financetom
Personal Finance
financetom
/
Personal Finance
/
Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Hold Opinion On Shares Of Match Group, Inc.
News World Market Environment Technology Personal Finance Politics Retail Business Economy Cryptocurrency Forex Stocks Market Commodities
Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Hold Opinion On Shares Of Match Group, Inc.
Aug 6, 2025 1:03 PM

03:50 PM EDT, 08/06/2025 (MT Newswires) -- CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

We lift our 12-month target price to $40 from $30, shifting to a P/E of 10.3x, below its three-year historical forward average. We cut our 2025 EPS to $3.19 from $3.36 and lift 2026's to $3.93 from $3.90. We maintain our Hold rating on MTCH following Q2 results showing early progress in CEO Rascoff's turnaround. Tinder's accelerated product innovation, including Double Date's successful launch and strong Gen Z adoption, validates the transformation thesis despite persistent revenue headwinds. Hinge's 20% MAU growth and European expansion demonstrate execution quality, though growth deceleration remains concerning. The $50 million reinvestment program creates both opportunity and risk, in our view. Strong free cash flow exceeding $1 billion and 100% shareholder returns provide downside protection, but we need clearer evidence of sustainable user growth before turning more constructive on the transformation story.

Comments
Welcome to financetom comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Related Articles >
Election 2024: How stocks perform in election years
Election 2024: How stocks perform in election years
Jul 24, 2024
As the presidential election approaches, investors are turning their attention to the stock market to understand how political shifts might impact their portfolios. By examining past performance, investors can better prepare for the uncertainties and volatility election years bring. While past performance is no indicator of future results, here's a look at how the S&P 500 index has performed during...
Bullish vs. bearish investors: What's the difference?
Bullish vs. bearish investors: What's the difference?
Jul 25, 2024
If you follow the stock market at all, you've probably heard plenty of references to bulls and bears. But what do these animals have to do with investing? Let's take a look at what people mean when they say someone is bullish or bearish. Key takeaways Bulls expect prices to rise over a certain period, while bears expect them to...
Best inverse and short ETFs -- here's what to know before buying
Best inverse and short ETFs -- here's what to know before buying
Jul 24, 2024
Inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are often used by contrarian traders looking to profit from the decline in value of an asset class, such as stocks or bonds. These risky investments, often in the form of inverse short ETFs, can be valuable for seasoned market pros. But while these investments can be potentially lucrative, they are definitely not for everyone. These...
What is the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)? Meet the key policymakers shaping your finances
What is the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)? Meet the key policymakers shaping your finances
Jul 30, 2024
Meet the faces behind the U.S. central bank. The Federal Reserve is tasked with maintaining a stable and sound financial system -- most notably by raising or lowering interest rates at (what's typically) eight meetings a year. A group of policymakers within the Fed vote on those interest rate decisions: the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), all of which directly...
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.financetom.com All Rights Reserved