Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) Stock Forecast
MTCH analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.60 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $42.06 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −2.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $0.84
- 52-week range
- $28.90 – $44.40
MTCH analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MTCH price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MTCH earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.01 | $0.93 | $1.21 | $0.83 | +21.8% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.95 | $3.66 | $4.48 | $3.27 | +21.1% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.58 | $3.86 | $6.53 | $3.95 | +15.8% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MTCH revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $892.2M | $888.9M | $899.8M | −2.4% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.48B | $3.46B | $3.52B | −0.2% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.62B | $3.54B | $3.79B | +3.9% | 19 |
MTCH EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MTCH revenue: reported and forecast
MTCH EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.93 | $1.02 | $1.01 | +7.4% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.84 | $3.84 | $3.87 | $4.01 | $3.95 | +2.9% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.24 | $4.24 | $4.20 | $4.75 | $4.58 | +8.0% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MTCH earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MTCH beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from MTCH
20 analysts cover Match; their consensus rating is buy (3.60 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $42.06, 2.1% below the latest close of $42.95. Analysts expect earnings of $3.95 per share for 2026, +21.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $4.58 per share on revenue of $3.6 billion. Match beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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MTCH forecast FAQ
What is Match's price target?
The average analyst price target for Match is $42.06, 2.1% below the latest close of $42.95.
Is Match a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering Match, 5 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 13 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Match's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.95 per share for 2026 (range $3.66 to $4.48); for 2027 the estimate is $4.58.
What is Match's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.5 billion, growth of −0.2%; for 2027 it is $3.6 billion.
When does Match report earnings?
Match is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.84.
Does Match usually beat earnings estimates?
Match reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.