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MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. (MKTX)
$163.32-0.06 (-0.04%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
MarketAxess Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates an electronic trading platform for institutional investor and broker-dealer firms in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. in the Financial Services sector is trading at $163.32 with a market capitalization of $5.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $158.00 (9 analysts), implying a -3.3% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 17% below its 52-week high of $195.97, remaining 5.0% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 3/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $218.41M↓ | $233.38M↑ | $209.41M↑ | $208.82M↓ | $219.46M |
| Gross Profit | $130.37M↓ | $138.40M↑ | $123.14M↓ | $124.93M↓ | $130.36M |
| Operating Income | $89.88M↓ | $100.92M↑ | $76.01M↓ | $85.58M↓ | $91.86M |
| Net Income | $68.11M↓ | $77.88M↓ | $92.24M↑ | $68.18M↓ | $71.15M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
MarketAxess Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates an electronic trading platform for institutional investor and broker-dealer firms in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers trading technology...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$5.75B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
19.32
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.82
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.90%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
24.73%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.25M
Recent News
1 Profitable Stock with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 Facing Challenges
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Here's Why Investors Should Stay Neutral on MarketAxess Stock for Now
MKTX's international expansion, platform innovation and strong cash generation support growth, but U.S. credit weakness and valuation warrant caution.
2 Reasons to Sell MKTX and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Over the past six months, MarketAxess’s shares (currently trading at $162.70) have posted a disappointing 15.3% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 12.3% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
1 Unpopular Stock That Deserves a Second Chance and 2 We Question
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
MKTX Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Emerging Markets Volumes
MarketAxess beats Q2 EPS estimates as strong emerging markets and Eurobonds trading volumes offset weaker commission revenues and softer core trading activity.