MarketWise, Inc. reports news about its multi-brand digital subscription platform for self-directed investors. The company provides premium financial research, software, education and investment tools through direct-to-customer digital channels across mobile, desktop and tablet platforms.
Recurring MarketWise updates cover net revenue, billings, cash flow from operations, paid subscriber trends, retention and product strategy. Company news also includes board-approved capital allocation actions, including dividends on Class A common stock, comparable distributions on MarketWise, LLC units, share repurchase programs, investor presentations, and governance developments tied to strategic priorities and corporate proposals.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per Class A share and a special cash dividend of $0.20 per Class A share, totaling $0.45 per Class A share, declared May 5, 2026.
The dividends and a comparable $0.25 distribution to MarketWise, LLC common unit holders will be paid on June 25, 2026 to holders of record on May 15, 2026.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) reported preliminary Q1 2026 results: Billings ~ $81 million (+15% YoY), paid subscribers returned to growth at 381,000, and active free subscribers were 2.0 million. The company affirmed FY 2026 guidance of $300 million Billings and $50 million cash from operations. Cash and cash equivalents were $53 million at March 31, 2026. Dividends to Class A shareholders were $0.45 in the quarter with a full-year dividend target of $1.80 per share. Full audited Q1 results expected May 7, 2026.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) posted an updated investor presentation on March 17, 2026. The presentation outlines the company's strategy, recent financial performance, market position, and growth initiatives and is available on the investor relations site at marketwise.com/shareholder-relations.
The presentation is intended to help investors, analysts, and stakeholders understand MarketWise's business and outlook.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) reported Q4 2025 net revenue $83.4M, Q4 billings $78.9M (+42% YoY) and Q4 net income $14.0M. FY2025 billings were $271.2M and CFFO was $46.0M, beating FY2025 guidance. Board raised FY2026 billings target to $300M and CFFO to $50M, increased the regular Class A dividend 25% and resumed a $50M buyback program. Cash was $70.1M and paid subscribers declined to 374k.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per Class A share (a 20% increase) and a special dividend of $0.20 per Class A share, both declared March 2, 2026.
Total dividends to Class A shareholders over the last twelve months equal a 13% LTM dividend yield based on the March 2, 2026 share price. Payment date is March 31, 2026 and record date is March 18, 2026. A comparable $0.25 distribution was approved for MarketWise LLC units.
MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) confirmed that Monument & Cathedral withdrew its unsolicited non-binding Proposal to buy outstanding shares for $17.25 per share, contingent on terminating the company’s tax receivable agreement. The Special Committee found the offer undervalued the stock and declined further engagement.
MarketWise reiterated its standalone strategy: growing high-margin subscription sales, improving efficiency, returning capital, and preparing to report Q4 and full-year 2025 results in March 2026. Preliminary results show Q4 Billings +42% YoY, 2025 CFFO $45 million, and a 13% cash dividend yield for FY2025.
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.