LendingTree Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
LendingTree has a total shareholder equity of $320.8M and total debt of $390.3M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 121.7%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $911.6M and $590.9M respectively. LendingTree's EBIT is $108.4M making its interest coverage ratio 2.5. It has cash and short-term investments of $110.8M.
Key information
121.67%
Debt to equity ratio
US$390.28m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 2.5x |
| Cash | US$110.77m |
| Equity | US$320.77m |
| Total liabilities | US$590.86m |
| Total assets | US$911.63m |
Recent financial health updates
No updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 01
TREE: Revised Guidance And Margin Outlook Are Expected To Support Recovery
Analysts have reduced their price target on LendingTree to $58 from $70, citing updated expectations around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions following recent sector research. What’s in the News for LendingTree LendingTree issued new earnings guidance for the full year 2026, with expected revenue in a range of US$1.30b to US$1.32b.Seeking Alpha • Jul 13
LendingTree: Looks Cheap Even After The Leadership Transition
Summary LendingTree is an online marketplace connecting consumers with lenders and insurers across three segments: Home, Consumer, and Insurance. Founder-CEO Doug Lebda died unexpectedly in October 2025. He was succeeded by COO Scott Peyree, who built TREE's Insurance segment as founder of the acquired QuoteWizard. Performance looks steady, with 2026 guidance of revenue at $1.30–$1.35bn, variable marketing margin $378–$395mn, and adjusted EBITDA of $152–$162mn. I think shares are around 30% undervalued, with some macro and key-figure/execution risks to take into account. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Apr 29
AI Investments And New Product Categories Will Reshape Earnings Profiles Yet Keep Risks Elevated
Catalysts About LendingTree LendingTree operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with a broad network of lenders and insurance carriers for a range of financial products. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
New Narrative • Apr 15
Expanded Insurance And AI Adoption Will Drive Strong Future Momentum
Catalysts About LendingTree LendingTree operates an online marketplace that connects consumers and small businesses with a wide range of lenders and insurance carriers for financial products. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 14
TREE: Insurance Momentum And Diversified Revenue Are Expected To Support Recovery
Analysts have lowered the blended price target on LendingTree from about $81 to roughly $65, reflecting lower assumed future P/E multiples. At the same time, they highlight stronger recent results, improving revenue growth assumptions and solid momentum in the insurance segment.Narrative Update • Feb 26
TREE: Stable Outlook And Higher Future P/E Will Support Continued Recovery
The updated analyst price target for LendingTree now stands at $81.33, with analysts pointing to modest adjustments in the discount rate and future P/E assumptions to support this level. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $81.33 remains unchanged, indicating no adjustment to the modeled intrinsic value per share.Narrative Update • Feb 11
TREE: Updated Bylaws And Stable Outlook Will Support Continued Recovery
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for LendingTree at $81.33, making only minor adjustments to assumptions such as a modestly higher discount rate and a slightly revised future P/E multiple that inform their latest price target update. What's in the News On November 21, 2025, LendingTree's board approved and adopted amendments to the company's Amended and Restated Bylaws, which became effective immediately (company filing).Narrative Update • Jan 27
TREE: Normalizing Rates And Improved Leverage Will Support Segment Recovery
Analysts have raised their blended price target for LendingTree by about $10 to the low US$80s, citing solid Q3 results, broad-based growth in personal loans and insurance, and improving leverage. They believe these factors support a more constructive outlook on the shares.Analysis Article • Jan 15
Improved Revenues Required Before LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:TREE) Stock's 27% Jump Looks Justified
LendingTree, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TREE ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period...Narrative Update • Jan 12
TREE: Normalizing Rates Will Support Broader Segment Recovery And Operating Leverage Improvements
Narrative Update on LendingTree Analysts have lifted their price expectations for LendingTree into the low to mid US$70 to low US$80 range, citing solid Q3 results, broad-based segment growth led by Insurance, and improved operating leverage that supports a more constructive outlook on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research paints a mainly constructive picture around LendingTree, with several price target increases tied to Q3 results, segment trends, and updated company guidance.Narrative Update • Dec 15
TREE: Normalizing Rates Will Support Durable Gains In Personal Loans And Insurance
Analysts have nudged their price target on LendingTree higher, reflecting a roughly 15 percent upside from prior levels as they point to broad based double digit growth across all segments, particularly in personal loans and insurance, improved operating leverage, and a more favorable outlook as interest rates normalize. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that LendingTree's recent quarter underscores the durability of its recovery, with double digit growth across personal loans and insurance reinforcing confidence in the sustainability of higher earnings power and supporting recent price target increases.Narrative Update • Nov 29
