Welcome to our dedicated page for Lendingtree news (Ticker: TREE), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Lendingtree stock.
LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) is widely described in its own communications as one of the nation’s largest and most experienced online financial platforms, operating LendingTree.com as an online financial services marketplace. This news page aggregates press releases, market announcements and other coverage related to LendingTree’s business, financial results, leadership and policy involvement.
Readers can find updates on quarterly earnings, where the company reports revenue, segment performance and non-GAAP measures such as variable marketing margin and adjusted EBITDA. These releases also provide detail on trends across the Home, Consumer and Insurance segments, including mortgage and home equity activity, demand for personal and small business loans, and performance in insurance quote products.
LendingTree’s news flow also includes capital structure and financing developments, such as the August 2025 announcement of a $475 million credit facility consisting of a term loan and revolving credit facility. These items describe how the company manages its debt, liquidity and financial flexibility.
Corporate governance and leadership changes are another key news category. Recent releases cover the unexpected passing of founder Doug Lebda, the appointment of Scott Peyree as President and Chief Executive Officer, the designation of Steve Ozonian as Chairman of the Board, and subsequent leadership promotions such as Ian Smith becoming Chief Operating Officer and Laura Nelson becoming Head of Insurance.
LendingTree also issues news related to public policy and consumer protection. For example, the company publicly supported the Homebuyer Privacy Protection Act, legislation that amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to limit trigger leads and reduce unwanted solicitation for mortgage applicants.
By following this page, investors and observers can review a chronological record of LendingTree’s official announcements, including conference participation, earnings call schedules, governance updates and commentary on developments in consumer finance that intersect with the company’s marketplace activities.
LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) announced a public offering of 2,955,984 shares of common stock by Ventures Holdco II, LLC, a subsidiary of GCI Liberty. Additionally, 488,005 shares will be offered in a concurrent private placement to Royal Bank of Canada. The public offering is independent of the private placement, although the latter depends on the former's completion. Post-offering, GCI Liberty will no longer hold shares in LendingTree, resulting in the termination of its board nomination rights. LendingTree will not receive proceeds from either offering.
LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE), the leading online financial services marketplace, announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences on November 18, 2020. CFO J.D. Moriarty and VP Trent Ziegler will present at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference at 10:00 a.m. ET, followed by CEO Doug Lebda at the RBC Capital Markets Virtual Conference at 4:00 p.m. ET. Both discussions will be live-streamed and archived on the company's website. LendingTree aims to simplify financial decisions by connecting consumers with diverse financial options.
A recent survey by ValuePenguin.com revealed significant gaps in Americans' understanding of health insurance. 50% of respondents could not answer basic insurance questions, and 72% found purchasing health insurance confusing. Key findings include that 55% do not know what a premium is, while 37% worry about affording coverage. Furthermore, 57% of insured individuals have avoided medical care due to uncertainty about coverage. The survey, conducted in October 2020, highlights critical knowledge deficits that could have serious financial implications.
LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) announced third quarter results for 2020, reporting total revenue of $220.3 million, a decline of 29% year-over-year. Despite challenges from the pandemic, the company saw growth in the Insurance segment, with revenue rising 24% to $92.5 million, while the Home segment revenue increased by 2%. However, the Consumer segment faced a significant revenue drop of 68%. The company recorded a net loss of $24.8 million. For Q4 2020, LendingTree expects revenue between $200 to $215 million.
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According to a LendingTree survey, nearly 71% of parents with children under 18 plan to increase their Halloween spending this year, aiming to compensate for lost celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over half of Americans, 54%, have previously overspent on Halloween, primarily for decoration competition. Additionally, 34% of consumers subscribed to new streaming services for Halloween content, and 38% purchased Halloween items for social media purposes. These findings highlight the significant emotional and financial impact of 2020 on holiday spending habits.
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On October 21, 2020, QuoteWizard, a LendingTree company, released its 5th annual Best and Worst Drivers by State report, analyzing over 2 million insurance quotes to determine state rankings based on driving incidents. Wyoming, Virginia, and Colorado were identified as the states with the worst drivers, while West Virginia, Missouri, and Michigan topped the list for the best drivers. The rankings were derived from a composite score based on accident rates, speeding tickets, DUIs, and citations.
LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) will release its fiscal third quarter 2020 results on November 5, 2020, at 7:00 a.m. ET. A shareholder letter will be posted on their website. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on the same day, which will also be webcast. Interested participants can dial in five minutes prior. Replay of the call will be available from 12:00 p.m. ET on November 5 until 12:00 p.m. ET on November 13. For more details, visit investors.lendingtree.com.
LendingTree surveyed over 1,000 U.S. consumers in early October 2020, revealing key insights into holiday shopping trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, 25% of consumers have completed their holiday shopping already, with 44% of parents with children under 18 doing the same. However, 31% expect to incur debt this holiday season, particularly 55% of parents and 47% of those laid off or furloughed. Additionally, 59% of parents plan to spend more this year, while 22% of shoppers will purchase gifts online.