Evercore Lifts Match Group Rating as Online Dating Trends Improve

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Evercore Lifts Match Group Rating as Online Dating Trends Improve

The firm moved the stock from In Line to Outperform, citing Tinder's growing popularity.

By Enna Lee

Published Oct 19, 2026, 11:32 AM EDT

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Evercore ISI upgraded Match Group to Outperform from In Line, pointing to Tinder's rising popularity and improving trends across online dating as the basis for its more favorable rating.

The decision brings Tinder, Match Group's dating service, into focus as a factor in the firm's improved view. Evercore cited the service's popularity alongside broader online-dating trends.

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