MTCH · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Income Tax Rate Changes

Match Group, Inc. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 58 · Surprise 56

The six-month effective income tax rate increased to 19% in 2026 from 18% in 2025. The six-month income tax provision increased 42% to $77.8 million from $54.6 million. Lower tax rates on U.S. income derived from foreign sources, excess tax benefits from stock-award exercises and vesting, and research credits reduced the effective rate, while nondeductible stock compensation, state taxes, and higher-taxed foreign income offset those benefits. Match Group determined that enacted OECD Pillar II legislation had no material impact on the income tax provision.

Key facts

• The Company determined enacted OECD/Pillar II legislation does not have a material impact to the income tax provision but is continuing to monitor developments including the side-by-side safe harbor. source
• Effective income tax rate was 21% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 19% for the six months ended June 30, 2026. source