LendingTree, Inc. (TREE) Stock Price & Analysis
LendingTree, Inc. (TREE) closed at USD 25.82 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 6.81% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 24.17; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 24.41–25.85 on volume of 313,071 shares. Market capitalization is $362.43M, with a 52-week range of USD 23.5–68.93 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (TREE)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.50 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 56 (range 45–70).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -55.7% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -83.3% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 1.26, revenue estimate $330M.
Analysts (TREE)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.50 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 56 (low 45, high 70).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Needham | Target lowered | Buy | $60 → $45 |
| 2026-07-30 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $78 → $70 |
| 2026-07-13 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Outperform | $70 → $58 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (TREE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -55.7% | -83.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -55.8% | -30.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 68.9% | 72.2% |
| Max drawdown | -64.7% (Jan 2026→Sep 2026) | -93.5% (Oct 2021→Oct 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 25.82 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 6.81% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 24.17 |
| Open | USD 24.42 |
| Day Range | USD 24.41 – 25.85 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 23.5 – 68.93 |
| Volume | 313,071 shares |
| Market Cap | $362.43M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (TREE)
Nexqual's technical model rates TREE "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.32 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 27.62) |
| MACD | -0.83 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (TREE)
Wall Street analysts rate TREE "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 56 (range USD 45–70), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 56 |
| High Target | USD 70 |
| Low Target | USD 45 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (TREE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.26 |
| Revenue Estimate | $329.72M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.06 vs est 1.41 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.53 vs est 1.47 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.39 vs est 0.87 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.7 vs est 1.16 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (TREE)
| Total Revenue | $1.27B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +25.30% |
| Gross Margin | +96.41% |
| Operating Margin | +7.78% |
| Profit Margin | +14.32% |
| ROE | +82.78% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.36 |
| Current Ratio | 1.85 |
| Total Cash | $110.77M |
| Total Debt | $436.06M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (TREE)
Nexqual rates LendingTree, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +24% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Operating margin 8% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $111M cash vs $436M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $86M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 83%, ROA 7.8% |
Ownership (TREE)
| Insider Ownership | +19.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +82.97% |
| Shares Outstanding | 14.04M |
| Float | 13.47M |
| Short % of Float | +8.12% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (TREE)
LendingTree, Inc. is led by Scott Peyree (age 48), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Scott Peyree (age 48) |
|---|---|
| CFO & Treasurer | Jason Bengel (age 48) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Ian Smith (age 42) |
| Senior Vice President of Finance | Tamara Kotronis |
Major Backers & Investors (TREE)
Notable institutional backers of LendingTree, Inc. include Jennison Associates LLC, Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc., Ameriprise Financial, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Jennison Associates LLC | 7.21% |
| Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. | 5.17% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 5.01% |
| Millennium Management | 2.93% |
| Prudential Jennison Small Co Fd., Inc.-PGIM JENNISON SMALL COMPANY Fd. | 2.79% |
| Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc. | 2.66% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2.51% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 11.34% |
| Vanguard Group | 5.96% |
| Geode Capital | 2.64% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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