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MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS (MKTX)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS.

Research analysts who have asked questions during MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS earnings calls.

EA

Eli Abboud

Bank of America

7 questions for MKTX

Also covers: BGC, CBOE, CME +2 more
PM

Patrick Moley

Piper Sandler & Co.

7 questions for MKTX

Also covers: BGC, CBOE, CME +17 more
Michael Cyprys

Michael Cyprys

Morgan Stanley

6 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AAMI, AMP, AMTD +30 more
AK

Alex Kramm

UBS Group AG

5 questions for MKTX

Also covers: BR, CBOE, CBRE +15 more
Chris O'Brien

Chris O'Brien

Barclays

4 questions for MKTX

Also covers: LPLA
CA

Christopher Allen

Citigroup

4 questions for MKTX

Also covers: CBOE, CME, ETOR +9 more
Kyle Voigt

Kyle Voigt

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

4 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AMTD, APO, ARES +17 more
SC

Simon Clinch

Redburn Atlantic

4 questions for MKTX

Also covers: CME, EFX, FICO +4 more
Alexander Blostein

Alexander Blostein

Goldman Sachs

3 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AB, AMG, AMP +31 more
DF

Dan Fannon

Jefferies & Company Inc.

3 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AB, AMG, AMTD +26 more
JS

Jeffrey Schmitt

William Blair

3 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AIZ, AMP, CBOE +8 more
AB

Alex Blostein

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

2 questions for MKTX

Also covers: ARES, BX, CBOE +7 more
Benjamin Budish

Benjamin Budish

Barclays PLC

2 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AB, APO, ARES +24 more
Brian Bedell

Brian Bedell

Deutsche Bank

2 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AMG, AMTD, APO +23 more
Chris Allen

Chris Allen

Citi

2 questions for MKTX

Also covers: CME, VIRT
DF

Daniel Fannon

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

2 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AB, AMG, AMTD +27 more
JS

Jeff Schmitt

William Blair & Company, L.L.C.

2 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AIZ, AMP, CBOE +11 more
PO

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Raymond James

2 questions for MKTX

Also covers: AMTD, BR, CBRE +7 more
RR

Rit Roy

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

2 questions for MKTX

Aditya Sharma

Aditya Sharma

Goldman Sachs

1 question for MKTX

Ben Budish

Ben Budish

Barclays PLC

1 question for MKTX

Also covers: AB, APO, ARES +23 more
CO

Chris O’Brien

Barclays PLC

1 question for MKTX

CB

Christopher Bryan

Barclays PLC

1 question for MKTX

JS

Josh Smith

William Blair

1 question for MKTX

SA

Simon Alistair Clinch

Redburn Atlantic

1 question for MKTX

Also covers: CME, EFX, FICO +3 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for MKTX.

