MTCH · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
Match Group, Inc. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 63 · Surprise 48 · No source text
Six-month operating cash flow increased 29% to $564.2 million from $437.0 million in the prior-year period. The 2026 operating cash flow included $120.6 million of stock-based compensation, $42.3 million of impairment and intangible amortization, and $29.5 million of depreciation. Working-capital cash inflows included a $22.5 million accounts-receivable change, a $20.1 million net-income-tax timing benefit, and a $12.6 million change in other assets, partly offset by a $47.4 million decline in accounts payable and other liabilities. The liability change included a $60.5 million escrow payment related to the Allan Candelore v. Tinder lawsuit.
Key facts
- Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $564,199 thousand compared to $436,959 thousand in 2025. source
- Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $331,327 thousand, up $41,380 thousand (14%) versus prior year quarter ($289,947 thousand). source
- Net cash provided by operating activities in 2026 includes adjustments of $120.6 million of stock-based compensation, $42.3 million of impairments and amortization of intangibles, $29.5 million of depreciation, and $26.7 million of deferred income taxes. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | +5.4% | Net cash provided by operating activities in 2026 includes adjustments of $120.6 million of stock-based compensation, $42.3 million of… |
| operating_income | positive | realized | +4.8% | Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $331,327 thousand, up $41,380 thousand (14%) versus prior year quarter… |
| cash | positive | realized | +3.1% | Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $564,199 thousand compared to $436,959 thousand in… |