MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC, 10-K filed on 2/24/2026
Annual Report
v3.25.4
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Feb. 20, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-K  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Trading Symbol MKTX  
Entity Registrant Name MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001278021  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true  
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] false  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   35,548,265
Entity Public Float $ 7.3  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.003 par value  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity File Number 001-34091  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 52-2230784  
Entity Address, Address Line One 55 Hudson Yards  
Entity Address, City or Town New York  
Entity Address, State or Province NY  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10001  
Document Annual Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
City Area Code 212  
Local Phone Number 813-6000  
Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III of this Form 10-K.

 
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP  
Auditor Location New York, New York  
Auditor Firm ID 238  
Auditor Opinion [Text Block]

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of MarketAxess Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of operations, of comprehensive income, of changes in stockholders’ equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.

 
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 519,734 $ 544,478
Cash segregated under federal regulations 48,722 47,107
Investments, at fair value 170,677 165,260
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $743 and $982 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively 100,989 91,845
Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers 489,211 357,728
Goodwill 283,667 236,706
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 110,629 98,078
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 112,431 107,298
Operating lease right-of-use assets 51,854 58,132
Prepaid expenses and other assets 46,972 82,584
Total assets 1,934,886 1,789,216
Liabilities    
Accrued employee compensation 73,879 68,054
Payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers 325,959 218,845
Borrowings 220,000 0
Income and other tax liabilities 49,267 3,683
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 42,584 37,320
Operating lease liabilities 64,938 72,654
Total liabilities 776,627 400,556
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 12,592 0
Stockholders' equity    
Preferred stock 0 0
Common stock 123 123
Additional paid-in capital 305,923 350,701
Treasury stock - Common stock voting, at cost, 5,344,419 shares and 3,374,047 shares as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively (694,764) (333,369)
Retained earnings 1,538,746 1,405,904
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (4,361) (34,699)
Total stockholders' equity 1,145,667 1,388,660
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders' equity 1,934,886 1,789,216
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]    
Stockholders' equity    
Preferred stock $ 0 $ 0
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Allowance for accounts receivable $ 743 $ 982
Preferred stock, par value $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized 4,855,000 4,855,000
Preferred stock, shares issued 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding 0 0
Common stock, par value $ 0.003 $ 0.003
Common stock, shares authorized 110,000,000 110,000,000
Common stock, shares issued 41,121,305 41,020,421
Common stock, shares outstanding 35,776,886 37,646,374
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares 5,344,419 3,374,047
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]    
Preferred stock, par value $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized 110,000 110,000
Preferred stock, shares issued 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding 0 0
Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]    
Common stock, par value $ 0.003 $ 0.003
Common stock, shares authorized 10,000,000 10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued 0 0
Common stock, shares outstanding 0 0
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues      
Revenues $ 846,268 $ 817,097 $ 752,547
Expenses      
Employee compensation and benefits 248,537 235,880 206,926
Depreciation and amortization 76,699 73,824 70,557
Technology and communications 78,294 72,166 62,801
Professional and consulting fees 31,487 27,382 31,935
Occupancy 15,038 14,690 14,216
Marketing and advertising 11,204 11,713 11,049
Clearing costs 16,583 17,863 17,002
General and administrative 26,588 22,709 23,042
Total expenses 504,430 476,227 437,528
Operating income 341,838 340,870 315,019
Other income (expense)      
Interest income 24,397 26,046 22,425
Interest expense (1,487) (1,601) (1,983)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate 457 1,395 735
Other, net 1,790 (6,164) (3,496)
Total other income (expense) 25,157 19,676 17,681
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 366,995 360,546 332,700
Provision for income taxes 120,083 86,365 74,645
Net income 246,912 274,181 258,055
Less: income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (285) 0 0
Net income $ 246,627 $ 274,181 $ 258,055
Net income per common share      
Basic $ 6.66 $ 7.29 $ 6.87
Diluted 6.64 7.28 6.85
Cash dividends declared per common share $ 3.04 $ 2.96 $ 2.88
Weighted average shares outstanding      
Basic 37,056 37,600 37,546
Diluted 37,137 37,672 37,654
Commissions [Member]      
Revenues      
Revenues $ 734,623 $ 711,710 $ 662,964
Information Services [Member]      
Revenues      
Revenues 53,230 50,540 46,383
Post-trade Services [Member]      
Revenues      
Revenues 44,491 42,487 40,178
Technology Services [Member]      
Revenues      
Revenues $ 13,924 $ 12,360 $ 3,022
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 246,912 $ 274,181 $ 258,055
Cumulative translation adjustment 29,829 (10,094) 13,349
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on securities available-for-sale, net of tax of $160, $92 and $12, respectively 509 (235) (22)
Comprehensive income 277,250 263,852 271,382
Less: comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (355) 0 0
