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LendingTree, Inc. operates LendingTree.com, an online financial services marketplace that connects U.S. consumers with offers for loans, credit cards, insurance and related financial products through a network of financial partners. Its business is reported through Home, Consumer and Insurance segments, with revenue tied to marketplace referrals, partner demand and completed financial-product transactions.
Company news commonly covers quarterly results, variable marketing margin, adjusted EBITDA, segment performance and the role of the Insurance marketplace in revenue growth. Updates also address mortgage and housing policy, consumer-permissioned lead generation, home equity activity, credit-product demand, leadership appointments and governance changes affecting the company’s marketplace operations.
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) launched a ChatGPT plug-in that lets consumers explore current mortgage and refinance rates through a natural conversation. Users can input factors such as estimated credit score, state and loan amount to see how these may influence available rates, then continue to LendingTree.com to compare personalized offers from its lender network.
According to LendingTree, shoppers who compare offers could save an average of $62,572 over the life of a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. The company notes the plug-in does not provide lender-specific quotes, approvals, pre-qualification, financial advice or promised rates, and LendingTree is not responsible for ChatGPT-generated responses.
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) announced on August 3, 2026 its largest-ever expansion of marketplace offerings, adding six new product categories: Business Insurance, Pet Insurance, RV Insurance, Student Loans, Student Loan Refinancing, and Financial Advising. The company positions this move as advancing its vision to be the top destination for shopping financial products.
According to LendingTree, the new categories are enabled through partnerships with specific providers: Tivly (Business Insurance), MoneyGroup (Pet Insurance), Roamly (RV Insurance), CollegeAve (Student Loans), SoFi (Student Loan Refinancing), and Advisor.com (Financial Advising). The company says these additions broaden the range of financial products consumers can compare and access on one platform.
LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $313.4 million, up 25% year over year, driven mainly by a 42% revenue increase in the Insurance segment to $209.3 million. GAAP net income was $9.6 million, or $0.68 diluted EPS, versus $8.9 million a year ago.
Variable marketing margin rose 4% year over year to $87.3 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 11% to $35.2 million. Sequentially, revenue declined 4%, net income fell from $17.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA decreased from $42.0 million. Consumer segment revenue fell 4% year over year to $60.3 million, and segment profit declined 14%, offsetting strong Insurance performance. Home revenue grew 9% to $43.9 million, but segment profit fell 14%.
For full-year 2026, LendingTree forecasts revenue of $1.30–$1.32 billion, variable marketing margin of $364–$374 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $145–$152 million. Third-quarter 2026 guidance calls for revenue of $325–$335 million, variable marketing margin of $88–$93 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $34–$36 million.
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE), operator of LendingTree.com, announced it will release its fiscal second quarter 2026 earnings results after the market close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The announcement specifies that investors will be able to access detailed information on the quarter’s performance once the results are published.
According to the company, a shareholder letter discussing the quarter will be posted on its investor relations website at investors.lendingtree.com. Management will host an earnings conference call on the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET to review and discuss the quarterly results. The call will be simultaneously webcast through the investor relations site, allowing broader access for shareholders and analysts. A webcast replay will be made available following the event, providing investors who cannot attend live with another opportunity to hear the discussion.
LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) supports North Carolina's new AI Strategic Roadmap, which aims to make the state a leader in responsible AI development and governance. Company executives served on the Governor’s AI Advisory Council, contributing industry perspectives on innovation, consumer protection, transparency, and responsible deployment of emerging technologies.
The roadmap outlines a framework for AI across government, education, workforce development, economic growth, and consumer-facing industries, positioning North Carolina to attract future investment and talent while promoting ethical AI adoption.
LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) released a mortgage-shopping study based on data from over 80,000 mortgage shoppers and a survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers. Borrowers choosing the lowest instead of highest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage could save an average of $62,572, or $174 monthly.
The average rate spread across all borrowers was 0.79 percentage points, rising to 0.98 points for those receiving six or more offers, boosting potential lifetime savings to $81,735. Two-thirds compared quotes, but only 54% negotiated, though 93% of negotiators lowered monthly payments.
LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) reported first quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Total revenue was $327.3M, up 37% year-over-year. GAAP net income was $17.3M, or $1.22 diluted EPS. Adjusted EBITDA was $42.0M (71% YoY). Insurance revenue reached $221.9M (51% YoY). Full-year 2026 guidance: revenue $1.30B–$1.35B, VMM $378M–$395M, Adjusted EBITDA $152M–$162M.
LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) will report fiscal first quarter 2026 results after market close on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The company will post a shareholder letter on its investor website and host an earnings conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET, with a simultaneous webcast and later replay.
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) announced support for the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, which takes effect the week of March 4, 2026. The law amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to curb abusive "trigger lead" practices by requiring a firm offer of credit and documented consumer authorization before lenders using trigger leads may contact applicants.
The Act preserves exceptions for current originators, servicers, and depository institutions with existing consumer relationships. LendingTree says the law aligns with its permissioned, intent-based marketplace and aims to reduce unwanted calls, texts and emails to homebuyers.
LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $319.7 million, GAAP net income of $144.7 million or $10.27 diluted EPS, and a $146.4 million tax benefit to reduce its deferred tax valuation allowance. Variable marketing margin (VMM) was $92.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $36.7 million. Insurance revenue rose 25% to $214.6 million; Consumer revenue grew 23% to $68.6 million. Net leverage improved to 2.4x. Full-year 2026 guidance: revenue $1,275–$1,330M, VMM $374–$394M, Adjusted EBITDA $150–$160M.