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MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX) Stock

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Stock Details

MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX), a prominent company in the financial services sector within the capital markets industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $174.97. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $156.17 and $264.83. This places the current price at 66.1% of its 52-week high and 12.0% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 574,315. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US57060D1081.

52-Week Range

$264.83 - $156.17

-33.93% from high · +12.04% from low

Avg Daily Volume

574,315

Latest volume

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

26.98

Above market average

Forward P/E

20.58

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

2.31

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

4.57

EV/EBITDA

13.10

EPS (TTM)

$5.93

Price to Sales

7.14

Beta

0.88

Less volatile than market

How is MKTX valued relative to its earnings and growth?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc trades at a P/E ratio of 26.98, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 20.58 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 2.31 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is MKTX's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.88, MarketAxess Holdings Inc is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 4.57 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

26.60%

Operating Margin

41.90%

EBITDA

$421.98M

Return on Equity

16.30%

Return on Assets

11.20%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

11.00%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

11.00%

How profitable and efficient is MKTX's business model?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc achieves a profit margin of 26.60%, meaning it retains $26.60 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This is an impressive margin, indicating strong pricing power and efficient cost management that allows the company to generate substantial profits. The operating margin of 41.90% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 16.30% and ROA at 11.20%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are MKTX's recent growth trends?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc's revenue grew by 11.00% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings increased by 11.00% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against CAPITAL MARKETS industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$3.00

Dividend Yield

1.89%

Ex-Dividend Date

Aug 20, 2025

Dividend Date

Sep 3, 2025

What dividend income can investors expect from MKTX?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc offers a dividend yield of 1.89%, paying $3.00 per share annually. This modest yield below 2% suggests the company prioritizes growth investments over current income. While the dividend provides some return, investors are likely attracted more by capital appreciation potential than income generation. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of Aug 20, 2025.
How reliable is MKTX's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - MarketAxess Holdings Inc pays $3.00 per share in dividends against earnings of $5.93 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 50.59%. This balanced payout between 30-60% suggests a sustainable dividend policy that allows both shareholder returns and business reinvestment. The dividend appears well-covered by earnings. The next dividend payment is scheduled for Sep 3, 2025.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$6.0B

Revenue (TTM)

$837.16M

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$22.38

Shares Outstanding

37.36M

Book Value/Share

$37.05

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is MKTX's market capitalization and position?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc has a market capitalization of $6.0B, classifying it as a mid-cap stock ($2B-$10B). Mid-caps often represent companies in their growth phase, offering higher growth potential than large-caps but with more stability than small-caps. They can be attractive takeover targets and may become tomorrow's large-caps. With 37.36M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the CAPITAL MARKETS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does MKTX's price compare to its book value?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc's book value per share is $37.05, while the current stock price is $174.97, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 4.72. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$202.67

15.83% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

2

Buy

5

Hold

7

Sell

0

Strong Sell

1

How reliable are analyst predictions for MKTX?
15 analysts cover MKTX with 47% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $202.67 implies 15.8% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on MKTX?
Current analyst recommendations:2 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 7 Hold, 01 Strong Sell. The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Nov 1, 2025, 02:24 AM

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