MarketAxess Holdings Hits New 52-Week Low at USD 161.61

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc., a small-cap player in the capital markets industry, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 161.61 on October 6, 2025. This decline marks a significant downturn for the stock, which has seen a one-year performance drop of 14.82%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 17.82% 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 only 6.45% and operating profit at a mere 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 compared to its peers. The stock has consistently underperformed against the S&P 500 over the past three years, with a notable return of -38.65% in the last year alone. High institutional holdings at 100% suggest that these investors are closely monitoring the company's fundamentals.