Jun 30, 2023

Match Group Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Achieved record total revenue and demonstrated ability to reignite momentum and position the company for consistent, long-term success.

Key Takeaways

Match Group's Q2 2023 financial results showed a 4% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $830 million. Tinder's revenue grew by 6%, and Hinge's revenue increased by 35%. The company is focusing on AI-enabled capabilities and a product refresh for Gen Z.

Total Revenue grew 4% over the prior year quarter to $830 million.

RPP increased 10% over the prior year quarter to $17.41.

Operating income was $215 million, representing an operating margin of 26%.

Hinge Direct Revenue was up 35% versus the prior year quarter.

Total Revenue
$830M
Previous year: $795M
+4.4%
EPS
$0.48
Previous year: $0.7
-31.4%
Gross Profit
$579M
Previous year: $554M
+4.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$733M
Previous year: $464M
+58.0%
Free Cash Flow
$292M
Previous year: -$222M
-231.6%
Total Assets
$4.34B
Previous year: $4.19B
+3.5%

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Forward Guidance

For Q3, Match Group expects Total Revenue of $875 to $885 million, up 8% to 9% Y/Y compared to Q3 ‘22, and AOI of $320 to $325 million, up 13% to 14% Y/Y.

Positive Outlook

  • Tinder can deliver solidly double-digit Y/Y Direct Revenue growth in Q4.
  • Hinge, we expect Y/Y Direct Revenue growth in Q3 to further accelerate
  • Across MG Asia, we expect low-single digit Y/Y declines in Direct Revenue in Q3, with continued improving performance at Hyperconnect
  • Within E&E, we expect low-single digit Y/Y declines in Direct Revenue.
  • Match Group is on track to deliver better AOI margins for the full year compared to 2022

Challenges Ahead

  • Expects to spend a higher percentage of Total Revenue on marketing in Q3 compared to historical levels
  • Expects low-single digit Y/Y declines in Direct Revenue in Q3 for MG Asia
  • Expects no notable change at Pairs.
  • Expects low-single digit Y/Y declines in Direct Revenue for E&E
  • Payers were negatively impacted due to lower conversion