MKTX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

MKTX has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 3.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.60%
Payout Ratio 53.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.59%
Consistency Lifetime 95.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.56%
Payout FCF 33.2%
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 56.16%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -15.9%
Total Return 5y: -69.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Financial Exchanges & Data

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ENX 14,459 M 2.01% 3.77%
CME 104,535 M 1.90% 3.15%
DB1 46,278 M 1.43% 3.26%
CBOE 28,606 M 1.16% 3.15%
NDAQ 48,675 M 1.24% 2.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ENX 14,459 M 18.5% 98.7%
MSCI 41,911 M 18.6% 100%
MORN 8,363 M 17.8% 96.1%
MCO 92,470 M 11.0% 92.5%
CBOE 28,606 M 10.7% 97.2%

MKTX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-19 2025-11-19 2025-12-03 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.45%
2025-08-20 2025-08-20 2025-09-03 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.41%
2025-05-21 2025-05-21 2025-06-04 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.35%
2025-02-19 2025-02-19 2025-03-05 Quarterly 0.76 2.7% 0.39%
2024-11-20 2024-11-20 2024-12-04 Quarterly 0.74 0% 0.28%
2024-08-21 2024-08-21 2024-09-04 Quarterly 0.74 0% 0.32%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-06-05 Quarterly 0.74 0% 0.35%
2024-02-13 2024-02-14 2024-02-28 Quarterly 0.74 2.8% 0.33%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-22 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.33%
2023-08-01 2023-08-02 2023-08-16 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.27%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.24%
2023-02-07 2023-02-08 2023-02-22 Quarterly 0.72 2.9% 0.21%
2022-11-01 2022-11-02 2022-11-16 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.29%
2022-08-02 2022-08-03 2022-08-17 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.26%
2022-05-03 2022-05-04 2022-05-18 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.27%
2022-02-08 2022-02-09 2022-02-23 Quarterly 0.7 6.1% 0.19%
2021-11-02 2021-11-03 2021-11-17 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.16%
2021-08-03 2021-08-04 2021-08-18 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.14%
2021-05-11 2021-05-12 2021-05-26 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.15%
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-02-24 Quarterly 0.66 10% 0.12%
2020-11-09 2020-11-11 2020-11-25 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-08-04 2020-08-05 2020-08-19 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-05-12 2020-05-13 2020-05-27 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-02-11 2020-02-12 2020-02-26 Quarterly 0.6 17.6% N/A
2019-11-05 2019-11-06 2019-11-20 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2019-08-06 2019-08-07 2019-08-21 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2019-05-07 2019-05-08 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2019-02-12 2019-02-13 2019-02-27 Quarterly 0.51 21.4% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-08-08 2018-08-09 2018-08-23 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2018-02-13 2018-02-14 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.42 27.3% N/A
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2017-08-08 2017-08-10 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2017-05-09 2017-05-11 2017-05-25 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2017-02-07 2017-02-09 2017-02-23 Quarterly 0.33 26.9% N/A
2016-11-07 2016-11-09 2016-11-23 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-08-09 2016-08-11 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-05-10 2016-05-12 2016-05-26 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-02-09 2016-02-11 2016-02-25 Quarterly 0.26 30% N/A
2015-11-02 2015-11-04 2015-11-18 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-08-04 2015-08-06 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-05-05 2015-05-07 2015-05-21 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-02-10 2015-02-12 2015-02-26 Quarterly 0.2 25% N/A
2014-11-04 2014-11-06 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-08-05 2014-08-07 2014-08-21 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-05-06 2014-05-08 2014-05-22 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-02-11 2014-02-13 2014-02-27 Quarterly 0.16 23.1% N/A
2013-11-05 2013-11-07 2013-11-21 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2013-08-06 2013-08-08 2013-08-22 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A

MKTX Dividend FAQ

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MKTX) operates a multi-asset electronic trading platform that connects institutional investors and broker-dealers across the U.S., U.K., and global markets. Its suite includes all-to-all anonymous corporate bond trading via Open Trading, as well as access to U.S. high-grade, high-yield, emerging-market, euro-, municipal, and government bonds. The firm also delivers algorithmic tools (e.g., X-Pro), real-time pricing engines (CP+, Axess All, Auto-X), and end-to-end post-trade services such as matching, reporting, and data distribution.

What is the Dividend Yield of MKTX?

As of February 2026, MKTX`s dividend yield is 1.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.04 USD by the current share price of 162.33.

Does MKTX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MKTX paid a dividend of 3.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-19 and the payout was 0.76 USD.

How often does MKTX pay dividends?

MKTX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MKTX has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-19.

MKTX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MKTX for the next 4 payments are between 0.811 (+6.7%) and 0.859 (+13.0%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will MKTX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.76 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MKTX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MKTX?

MKTX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.59% per year.
Strong growth: MKTX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MKTX?

MKTX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.56%. If you bought MKTX's shares at 539.44 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.56% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MKTX?

MKTX Payout Consistency is 95.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: MarketAxess Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MKTX have a good Dividend Yield?

MKTX`s 1.60% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MKTX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MKTX is 53.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MKTX?

MKTX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MKTX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MKTX's Outstanding Shares?

MarketAxess Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.33% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MKTX ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2004 33,060,800
2005 29,814,300 -9.82%
2006 30,813,500 +3.35%
2007 32,413,100 +5.19%
2008 33,183,500 +2.38%
2009 33,626,000 +1.33%
2010 36,507,000 +8.57%
2011 36,934,000 +1.17%
2012 37,589,000 +1.77%
2013 38,093,000 +1.34%
2014 37,711,000 -1%
2015 37,638,000 -0.19%
2016 37,742,000 +0.28%
2017 37,943,000 +0.53%
2018 37,845,000 -0.26%
2019 38,091,000 +0.65%
2020 38,188,000 +0.25%
2021 38,046,000 -0.37%
2022 37,573,000 -1.24%
2023 37,809,000 +0.63%
2024 37,601,000 -0.55%
2025 36,812,700 -2.1%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:10