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MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

S&P 500

MKTX/Financial Services · Capital Markets/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

2.63%

$3.08 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$109.09P/E13.9MCap4.2BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

86/ 100Very Safe

MKTX's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 36.3% earnings payout ratio & 52.2% fcf payout ratio. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 9 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 36.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 24.3%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
  • Operating Margin: 43.9%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Balance Sheet

N/A

Profitability

Very Safe
24.3%Very Safe
43.9%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe

About MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. is a financial technology company that operates a leading electronic trading platform for the institutional fixed-income markets. The company enables institutional investors and broker-dealers to trade a diverse range of credit instruments, including corporate bonds, sovereign bonds, and other fixed-income securities. MarketAxess provides comprehensive market data and post-trade services that support the full trading lifecycle. The platform connects a robust network of market participants through automated trading solutions, intelligent data products, and various post-trade services. The company's Open Trading marketplace is widely regarded as the preferred all-to-all trading solution in global credit markets. MarketAxess serves clients across the Americas, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, and its technology is leveraged by over 2,000 firms for efficient fixed-income trading. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in New York, the company has established itself as a central infrastructure provider that enhances trading efficiency, diversifies liquidity pools, and delivers significant cost savings to market participants.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.63%

Annual Dividend

$3.08

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

36.26%

FCF Payout Ratio

52.17%

52-Week Range

$108.80 - $225.07

Dividend History (2016–2025)

MKTX annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

MKTX earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 20, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 3, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

2.78%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.84%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

14.28%

3-Year Total Growth

8.57%

5-Year Total Growth

26.67%

10-Year Total Growth

280.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$10,909.00

Annual Income

$308.00

Quarterly Income

$77.00

Monthly Income

$25.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MKTX's current dividend yield?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) currently has a dividend yield of 2.63%, based on a stock price of $109.09 and an annual dividend of $3.08.
When is MKTX's next dividend payment date?
MKTX's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-20 and the next payment date is 2026-06-03. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does MKTX pay in dividends per year?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. paid $3.04 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has MKTX been increasing its dividend?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 4.84% and a 10-year CAGR of 14.28%.
Is MKTX's dividend safe?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. has a payout ratio of 36.26%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 52.17%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is MKTX's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates MarketAxess Holdings Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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