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Match Group Management Commentary: Marketing Spend Shift Drives Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Above Expectations

By Public Technologies
  • Match Group management commentary reported third-quarter 2026 revenue fell 3% to $891 million, reflecting payer declines.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $344 million, beating management expectations primarily because marketing spending shifted into the fourth quarter.
  • Excluding the prior-year $61 million legal settlement charge, adjusted EBITDA fell 5%, primarily reflecting higher Tinder and Hinge marketing spending.
  • Tinder's daily active users returned to year-over-year growth in September, which management attributed to improvements in products and recommendations.
  • Hinge direct revenue grew 19% on payer growth; E&E revenue fell 20%, reflecting Azar's app redesign and weakness across other brands.


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