MarketAxess Holdings Hits New 52-Week Low at $174.11

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc., a small-cap player in the capital markets industry, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 174.11 as of September 30, 2025. This decline marks a significant downturn for the stock, which has experienced a one-year performance drop of 11.58%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 16.09% during the same period.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 7,533 million, with 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 just 6.45% and operating profit at a mere 2.72%. The latest half-year results indicate 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%, while its price-to-book ratio is 5.43. The stock has consistently underperformed against the S&P 500 over the past three years, with a notable return of -29.13% in the last year alone. High institutional holdings at 100% suggest a strong interest from larger investors, who typically have more resources to analyze company fundamentals.