Comprehensive income available for common stockholders $ 276,895 $ 263,852 $ 271,382
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Securities available-for-sale, tax expense (benefit) $ 160 $ 92 $ 12
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock Voting [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock - Common Stock Voting [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 1,081,093 $ 123 $ 345,468 $ (328,326) $ 1,101,525 $ (37,697)
Net Income (Loss) 258,055       258,055  
Cumulative translation adjustment 13,349         13,349
Unrealized net gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale, net of tax (22)         (22)
Stock-based compensation 29,190   29,190      
Exercise of stock options 940   940      
Withholding tax payments on Full Value Awards vesting and stock option exercises (25,839)   (25,839)      
Reissuance of treasury stock 993   (242) 1,235    
Treasury stock used for acquisition 43,841   (16,225) 66,793 (6,727)  
Cash dividend on common stock (108,637)       (108,637)  
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 1,292,963 123 333,292 (260,298) 1,244,216 (24,370)
Net Income (Loss) 274,181       274,181  
Cumulative translation adjustment (10,094)         (10,094)
Unrealized net gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale, net of tax (235)         (235)
Stock-based compensation 30,847   30,847      
Exercise of stock options 2,988   2,988      
Withholding tax payments on Full Value Awards vesting and stock option exercises (16,194)   (16,194)      
Reissuance of treasury stock 1,590   (232) 2,403 (581)  
Repurchases of common stock (75,474)     (75,474)    
Cash dividend on common stock (111,912)       (111,912)  
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2024 1,388,660 123 350,701 (333,369) 1,405,904 (34,699)
Net Income (Loss) 246,627       246,627  
Cumulative translation adjustment 29,829         29,829
Unrealized net gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale, net of tax 509         509
Stock-based compensation 32,668   32,668      
Withholding tax payments on Full Value Awards vesting and stock option exercises (17,155)   (17,155)      
Reissuance of treasury stock 1,690   (291) 1,981    
Repurchases of common stock (420,015)   (60,000) (360,015)    
Excise tax on repurchases of common stock (3,361)     (3,361)    
Cash dividend on common stock (113,785)       (113,785)  
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 1,145,667 $ 123 $ 305,923 $ (694,764) $ 1,538,746 $ (4,361)
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]            
Cash dividends declared per common share $ 0.76 $ 0.74 $ 0.72 $ 3.04 $ 2.96 $ 2.88
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income $ 246,912 $ 274,181 $ 258,055
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 76,699 73,824 70,557
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets 7,523 6,639 5,853
Stock-based compensation expense 30,918 29,684 29,190
Deferred taxes 22,019 (3,878) (5,815)
Foreign currency transaction losses 3,582 1,276 4,718
Other (1,620) 7,042 (3,113)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase) in accounts receivable (2,380) (3,730) (7,116)
(Increase)/decrease in receivables from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers (123,038) 320,091 (181,044)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets 819 1,009 (11,898)
(Decrease) in accrued employee compensation 3,195 7,049 1,466
Increase/(decrease) in payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers 99,172 (318,229) 227,920
Increase/(decrease) in income and other tax liabilities 23,510 (3,284) (14,691)
Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 4,000 3,543 (7,229)
(Decrease) in operating lease liabilities (9,019) (8,730) (6,735)
Net cash provided by operating activities 382,139 385,237 333,767
Cash flows from investing activities      
Proceeds from maturities and sales 10,570 12,440 4,452
Purchases (12,968) (42,810) (28,818)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired (36,515) 0 (78,476)
Purchases of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements (8,204) (9,942) (9,326)
Capitalization of software development costs (49,810) (46,623) (43,122)
Net cash (used in) investing activities (96,927) (86,935) (155,290)
Cash flows from financing activities      
Cash dividends on common stock (115,199) (112,697) (109,658)
Exercise of stock options 0 2,988 940
Withholding tax payments on Full Value Awards vesting and stock option exercises (17,155) (16,194) (25,839)
Repurchases of common stock (420,015) (75,474) 0
Payment of contingent consideration 0 0 (12,500)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 220,000 344,925 123,995
Repayments of short-term borrowings 0 (344,925) (123,995)
Net cash (used in) financing activities (332,369) (201,377) (147,057)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 22,549 (8,138) 7,588
Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash      
Net increase/(decrease) for the period (24,608) 88,787 39,008
Beginning of period 700,459 611,672 572,664
End of period 675,851 700,459 611,672
Supplemental cash flow information      
Cash paid for income taxes 62,834 96,932 94,814
Cash paid for interest 721 1,717 1,870
Non-cash investing and financing activity      
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 783 1,840 1,183
Furniture, equipment, software and leasehold improvement additions included in accounts payable 415 693 0
Stock-based and accrued incentive compensation relating to capitalized software development costs 7,534 5,542 0
Excise tax on repurchases of common stock 3,361 0 0
Exercise of stock options - cashless 0 1,735 0
Fair value of assets acquired 82,568 0 127,635
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired (36,515) 0 (78,476)
Fair value of previously held interest on acquisition date (33,866) 0 0
Fair value of remaining noncontrolling interests on acquisition date (10,365) 0 0
Treasury stock used for acquisition 0 0 (43,841)
Liabilities assumed 1,822 0 5,318
Trading Investments [Member]      
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase)/decrease in trading investments 206 (629) (25,248)
Mutual Funds Held In Rabbi Trust [Member]      
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase)/decrease in trading investments $ (359) $ (621) $ (1,103)
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Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy and Governance
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]

