LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) Shares Pass Above 200 Day Moving Average – Here’s What Happened

Shares of LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ:TREE) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $55.82 and traded as high as $55.91. LendingTree shares last traded at $55.74, with a volume of 158,224 shares trading hands.

Key Stories Impacting LendingTree

Here are the key news stories impacting LendingTree this week:

• Positive Sentiment: LendingTree promoted Ian Smith to Chief Operating Officer and named Laura Nelson Head of Insurance — a management move investors view as strengthening operations and accelerating its insurance strategy, which could lift revenue diversification and execution. LendingTree Announces Promotion of Ian Smith to Chief Operating Officer and Laura Nelson to Head of Insurance
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage explaining the recent rally notes fundamental and sentiment catalysts behind the sharp move higher, helping attract momentum buyers and retail attention. Why LendingTree, Inc.’s (TREE) Stock Is Up 12.67%
• Positive Sentiment: Technical signal: shares crossed above the 200‑day moving average, often a trigger for trend-following funds and institutional buying. Traders interpret this as a confirmation of upside momentum. LendingTree Share Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average — Here’s What Happened
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry/strategy pieces highlight LendingTree’s technology-led marketplace positioning; useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Investors should monitor execution and adoption metrics. LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) Nasdaq Futures Technology-Led Lending
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analysis vs. peers (e.g., NerdWallet) raises strategic questions about growth mix and affiliate models; useful for longer-term positioning rather than immediate price action. NerdWallet vs. LendingTree: Which Digital Finance Platform to Bet On?
• Negative Sentiment: Critical coverage points out three risks to TREE—competition, margin sensitivity to rates, and execution risks—which could limit multiple expansion if concerns persist. Traders should watch whether short sellers or cautious analysts amplify these views. 3 reasons TREE is risky and 1 stock to buy instead

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on TREE. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on LendingTree from $66.00 to $83.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Zacks Research cut shares of LendingTree from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 30th. Oppenheimer set a $85.00 target price on shares of LendingTree and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Wall Street Zen cut shares of LendingTree from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Truist Financial raised their price target on shares of LendingTree from $62.00 to $72.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, LendingTree currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $74.29.

LendingTree Stock Up 12.9%

The business has a fifty day moving average of $54.00 and a 200 day moving average of $56.14. The company has a quick ratio of 1.43, a current ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.93. The firm has a market cap of $859.98 million, a P/E ratio of 20.63 and a beta of 2.08.

LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The financial services provider reported $1.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.23 by $0.47. The business had revenue of $290.62 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $278.36 million. LendingTree had a net margin of 1.34% and a return on equity of 36.30%. LendingTree’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.80 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that LendingTree, Inc. will post 0.48 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in TREE. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its position in shares of LendingTree by 1,747.8% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 546,536 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $20,260,000 after acquiring an additional 516,958 shares in the last quarter. Blue Grotto Capital LLC boosted its position in shares of LendingTree by 27.3% during the second quarter. Blue Grotto Capital LLC now owns 382,610 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $14,183,000 after buying an additional 82,131 shares during the period. Emerald Advisers LLC grew its holdings in shares of LendingTree by 0.9% during the second quarter. Emerald Advisers LLC now owns 381,978 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $14,160,000 after buying an additional 3,415 shares in the last quarter. G2 Investment Partners Management LLC raised its position in LendingTree by 69.0% in the 2nd quarter. G2 Investment Partners Management LLC now owns 305,573 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $11,328,000 after buying an additional 124,806 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in LendingTree by 7.3% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 267,264 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $9,909,000 after acquiring an additional 18,207 shares in the last quarter. 68.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About LendingTree

LendingTree, Inc operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with a network of lenders and financial service providers. Through its platform, borrowers can compare loan offers for mortgages, home equity loans, personal loans, student loans, auto loans and small business financing. The company also offers tools for comparing credit cards and deposit accounts, allowing users to research rates and terms from a range of providers in one place.

Founded in 1996 by Doug Lebda, LendingTree pioneered the comparison-shopping model for consumer credit products.