Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.99
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2009 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
41.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
41.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is flat.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$2.99
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout32.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR2.8%
5Y CAGR4.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return1.2%
5Y Total Return-64.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,56510Y ago$18,17720Y ago$167,292
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. distributes 41.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MKTX has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.8% and 5-year CAGR of 4.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MKTX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -64.3%, with dividends contributing 2.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,177 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$14.44
Avg/Payment$0.7220
Latest Change+2.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026Latest | $0.7800 | ↑ +2.6% | 1.74% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.7600 | — | 1.82% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.7600 | — | 1.60% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.7600 | — | 1.37% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $0.7600 | ↑ +2.7% | 1.56% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.7400 | — | 1.12% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.7400 | — | 1.26% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| May 21, 2024 | $0.7400 | — | 1.34% | Jun 5, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Exchanges and Electronic Trading Venues
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#1 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
41.1% payout
Streak
12Y
4.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#1 of 2
Annual Dividend History
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.78 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $3.04 | 2.7% | 4 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $2.96 | 2.8% | 4 | $7.28 | 40.7% | 2.46x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $2.88 | 2.9% | 4 | $6.85 | 42.0% | 2.38x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $2.80 | 6.1% | 4 | $6.65 | 42.1% | 2.38x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $2.64 | 10.0% | 4 | $6.77 | 39.0% | 2.56x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $2.40 | 17.6% | 4 | $7.85 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $2.04 | 21.4% | 4 | $5.40 | 37.8% | 2.65x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $1.68 | 27.3% | 4 | $4.57 | 36.8% | 2.72x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $1.32 | 26.9% | 4 | $3.89 | 33.9% | 2.95x | 0.2% |
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How much dividend does MKTX pay per share?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.99 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MKTX's next ex-dividend date?
MKTX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MKTX typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MKTX's dividend safe?
MKTX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.1% and FCF payout ratio of +32.6%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MKTX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, MarketAxess Holdings Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.8%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MKTX pay dividends?
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.99 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 17+ years from 2009 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MKTX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MKTX five years ago would be worth approximately $3,565 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MKTX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MKTX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.