What happened
According to an SEC filing published February 17, 2026, 13D Management LLC sold its entire holding of 132,779 Match Group (MTCH 1.67%) shares during the fourth quarter. The quarter-end value change, including stock price effects, was $4.69 million.
What else to know
Direction recap: 13D Management LLC fully exited its Match Group stake; the post-trade position represents n/a of 13F reportable AUM
Top holdings after the filing:
- NYSE:TWLO: $8.64 million (10.3% of AUM)
- NASDAQ:MRCY: $7.58 million (9.0% of AUM)
- NASDAQ:VSAT: $6.95 million (8.3% of AUM)
- NYSE:ALV: $6.63 million (7.9% of AUM)
- NYSE:PSO: $6.44 million (7.7% of AUM)
As of February 13, 2026, shares of Match Group were priced at $30.50, down 8.2% over one year and underperformed the S&P 500 by 20.0 percentage points
The fund reported 16 positions post-filing, with total 13F reportable AUM of $84.05 million.
Company/Etf overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.49 billion |
| Net income (TTM) | $613.45 million |
| Dividend yield | 2.5% |
| Price (as of market close February 13, 2026) | $30.50 |
Company/Etf snapshot
Match Group offers a portfolio of dating products, including Tinder, Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and other brands. It operates a digital platform business model, monetizing user engagement via subscription fees, in-app purchases, and advertising across its suite of dating applications.
Match Group targets a global consumer base seeking online dating and relationship services, with a focus on diverse demographics and age groups.
What this transaction means for investors
Online dating platforms operate as digital marketplaces where network effects help determine whether users find enough activity to keep returning. As more people use mobile apps to meet partners, companies in the sector compete not just on scale but on product design, brand relevance, and their ability to convert engagement into subscriptions and in-app purchases.
Match Group, Inc. manages a leading global portfolio of dating platforms, including Tinder, Hinge, Match, and OkCupid. Each app addresses distinct user behaviors and relationship goals, ranging from casual connections to long-term partnerships. The company relies on paid subscriptions and in-app purchases for most of its revenue, so growth depends on maintaining user activity and introducing features that increase monetization without diminishing the user experience.
For investors, the key question is which Match Group platform will drive the next phase of growth. Dating apps experience cycles of relevance as user preferences evolve and new competitors appear. The critical factor is not the number of apps Match owns, but its ability to convert shifting dating habits into sustained payer growth across its major platforms.
