MATCH GROUP – Match Group released its Q3 2026 results, reporting revenue of $891M, down 3% YOY. Net income increased 8% to $174M. Tinder generated $480M in revenue, down 2%, while Hinge grew 19% to $220.6M. Revenue from the E&E division declined 20% to $176M. Hinge is testing a lower-priced subscription aimed particularly at women and price-sensitive users, offering additional filters and custom location boundaries. The company also plans to launch Hinge in Japan in 2027 and continues to target $1B in annual revenue next year. Tinder’s daily active users returned to YOY growth in Sep for the first time in three and a half years. The app is improving its matching algorithms and expanding features including Double Date, Events and Groups, while preparing new monetisation initiatives for 2027. Match Group is also prioritising Upward, BLK, HER and Match within its smaller-brand portfolio, with other brands supported through shared technology teams.
