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ISIN
US57060D1081
CUSIP
57060D108
IPO Date
Nov 5, 2004

Highlights

Market Cap
$4.18B
Enterprise Value
$3.93B
EPS (TTM)
$8.45
PE Ratio
13.99
Total Revenue (TTM)
$875.65M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$606.31M
EBITDA (TTM)
$456.55M
Year Range
$113.29 - $225.07
Target Price
$195.60
ROA (TTM)
13.45%
ROE (TTM)
26.01%

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Performance

MKTX Performance Chart

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) is down 34.2% since the beginning of the year. At $118 per share, MKTX is trading 47.5% below its 52-week high of $225. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MKTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $274.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) has returned -34.15% so far this year and -45.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MKTX has returned -0.65% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.


MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

1D
0.90%
1M
-13.83%
YTD
-34.15%
6M
-34.87%
1Y
-45.49%
3Y*
-22.19%
5Y*
-22.84%
10Y*
-0.65%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-1.44%
1M
-1.45%
YTD
7.60%
6M
6.59%
1Y
22.24%
3Y*
19.20%
5Y*
11.54%
10Y*
13.71%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

MKTX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 2004, MKTX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.50%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2004 with a return of +53.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -29.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, MKTX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 5, 2004 with a return of +37.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 17, 2008 at -21.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-6.63%13.96%-14.07%-4.72%-16.81%-9.13%-34.15%
2025-2.39%-12.27%12.22%2.42%-2.00%3.20%-7.99%-10.17%-5.22%-8.14%2.84%10.59%-18.54%
2024-22.99%-5.06%2.74%-8.74%-0.24%0.80%11.47%9.13%5.70%12.97%-10.37%-12.62%-21.58%
202330.46%-5.96%14.60%-18.64%-14.23%-4.03%2.98%-10.27%-11.33%0.05%12.71%21.96%6.11%
2022-16.24%10.94%-10.81%-22.51%7.14%-9.11%5.77%-7.96%-10.50%9.69%10.10%4.09%-31.50%
2021-5.22%2.93%-10.44%-1.90%-4.34%-0.63%2.50%0.30%-11.60%-2.86%-13.56%16.61%-27.51%

Benchmark Metrics

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.18%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 05, 2004.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.36%) than losses (49.58%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R2 of 0.22 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
10.18%
Beta
1.10
0.22
Upside Capture
71.36%
Downside Capture
49.58%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MKTX ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


MKTX Risk / Return Rank: 11
Overall Rank
MKTX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 00
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MKTX Sortino Ratio Rank: 11
Sortino Ratio Rank
MKTX Omega Ratio Rank: 22
Omega Ratio Rank
MKTX Calmar Ratio Rank: 33
Calmar Ratio Rank
MKTX Martin Ratio Rank: 22
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


MKTXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-3.42

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-5.02

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

0.70

1.32

-0.62

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-0.97

2.46

-3.43

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-1.90

10.92

-12.82

Dividends

Dividend History

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. provided a 2.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.08 per share.


0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$3.08$3.04$3.70$2.88$2.80$2.64$2.40$2.04$1.68$1.32$1.04$0.80

Dividend yield

2.61%1.68%1.64%0.98%1.00%0.64%0.42%0.54%0.80%0.65%0.71%0.72%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MarketAxess Holdings Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.78$0.00$0.00$0.78$0.00$1.56
2025$0.00$0.76$0.00$0.00$0.76$0.00$0.00$0.76$0.00$0.00$0.76$0.00$3.04
2024$0.00$0.74$0.00$0.00$0.74$0.00$0.00$1.48$0.00$0.00$0.74$0.00$3.70
2023$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$2.88
2022$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$2.80
2021$0.00$0.66$0.00$0.00$0.66$0.00$0.00$0.66$0.00$0.00$0.66$0.00$2.64

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.61%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. has a payout ratio of 36.86%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that MarketAxess Holdings Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MarketAxess Holdings Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the MarketAxess Holdings Inc. was 80.60%, occurring on Oct 17, 2008. Recovery took 566 trading sessions.

The current MarketAxess Holdings Inc. drawdown is 78.58%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-80.60%Oct 2008
3y 10mo2y 3mo
6y 1moNov 2004 - Jan 2011
2026 bear market2026
-78.95%Jun 2026
5y 5mo
5y 6moDec 2020 - now
COVID crash2020
-32.71%Mar 2020
6mo 16d24d
7mo 10dSep 2019 - Apr 2020
2014 bear market2014
-32.34%Jul 2014
7mo 21d5mo 9d
1y 25dNov 2013 - Dec 2014
2012 bear market2012
-30.38%Jun 2012
3mo 1d6mo 8d
9mo 9dMar 2012 - Jan 2013

Drawdown Indicators


MKTXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-80.60%

-56.78%

-23.82%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-47.05%

-9.10%

-37.95%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-59.31%

-18.90%

-40.41%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-74.86%

-25.43%

-49.43%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-78.95%

-33.92%

-45.03%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-78.58%

-3.21%

-75.37%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-28.79%

-10.71%

-18.08%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

23.97%

2.04%

+21.93%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MarketAxess Holdings Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how MarketAxess Holdings Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Capital Markets industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MKTX, comparing it with other companies in the Capital Markets industry. Currently, MKTX has a P/E ratio of 14.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MKTX relative to other companies in the Capital Markets industry. Currently, MKTX has a P/S ratio of 4.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MKTX in comparison with other companies in the Capital Markets industry. Currently, MKTX has a P/B value of 3.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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