MTCH · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Capital Return Program
Match Group, Inc. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 33 · Surprise 24 · Matches filing data
Match Group repurchased 7.3 million shares for $245.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026. The $1.5 billion repurchase authorization had $697 million remaining as of July 31, 2026, and the company repurchased an additional 0.4 million shares for $16.2 million between July 1 and July 31. Match Group paid $90.9 million of dividends in the first six months of 2026, compared with $95.0 million in the prior-year period. Financing cash outflows also included $423.9 million to repay the 2026 Exchangeable Notes at maturity and $92.5 million of employee withholding taxes on net-settled awards.
Key facts
- The Board authorized a share repurchase program on December 10, 2024 of up to $1.5 billion aggregate value; $697 million remained available for repurchase as of July 31, 2026. source
- During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company repurchased 7.3 million shares for $245.4 million under the Share Repurchase Program. source
- During the six months ended June 30, 2026 the Company purchased treasury stock of $245.4 million. source
- During the six months ended June 30, 2026 the Company paid dividends of $90.9 million. source
- Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $(855,757) thousand compared to $(1,032,276) thousand in 2025. source
- Net cash used in financing activities in 2025 included purchases of treasury stock of $419.7 million, repayment of the former term loan of $425.0 million, dividends paid of $95.0 million, and withholding taxes of $89.9 million. source
- Between July 1 and July 31, 2026, the Company repurchased 0.4 million shares for $16.2 million under the Share Repurchase Program. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -21.2% | Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $(855,757) thousand compared to $(1,032,276) thousand in… |
| cash | negative | realized | -6.1% | During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company repurchased 7.3 million shares for $245.4 million under the Share Repurchase Program. |
| cash | negative | realized | -2.3% | During the six months ended June 30, 2026 the Company paid dividends of $90.9 million. |