareholder returns, according to the Goldman Sachs research note.

Goldman Sachs maintains its Buy rating on Match Group stock, citing positive signs around progress on registrations and user outcomes, while adjusting forward operating estimates to reflect management’s commentary from the earnings report.

In other recent news, Match Group reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, showing steady revenue that slightly surpassed forecasts. The company met earnings per share expectations but experienced a slight decline in operating income. Despite these financial results, Match Group’s stock saw a minor decrease in after-hours trading. The recent developments highlight the company’s ability to meet analyst projections for earnings, even as it faces challenges in maintaining operating income levels. Investors should note that the revenue figures were in line with expectations, which is a positive indicator for the company’s financial health. The stock’s reaction to these results suggests that investors are closely monitoring Match Group’s performance.

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