TREE: Normalizing Rates Will Drive Double-Digit Gains in Key Segments
LendingTree's analyst price target has risen significantly, with recent updates increasing the target by $20 to $83 per share. Analysts highlight broad-based segment growth and improving leverage, supporting a favorable outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 15
TREE: Strong Q3 Results and Segment Recovery Will Drive Outperformance
Analysts have raised their price targets for LendingTree by a notable margin. Recent updates reflect increased confidence due to strong quarterly results, broad-based growth across key segments, and expectations of continued recovery as market conditions improve.Narrative Update • Nov 01
TREE: Broad-Based Expansion And Rate Cuts Will Drive Future Performance
Analysts have raised LendingTree's fair value estimate from $71 to approximately $81.33, citing broad-based growth and improving financial flexibility as highlighted in recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have increased their price targets for LendingTree, citing strong quarterly earnings and positive forward guidance as a basis for these adjustments.Narrative Update • Sep 09
Digital Finance And AI Integration Will Create Future Value
LendingTree’s consensus price target was raised from $67.67 to $71.00 as analysts cite strong Q2 results, improved company guidance, and expectations of Fed rate cuts boosting the Mortgage segment. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are responding to a "solid" Q2 earnings performance.Analysis Article • Jul 25
LendingTree, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TREE) Shares Bounce 38% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry
LendingTree, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TREE ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 38% in the...
New Narrative • May 04
Cost Control And Relaxed Regulations Will Revive Insurance And Home
Regulatory relief in Insurance is expected to improve customer experience and support revenue and EBITDA growth.Analysis Article • Apr 02
LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:TREE) Stock Catapults 31% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
The LendingTree, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TREE ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...Analysis Article • Feb 14
LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:TREE) Stock Rockets 26% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
LendingTree, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TREE ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Analysis Article • Dec 08
Cautious Investors Not Rewarding LendingTree, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TREE) Performance Completely
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x LendingTree, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TREE ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Seeking Alpha • Sep 19
LendingTree: Solid Fundamental And Financial Outlook Is Backing Price Momentum
Summary LendingTree's share price surged 90% YTD and 271% in the last twelve months, driven by strong performance and expected rate cuts boosting demand. Fundamentals are strengthening with prospects of rate cuts in 2024 and 2025, improving demand for LendingTree's financial products and reducing bad debt risks. Business strategies, particularly in the insurance segment, are yielding significant revenue growth, with plans to replicate this success in home and consumer segments. Despite recent gains, LendingTree remains a buy due to robust financial growth outlook, improved fundamentals, and strategic initiatives positioning it for future success. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 01
Further Upside For LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:TREE) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 28% Bounce
LendingTree, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TREE ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 28% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Growth Investors: Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:TREE) Revenue Forecasts By 19%
LendingTree, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TREE ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...Seeking Alpha • Jun 30
LendingTree: Disproportionate Spending On Sales Vs. Cybersecurity
Summary Recent data leak at LendingTree can perhaps find roots in its spending on cybersecurity risk mitigation. The company seems to have weak brand recognition in acquiring and retaining customers, which resulted in costly sales and marketing expenses. Without heavy sales spending, its top line could continue to weaken, which could lead to the deterioration of all margins. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFinancial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: TREE's short term assets ($299.8M) exceed its short term liabilities ($162.4M).
Long Term Liabilities: TREE's short term assets ($299.8M) do not cover its long term liabilities ($428.5M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: TREE's net debt to equity ratio (87.1%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: TREE's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 149.3% to 121.7% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: TREE's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (22.1%).
Interest Coverage: TREE's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.5x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/21 23:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
LendingTree, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Nathaniel Schindler | BofA Global Research |
| Mark Stephen Mahaney | Citigroup Inc |
| Kunal Madhukar | Deutsche Bank |