Match GroupMTCH -2.45%82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates MTCH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Interactive Media companies, Match Group ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MTCH'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Match Group was 0.30. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.19.
MTCH's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 66.67% of 153
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs MTCH: 0.28
During the past 12 months, Match Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 102.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Match Group was 112.50% per year. The lowest was 23.60% per year. And the median was 68.05% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Match Group (NAS:MTCH) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Match Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Match Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MTCH vs SNAP, ZG, BILI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Match Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Match Group (MTCH) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Match Group and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #51 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Match Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.30. The Interactive Media industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Match Group's value of 0.25 is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Match Group ranks #51 out of 153 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Match Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Match Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SNAP and ZG?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Match Group ranks #51 out of 153 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Match Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Match Group's value of 0.25 is 32.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Match Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Match Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 0.37, based on 153 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Match Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 32.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Match Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Match Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Match Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group (MTCH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.91, compared to a current price of $37.78 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 32.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 0.37. Match Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Match Group (MTCH), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Match Group (MTCH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Match Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.78 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.91.
GuruFocus considers Match Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTCH:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (32% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $37.91 vs. price of $37.78 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% below the Interactive Media median (#51 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTCH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Match Group Inc is a provider of online dating products. The company's portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, Plenty Of Fish, Azar, BLK, and more, each built to increase its user's likelihood of connecting with others. The company has four operating segments: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tinder segment.
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