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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-07-30

MarketAxess Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Dividend Declaration

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, showing a slight decline in total commission revenue and a 14% increase in services revenue. The company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share, payable on September 2, 2026. Additionally, MarketAxess announced a definitive merger agreement with Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., which led to the suspension of its earnings conference call, guidance, and volume releases.

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MarketAxess Holdings Inc. MKTX · NASDAQ
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0001193125-26-324950
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0001278021
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High impactFinancial Services

Items reported

Item events

Reported Item

Earnings Beat Dividend Announced M&A Transaction

Market reaction

Close before filing

$125.73

Next session

+29.1%

Since filing

+29.0%

Latest close

$162.16

What happened, not what will happen — closing prices around the filing date.

Precedent

Previous filings from MKTX reporting the same item, with the next session's move:

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. Announces Results of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders-0.2%
MarketAxess Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results and Declares Dividend-0.9%
MarketAxess Announces CIO Departure and New CTO Appointment-1.8%
MarketAxess Amends Credit Agreement and Reports 2025 Financial Results+5.2%
MarketAxess Appoints Two New Independent Directors-1.8%

Insider tape

Within 45 days of this filing, MKTX insiders reported 7 Form 4 transactions — net selling of $28K.

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About MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. is a leading operator in the electronic trading platform sector for fixed-income securities. Specializing in the facilitation of bond trading, MarketAxess enhances market efficiency by providing a centralized exchange where institutional investors can engage in seamless transactions of corporate bonds, treasuries, and emerging market debt. Utilizing innovative technology, the company enables efficient price discovery, liquidity aggregation, and trade execution in a traditionally opaque market segment. MarketAxess stands out with features such as its proprietary Open Trading platform, which extends anonymous, all-to-all trading capabilities, thus enhancing access to a broad array of market participants. The firm also integrates data and analytical tools that empower users with valuable market insights and improved decision-making processes. Serving sectors like asset management, banking, and insurance, it plays a pivotal role in modernizing and streamlining the bond trading landscape. Headquartered in New York, MarketAxess' impact is significant in the global financial markets, promoting greater transparency and efficiency. By fostering competitive and fair trading environments, it continues to redefine how fixed-income markets operate, catering to varied institutional needs around the world.

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