Item 1C. Cybersecurity

As a global technology company, and the provider of electronic trading platforms and solutions for fixed-income and other securities, we view cybersecurity as fundamental to our business. Accordingly, we aim to appropriately secure all of our business operations, including information that we generate in the performance of our services, and data provided to us by third parties, including clients, vendors, business partners and employees.

Risk Management and Strategy

The Company has adopted an Enterprise Risk and Resilience Framework (the “ERRF”) to identify, assess, monitor, and manage the Company’s risks, including cybersecurity risks. Our Chief Risk Officer (the “CRO”) is responsible for implementing and executing the ERRF. The Company’s information security and cybersecurity team is staffed with skilled professionals who manage the safeguarding of our information and is led by our Chief Information Security Officer (the “CISO”). This team is responsible for aligning our practices with the requirements of local regulations and the voluntary standards to which we strive to adhere, such as ISO/IEC 27001 and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Cybersecurity Framework.

The Company’s cybersecurity policies, standards, processes and practices are fully integrated into the Company’s ERRF and are based on recognized frameworks established by NIST, the International Organization for Standardization (“ISO”) and other applicable industry standards. In general, the Company seeks to address cybersecurity risks through a comprehensive, cross-functional approach that is focused on preserving the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information that the Company collects and stores by identifying, preventing and mitigating cybersecurity threats and effectively responding to cybersecurity incidents when they occur.

As one of the critical elements of the Company’s overall ERRF approach, the Company’s cybersecurity program is focused on the following key areas:

Governance: As discussed below in more detail under the heading “The Board’s Oversight of Cybersecurity Risk,” the Board’s oversight of cybersecurity risk management is supported by the Risk Committee of the Board (the “Risk Committee”), which regularly interacts with the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, CRO, CISO and other members of management.
Collaborative Approach: The Company has implemented a comprehensive, cross-functional approach to identification, protection, detection, response and recovery from cybersecurity threats and incidents, while also implementing controls and procedures that are designed to provide for the prompt escalation of certain cybersecurity incidents so that decisions regarding the public disclosure and reporting of such incidents can be made by management in a timely manner.
Technical Safeguards: The Company deploys layered technical safeguards that are designed to protect the Company’s information systems from cybersecurity threats, including firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection systems, anti-malware functionality and access controls, which are evaluated and improved through vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity threat intelligence.
Incident Response and Recovery Planning: The Company has established and maintains its Information Security Incident Management Policy that addresses the Company’s response to a cybersecurity incident, and such policy is tested and evaluated on a regular basis. The policy applies to all full- and part-time employees and contractors. The goal of the policy is to restore normal service operation as quickly as possible following an event, provide timely and accurate information to relevant stakeholders regarding such an event, as appropriate, and minimize the impact of such an event on our business operations. The policy is designed to ensure that we are meeting both our contractual and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity events.
Data Collection, Use, Processing and Monitoring: The Company maintains policies and procedures relating to our data collection, use and processing activities, as well as mechanisms for monitoring our data systems and usage. We do not have individual retail clients and any gathering and maintaining of individual consumer data is very limited. We seek to maintain compliance with global data protection laws in the countries in which we operate, including the GDPR, the U.K. Data Protection regime and the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”).
Third-Party Risk Management: The Company maintains a comprehensive, risk-based approach to identifying and overseeing cybersecurity risks presented by third parties, including vendors, service providers and other external users of the Company’s systems, as well as the systems of third parties that could adversely impact our business in the event of a cybersecurity incident affecting those third-party systems.
Education and Awareness: The Company provides regular, mandatory training for personnel regarding cybersecurity threats in order to equip the Company’s personnel with effective tools to address cybersecurity threats, and to communicate the Company’s evolving information security policies, standards, processes and practices. In addition, the Company provides regular, mandatory training for personnel regarding key data privacy laws and the appropriate collection, use and storage of data.

