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MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) is described by the company as a multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors. The news flow around MarketWise often centers on its financial performance, capital allocation decisions, and corporate developments.
Recent earnings press releases discuss quarterly Net Revenue, Billings, Net Income, Cash from Operating Activities, and non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted CFFO, Free Cash Flow, and EBITDA. These updates also highlight trends in paid subscribers and average revenue per user (ARPU), reflecting the company’s subscription-based model and focus on its installed base of self-directed investors.
MarketWise news items also cover Board and management actions, including the authorization of a stock repurchase program, the declaration of regular and special dividends to Class A shareholders, and leadership appointments. For example, the company has announced the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer and a Chief Operating and Financial Officer, as well as changes related to its incentive award plan approved at the annual meeting.
Another recurring theme in MarketWise news is its interaction with the capital markets and corporate finance events. The company has disclosed participation in investor conferences and reported that it effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of its Class A common stock. In addition, MarketWise has reported receiving an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Monument & Cathedral Holdings, LLC to acquire equity interests not already owned by that party, with a Special Committee of the Board evaluating the proposal and potential alternatives.
Investors following MKTW news can therefore expect coverage of quarterly results, dividends, share repurchases, governance and leadership updates, and any significant strategic or transaction-related announcements disclosed by the company.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) reported preliminary unaudited Q4 2025 results: Q4 billings ~$79M (up 42% YoY; +23% sequential) and FY 2025 billings ~$271M (beat $250M guidance). Cash from operations (CFFO) was ~$24M in Q4 and ~$45M for FY 2025 (beat $30M guidance; ~ $65M improvement vs FY 2024). Cash and equivalents rose to $70.1M at Dec 31, 2025. Paid subscribers were 374k and total active subscribers 2.4M. Board-authorized buybacks paused Oct 30, 2025 after a $17.25/share acquisition proposal; FY 2025 partnership tax distributions totaled $49.8M.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) disclosed an unsolicited non-binding acquisition proposal from Monument & Cathedral Holdings to buy all outstanding equity not owned by M&C for $17.25 per share, dated October 29, 2025. The Proposal is contingent on termination of the Company’s tax receivable agreement.
A Special Committee of the Board is evaluating the Proposal and alternatives and has retained Centerview Partners LLC as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisor. The company warned there is no assurance a transaction will result and said it will not provide further comment unless appropriate or required.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) reported 3Q2025 net revenue $81.3M, net income $17.9M, and 3Q2025 Billings $63.7M (up 30% YoY). Cash from operating activities improved by $8.0M versus 3Q2024; year-to-date CFFO improved $49.9M. Cash was $50.5M at Sept 30, 2025 and $65.5M at end of October. The Board declared a quarterly + special dividend totaling $0.40 per Class A share, bringing FY2025 dividends to $1.90 per share (a stated 13% cash yield based on Oct 29 price).
The company provided preliminary FY2026 targets: $290M Billings, $45M CFFO (a ~50% increase vs FY2025 target), and $1.60 dividends for Class A shares.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) announced on Nov 3, 2025 that its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per Class A share and a matching $0.20 distribution for Class B units, plus a $0.20 special dividend for Class A. All amounts will be paid on Dec 24, 2025 with a record date of Nov 14, 2025.
Including these payments, total dividends for FY 2025 equal $1.90 per share, which yields 13% based on the Oct 29, 2025 stock price.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) said on Oct 29, 2025 that it received an unsolicited proposal from Monument & Cathedral Holdings to acquire all outstanding equity interests it does not already own for $17.25 per share, contingent on termination of MarketWise's tax receivable agreement. The Company said its Board is reviewing the Proposal with advisors and that the Proposal may or may not lead to a transaction. A copy of the Proposal was filed as Exhibit 99.2 to MarketWise's Form 8-K on Oct 30, 2025.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW), a digital subscription platform for financial research, reported strong Q2 2025 results with net revenue of $80.0 million and net income of $15.3 million. Total Billings reached $58.2 million, showing a 10% year-over-year increase on an adjusted basis.
The company demonstrated robust cash generation with Cash from Operating Activities of $17.8 million, marking a significant improvement of $21.6 million compared to Q2 2024. MarketWise maintains a strong balance sheet with $69.1 million in cash and no debt. The company announced a combined quarterly and special dividend totaling $0.40 per Class A share.
For FY 2025, MarketWise expects to meet or exceed its targets, including a 20% increase in Billings to approximately $250 million and Cash from Operating Activities of around $30 million.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW), a leading platform for investor education and empowerment, has appointed Erik Mickels as Chief Operating and Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mickels brings over 25 years of experience and will lead the company's operational excellence, financial strategy, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
Mickels' impressive track record includes guiding acquisitions and leading successful initiatives, including the sale of a billion-dollar international subsidiary. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. The appointment comes at a strategic time as MarketWise continues to serve its community of millions of free and paid subscribers with premium financial research, software, education, and investment tools.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) has declared a total dividend of $0.40 per Class A share, consisting of a $0.20 quarterly cash dividend and a $0.20 special dividend. The company will also distribute an equivalent $0.20 per unit to MarketWise, LLC unit holders (Class B common stock).
All distributions will be paid on September 25, 2025, with a record date of August 15, 2025. Additionally, MarketWise announced it will release its Q2 2025 financial results before market opens on August 7, 2025.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW), a leading digital subscription platform for financial research and tools, announced that CFO Erik Mickels will participate in the UBS 2025 Fintech One-on-One Conference on September 10, 2025 in New York City.
MarketWise operates as a multi-brand platform providing premium financial research, software, education, and investment tools for self-directed investors. With over 25 years of operating history, the company serves millions of free and paid subscribers through its 100% digital, direct-to-customer business model.
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