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Lendingtree ( (TREE) ) just unveiled an update.
On January 6, 2026, LendingTree’s board appointed Ian Smith, previously Senior Vice President of Insurance at its QuoteWizard subsidiary, as Chief Operating Officer, formalizing his role in overseeing company-wide operations and bringing his track record of operational discipline in the insurance marketplace to LendingTree’s broader lending and financial services platform. The company also promoted Laura Nelson, formerly Senior Vice President of Sales, to Head of Insurance, placing her in charge of strategy and performance for LendingTree’s insurance marketplace; together, these leadership changes, announced publicly on January 9, 2026, signal a consolidation of experienced internal talent to drive disciplined execution, scalable growth and stronger insurer and partner relationships following the recent elevation of former COO Scott Peyree to CEO after the death of founder Doug Lebda.
The most recent analyst rating on (TREE) stock is a Buy with a $80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lendingtree stock, see the TREE Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on TREE Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TREE is a Neutral.
LendingTree’s overall score reflects a mix of strong revenue growth and strategic positioning against the backdrop of high leverage and valuation concerns. The earnings call provided positive insights into segment performance and future strategies, but recent leadership changes and technical indicators suggest caution. The company’s ability to manage debt and adapt to market changes will be critical for future performance.
To see Spark’s full report on TREE stock, click here.
More about Lendingtree
LendingTree, Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., operates one of the largest online financial services marketplaces in the U.S., connecting consumers to offers on loans, credit cards, insurance and other financial products through a network of roughly 430 financial partners. Through its portfolio of digital tools and personalized recommendations, LendingTree aims to help millions of customers secure financing, save money and improve their financial and credit health across a broad consumer finance ecosystem that includes a leading online insurance comparison platform via its QuoteWizard subsidiary.
Average Trading Volume: 221,429
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $728M
See more insights into TREE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.