MarketAxess reports Q4 2025 results
MKTX
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Q4 revenue of $209 million (+3.5% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $1.68; full-year 2025 revenue of $846 million and record free cash flow of $347 million.
  • Record trading activity in 2025: block trading ADV up 24% to $5 billion, global portfolio trading ADV up 48% to $1.4 billion, and dealer-initiated ADV up 33%.
  • Returned $474 million to investors in 2025 via $360 million of share repurchases and $114 million in dividends.
  • 2026 guidance: services revenue growth in the mid-single digits; total expenses (ex-notables) of $530–545 million; effective tax rate of 24–26%; capital expenditures of $65–75 million.
22 hours ago
MarketAxess reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results
MKTX
Earnings
Share Buyback
Guidance Update
  • MarketAxess delivered record full-year revenue of $846 million (+10% growth outside US credit) and $209 million in Q4 revenue (+3.5% YoY), with non-GAAP EPS of $1.68 in Q4.
  • Full-year free cash flow reached $347 million, and the company held $679 million in cash and investments as of December 31, 2025.
  • Returned $474 million to shareholders in 2025 via $360 million in share repurchases (including a completed $300 million ASR retiring 1.7 million shares) and $114 million in dividends; $205 million remains on repurchase authorization.
  • 2026 guidance calls for mid-single-digit growth in services revenue, non-GAAP expenses of $530 million–$545 million, an effective tax rate of 24%–26%, and $65 million–$75 million in capital expenditures.
  • Continued product momentum with 29% growth in block trading ADV, record portfolio trading ADV of $1.4 billion (+48%), and over $3 billion in December MIDX volume.
22 hours ago
MarketAxess reports Q4 2025 results
MKTX
Earnings
Share Buyback
Dividends
  • Full-year 2025 revenue reached $846 million (+10% in non-US credit), underpinning record free cash flow of $347 million and reflecting strong ADV and commission growth.
  • Q4 revenue totaled $209 million (+3.5% YoY), with non-GAAP EPS of $1.68 per share.
  • Trading volumes in 2025 showed major gains: block trading ADV +24% to $5 billion, portfolio trading ADV +48% to $1.4 billion, and dealer-initiated ADV +33%.
  • Total credit commission revenue was $165 million (+2%), with US high-yield +4%, emerging markets +6%, eurobonds +9%; meanwhile, non-GAAP expenses rose 8% and headcount fell to 869.
  • Returned $474 million to shareholders via $360 million of buybacks and $114 million of dividends; ended Q4 with $679 million in cash and investments and increased the quarterly dividend to $0.78 per share.
23 hours ago
MarketAxess reports Q4 2025 earnings and FY 2026 outlook
MKTX
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • MarketAxess delivered record FY 2025 revenue of $846 million (up 3% YoY) and GAAP EPS of $6.64
  • In Q4 2025, total revenue rose 3.5% to $209 million, with commissions of $181 million (+4%) and services revenue of $28 million (+2%), driving net income of $92 million and EPS of $2.51
  • Generated record free cash flow of $347 million in 2025 and returned $474 million to investors through $360 million in share repurchases and $114 million in dividends, ending with $679 million in cash and investments
  • Issued FY 2026 guidance for mid-single digit services revenue growth, total expenses (ex-notable) of $530–545 million (~8% increase), effective tax rate of 24–26% and capex of $65–75 million
1 day ago
MarketAxess extends credit facility and reports Q4 and FY 2025 results
MKTX
Earnings
Debt Issuance
Share Buyback
  • Entered into an Amended & Restated Credit Agreement extending its revolving credit facility maturity to February 2, 2029 with $750 million in commitments (plus a $375 million upsizing option), eliminated the 0.10% SOFR spread adjustment, and increased the cash netting limit to $200 million.
  • Q4 2025 revenues of $209.4 million (+3.5% YoY) and net income of $92.4 million (EPS $2.51); full-year 2025 revenues of $846.3 million (+4% YoY) and net income of $246.9 million (EPS $6.64).
  • Achieved record trading volumes in 2025: block trading ADV up 24% to $5 billion, portfolio trading ADV up 48% to $1.4 billion, and dealer-initiated ADV up 33% to $1.7 billion.
  • Board authorized an additional $400 million share repurchase, commenced a $300 million accelerated share repurchase in December 2025 (1.98 million shares for $360 million), and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share.
1 day ago
MarketAxess reports Q4 and FY2025 financial results
MKTX
Earnings
Share Buyback
Guidance Update
  • Record total revenues of $209.4 million in Q4 (+3.5%) and $846.3 million in FY2025 (+4%), including $406 million from growth outside U.S. credit.
  • Diluted EPS of $2.51 in Q4 on net income of $92.4 million and $6.64 for FY2025 on net income of $246.9 million.
  • Strong volume growth across strategic channels in Q4: block trading ADV +29%, portfolio trading ADV +41% to a record $1.5 billion, and dealer-initiated ADV +32% to $1.8 billion.
  • Expanded shareholder returns with a $505 million buyback authorization (including a $300 million ASR commenced) and a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share declared.
  • 2026 outlook includes mid-single digit services revenue growth, non-GAAP expenses of $530–545 million, an effective tax rate of 24–26%, and capital expenditures of $65–75 million.
1 day ago
MarketAxess announces January 2026 trading volume statistics
MKTX
  • Achieved 28% YoY growth in total credit ADV to $18.6 B and 19% YoY growth in total rates ADV to $29.1 B in January 2026.
  • Emerging markets credit ADV rose 50% YoY to a record $5.5 B, driven by record hard currency (+28%) and local markets (+94%) ADV.
  • Strategic channel momentum: block trading ADV up 56% to $3.7 B, portfolio trading ADV up 126% to $2.0 B, and dealer-initiated ADV up 13% to $1.8 B.
2 days ago
MarketAxess reports December and Q4 2025 trading volumes
MKTX
  • In the client-initiated channel, block trading ADV grew 29% YoY in Q4 2025, with U.S. credit up 21%, emerging markets up 41% and eurobonds up 43%.
  • Total portfolio trading ADV reached a record $1.5 billion in Q4 2025, up 41% YoY, including U.S. high-yield at $368 million and emerging markets at $118 million.
  • Dealer-initiated ADV rose 32% YoY to $1.8 billion in Q4 2025, driven by a 20% increase in RFQ ADV and a 185% surge in Mid-X ADV; December Mid-X U.S. credit volume exceeded $3.0 billion.
  • Total trading ADV in Q4 2025 was $37,886 million (–2% QoQ, –8% YoY), comprising $15,381 million in credit and $22,505 million in rates ADV.
  • Average variable transaction fees per million in Q4 2025 were $138 for credit (–8% YoY) and $4.72 for rates (+10% YoY).
Jan 7, 2026, 11:30 AM
MarketAxess surpasses $1 trillion in emerging markets trading volume
MKTX
  • MarketAxess achieved $1 trillion in year-to-date Emerging Markets debt trading volume through November 2025.
  • Average daily volume in EM trading reached ~$5 billion, up 16%, supported by +18% local currency and +11% hard currency growth.
  • Request for Market (RFM) activity in local markets rose 34% and dealer RFQ increased 36% year-to-date.
  • EM block trading volume expanded 25% globally after enhancements to the Targeted RFQ workflow.
  • The platform now covers 100% of the J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Index across 30 local and 100 hard currency markets, serving over 1,500 institutional clients.
Dec 17, 2025, 9:15 PM
MarketAxess outlines growth targets and innovation roadmap at 2025 Goldman Sachs Conference
MKTX
Guidance Update
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Product Launch
  • MarketAxess achieved a 15% non-U.S. credit revenue CAGR and 4% total revenue CAGR from 2020–2024, with a 42% operating margin in 2024.
  • The company forecasts 8–9% average annual revenue growth and 75–125 bps operating margin expansion for 2026–2028, backed by a $300 million accelerated share repurchase and $505 million in board authorizations.
  • About 50% of revenue is non-U.S. credit, which grew ~15% over four years, led by emerging markets (+10%), eurobonds (+14%), and portfolio trading (+48%).
  • Introduced the industry’s first credit closing auction, leveraging next-generation X-Pro and Pragma technology to enhance end-of-day liquidity and support fixed income indexation.
Dec 9, 2025, 3:00 PM