MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) shares preliminary Q4 2025 results update

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MarketWise, Inc. filed a current report to let investors know it has released a press release with preliminary, selected unaudited financial and operational updates for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company states that this information is being furnished, not filed, which limits how it is treated under securities law. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference for those looking for the detailed numbers and performance metrics.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2026

MarketWise, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-39405			87-1767914
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1125 N. Charles St.
			Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(888) 261-2693

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share

MKTW

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 22, 2026, MarketWise, Inc. issued a press release announcing preliminary selected unaudited financial and operational updates results for fourth quarter 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is herein incorporated by reference.

The foregoing information (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						MarketWise, Inc. press release, dated January 22, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			MarketWise, Inc.
Date: January 22, 2026			By:			/s/ Erik Mickels
			Name:			Erik Mickels
			Title:			Chief Operating and Financial Officer

FAQ

What did MarketWise (MKTW) disclose in this Form 8-K?

MarketWise, Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release providing preliminary selected unaudited financial and operational updates for the fourth quarter of 2025, and furnished that release as Exhibit 99.1.

Does the MarketWise (MKTW) 8-K include full financial results?

The 8-K itself does not include detailed financial figures; instead, it refers investors to Exhibit 99.1, which contains the press release with the preliminary selected unaudited financial and operational updates.

How is the MarketWise (MKTW) Q4 2025 information treated under the securities laws?

MarketWise specifies that the information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, which affects the related liability framework.

What period do the MarketWise (MKTW) updates in this 8-K cover?

The updates described in the press release and referenced in this 8-K relate to preliminary selected unaudited financial and operational results for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Who signed the MarketWise (MKTW) Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of MarketWise, Inc. by Erik Mickels, who is identified as the Chief Operating and Financial Officer.

Which exhibit in the MarketWise (MKTW) 8-K contains the press release?

Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K contains the MarketWise, Inc. press release that includes the preliminary selected unaudited financial and operational updates for fourth quarter 2025.