J.P. Morgan analyst Cory Carpenter has maintained their neutral stance on MTCH stock, giving a Hold rating today.
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Cory Carpenter has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting Match Group’s current and future performance. The company’s fourth-quarter results were largely in line with previous guidance, yet the revenue and user trends presented challenges, particularly with Tinder, which showed a decline in both revenue and monthly active users. This suggests that there is a need for improvement in these areas to meet future growth expectations.
Additionally, the unexpected CEO transition has added a level of uncertainty, although it was anticipated due to the challenges faced during the previous CEO’s tenure. The first-quarter revenue guidance fell short of expectations, partly due to foreign exchange impacts, but it also indicates that growth needs to accelerate to reach the company’s 2025 targets. These elements combined have led to a cautious outlook, justifying the Hold rating until further improvements are observed.
In another report released today, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $32.00 price target.