Bumble Soars 56% as Ithaca Holdings Agrees to Take It Private at $6.05 a Share; Match Group Advances 2%

Bumble (NASDAQ:BMBL) stock is up 56% to $5.94 in morning trading after the dating-app operator agreed to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings, an unlisted buyer.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 13, 2026

Match Group to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) will release financial results and full prepared remarks for the third quarter 2026 on Monday, November 2, 2026 after-market close. The company will host its quarterly conference call on the same day at 5:00 p.m.

PRNewsWire • Oct 12, 2026

Match Group: I Am Swiping Right On The Stock (Buy)

Match Group is regaining investor confidence, with recent stock re-rating driven by margin expansion and Hinge's robust growth. MTCH's dominant market share, strong cash generation, and improving user churn support a turnaround to sustainable top-line growth. Profitability improvements—gross margin up to 76%—stem from web billing and operational efficiencies, offsetting legacy app declines.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 30, 2026

4 Top-Performing Liquid Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio

MNDY, MTCH, SMTC and UI make the cut as the top liquid stocks, each boasting strong liquidity, growth attributes and operational efficiency.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 24, 2026

UPWARD RELAUNCHES AS THE HOME OF MODERN COURTSHIP

With 72% of Gen Z wanting to get married, Match Group's Upward becomes the home of modern courtship for people dating with marriage in mind DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Upward is ushering in a new era of dating as the home of modern courtship, welcoming a broader generation who know marriage is the goal and believe the way they date should reflect it.

PRNewsWire • Sep 22, 2026

What Makes Match Group (MTCH) a New Strong Buy Stock

Match Group (MTCH) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 17, 2026

Match Group: Tinder's Turnaround Is Gaining Traction, But The Stock Is Still Mispriced

Match Group remains a Buy, offering a solid margin of safety and long-term re-rating potential despite recent share price gains. Tinder's revamp is gaining traction, but overall revenue and payers remain under pressure, with Hinge as the standout growth driver. MTCH maintains strong free cash flow, a balanced balance sheet, and robust capital returns, including a 7% annualized combined yield amid strong buybacks, with potential for more in H2.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 12, 2026

Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript

Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026

Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript

Match Group, Inc. (MTCH) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Sep 8, 2026

Match Group: Tinder's AI Push Speeds Releases, Powers Smarter Recommendations

Match Group NASDAQ: MTCH outlined changes to Tinder's product-development process, recommendation systems and artificial-intelligence strategy during a CEO connection event focused on the dating app's recent pace of product releases.

MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026