MarketAxess Holdings Hits 52-Week Low at USD 169.59 Amid Declining Performance

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 169.59 as of October 1, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which operates within the capital markets industry. Over the past year, MarketAxess has experienced a performance drop of 13.31%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 16.09%.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 7,533 million, and it currently has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 41.00. Despite a dividend yield of 4.53%, MarketAxess has faced challenges in growth, with net sales increasing at an annual rate of only 6.45% and operating profit at 2.72%. The latest half-year results revealed a net profit of USD 86.21 million, reflecting a decline of 37.32%.

MarketAxess's return on equity (ROE) is reported at 16.08%, indicating a relatively high valuation with a price-to-book ratio of 5.43. The stock has consistently underperformed against the S&P 500 over the last three years, generating a return of -32.96% in the past year alone.