MarketAxess (NASDAQ: MKTX) sets medium-term goals, boosts share repurchases

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. reported that it issued a press release on December 9, 2025. The release sets out the company’s medium-term financial targets, announces an increase in its share repurchase authorization, and states that MarketAxess intends to enter into an accelerated stock repurchase program.

The information is furnished under Regulation FD, so the press release is provided as an exhibit but is not treated as filed for liability purposes and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC reports unless specifically referenced.

Insights

Equity research analyst

MarketAxess outlines medium-term goals and larger buybacks, but the excerpt gives no figures to gauge scale or impact.

MarketAxess has chosen to publicly communicate medium-term financial targets, which can frame expectations around its growth, profitability, or other key metrics. However, the specific targets are not included in this excerpt, so it is not possible here to see which measures they highlight or how ambitious they are.

The company also describes an increase in its share repurchase authorization and an intention to use an accelerated stock repurchase, indicating a structured plan to return capital through buybacks. Because the authorization size and timing are not shown, the potential effect on share count and per-share metrics cannot be assessed from this text alone.

The disclosure is furnished under Regulation FD rather than treated as filed, which limits how it is incorporated into other SEC reports. Anyone evaluating the strategy would need to refer directly to the attached press release for the detailed numbers and mechanics.

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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): December 09, 2025

MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-34091	52-2230784
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
55 Hudson Yards 15th Floor
New York, New York				10001
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 813-6000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing 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 (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.003 par value		MKTX		Nasdaq Global Select Market

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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 9, 2025, MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company's medium-term financial targets, an increase in its share repurchase authorization and its intention to enter into an accelerated stock repurchase. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) that is furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In addition, the information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) that is furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference into such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

	99.1			Press Release issued by MarketAxess Holdings Inc. on December 9, 2025.
	104			Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

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.

			MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC.
Date:	December 9, 2025	By:	/s/ Ilene Fiszel Bieler
			Name: Ilene Fiszel Bieler Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did MarketAxess (MKTX) announce in this disclosure?

MarketAxess (MKTX) reported that it issued a press release outlining medium-term financial targets, an increase in its share repurchase authorization, and plans for an accelerated stock repurchase.

How is MarketAxess (MKTX) changing its share repurchase plans?

The company announced an increase in its share repurchase authorization and stated its intention to enter into an accelerated stock repurchase program.

Where can investors find details on MarketAxesss new targets and buyback program?

The specific figures and terms are contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished with this current report.

Is the MarketAxess (MKTX) press release considered filed with the SEC?

No. The company states that the information furnished under Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed filed for purposes of certain securities law liabilities.

Is the furnished information automatically incorporated into other MarketAxess SEC reports?

No. The company explains that the information furnished here will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

On which exchange is MarketAxess common stock traded and under what symbol?

MarketAxess common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol MKTX.