- ISIN
- US57060D1081
- CUSIP
- 57060D108
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Capital Markets
- IPO Date
- Nov 5, 2004
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $4.36B
- Enterprise Value
- $4.11B
- EPS (TTM)
- $8.45
- PE Ratio
- 14.58
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $875.65M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $606.31M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $456.55M
- Year Range
- $122.52 - $228.16
- 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 31.4% since the beginning of the year. At $123 per share, MKTX is trading 46.0% below its 52-week high of $228. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MKTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $296.
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Returns By Period
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) has returned -31.36% so far this year and -42.71% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MKTX has returned -0.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
MarketAxess Holdings Inc.
- 1D
- -4.73%
- 1M
- -18.98%
- YTD
- -31.36%
- 6M
- -22.61%
- 1Y
- -42.71%
- 3Y*
- -22.87%
- 5Y*
- -21.61%
- 10Y*
- -0.41%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
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 +1.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +36.8%, 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 Oct 10, 2008 with a return of +33.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 17, 2008 at -21.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.63% | 13.96% | -14.07% | -4.72% | -16.81% | -5.28% | -31.36% | ||||||
| 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% |
| 2023 | 30.46% | -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 8.36%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 08, 2004.
- This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (63.84%) than losses (47.10%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.23 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
- 8.36%
- Beta
- 1.10
- R²
- 0.23
- Upside Capture
- 63.84%
- Downside Capture
- 47.10%
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.
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.
| MKTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.58 | 2.39 | -3.97 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.43 | 3.25 | -5.69 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.72 | 1.43 | -0.72 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.96 | 3.11 | -4.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.90 | 14.38 | -16.28 |
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Dividends
Dividend History
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. provided a 2.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.08 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.50% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2.50%, 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 77.67%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -80.60%Oct 2008 | 3y 10mo | 2y 3mo | 6y 1moNov 2004 - Jan 2011 |
2026 bear market2026 | -77.67%Jun 2026 | 5y 5mo | — | 5y 5moDec 2020 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -32.71%Mar 2020 | 6mo 16d | 24d | 7mo 10dSep 2019 - Apr 2020 |
2014 bear market2014 | -32.34%Jul 2014 | 7mo 21d | 5mo 9d | 1y 25dNov 2013 - Dec 2014 |
2012 bear market2012 | -30.38%Jun 2012 | 3mo 1d | 6mo 8d | 9mo 9dMar 2012 - Jan 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MKTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -80.60% | -56.78% | -23.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -44.70% | -9.10% | -35.60% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -56.83% | -18.90% | -37.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -73.33% | -25.43% | -47.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -77.67% | -33.92% | -43.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -77.67% | 0.00% | -77.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -28.66% | -10.72% | -17.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 22.49% | 1.97% | +20.52% |
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.
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 14.6. 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 5.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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 3.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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