We periodically assess and test our policies, standards, processes and practices that are designed to address cybersecurity threats and incidents. These efforts include a wide range of activities, including audits, assessments, tabletop exercises, vulnerability testing and other exercises focused on evaluating the effectiveness of our cybersecurity measures and planning. The Company regularly engages third parties to perform assessments on our cybersecurity measures, including information security maturity assessments, audits and independent reviews of our information security control environment and operating effectiveness. The results of such assessments, audits and reviews are reported, as appropriate, to the Risk Committee, and the Company adjusts its cybersecurity policies, standards, processes and practices as necessary based on the information provided by these assessments, audits and reviews.

We experience cybersecurity threats and incidents from time to time. However, as of the date of this report, we have not experienced a cybersecurity threat or incident that has materially affected the Company, including our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition, in at least the last three years. While we are not currently aware of any risks from cybersecurity threats that are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company, please see Part I, Item 1A. – “Risk Factors – Malicious cyber-attacks, attempted cybersecurity breaches, and other adverse events affecting our operational systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties, could disrupt our businesses, result in the disclosure of confidential information, damage our reputation and cause losses or regulatory penalties.”

The Board’s Oversight of Cybersecurity Risk

The Board recognizes the critical importance of maintaining the trust and confidence of our clients, business partners and employees. The Board is actively involved in oversight of the Company’s ERRF, and cybersecurity represents an important component of the Company’s overall approach to enterprise risk management. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Company’s risk management processes over the short-, medium- and long-term by staying informed of the Company’s material risks and evaluating whether management has reasonable controls in place to address such material risks. As part of its oversight responsibilities, the Board dedicates meaningful time and attention to oversight of cybersecurity risk. The Board is not responsible, however, for defining or managing the Company’s various risks. See “Management’s Involvement in Cybersecurity Risk Oversight” below.

The Board and its committees oversee risk through regular reports from management. The Board’s committees report on the matters discussed at the committee level to the full Board. The Risk Committee has primary responsibility for cybersecurity oversight. In that capacity, the Risk Committee receives quarterly presentations and reports, as well as additional updates as needed, on cybersecurity matters. Such updates address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, external threat intelligence, technological trends and cybersecurity considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties. The Board and the Risk Committee also receive prompt and timely information regarding any cybersecurity incident that meets established internal escalation thresholds, as well as ongoing updates regarding any such incident until it has been addressed.

Management’s Involvement in Cybersecurity Risk Oversight

The CISO, in coordination with the Company’s management risk committee, works collaboratively across the Company to implement a program designed to protect the Company’s information systems from cybersecurity threats and to promptly respond to any cybersecurity incidents in accordance with the Company’s incident response and recovery plans. To facilitate the success of the Company’s cybersecurity risk management program, multidisciplinary teams throughout the Company are deployed to address cybersecurity threats and to respond to cybersecurity incidents. Through ongoing communications with these teams, the CISO and the management risk committee monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time, and report such threats and incidents to the Risk Committee and/or the full Board when appropriate.

 

The CISO holds undergraduate and masters’ degrees in computer science and cybersecurity, respectively, and has served in various senior roles in information technology and information security for over 20 years, including previously serving as the Chief Information Security Officer of a major global asset manager. The CISO has attained the professional certification of Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). The Company’s CRO holds an undergraduate degree and has over 30 years of experience managing risks, including risks arising from cybersecurity threats.

The Company is ISO/IEC 27001:2012 certified, which is a global standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving information security management systems. Additionally, we have received an independent examination regarding our compliance with SOC 2 Type 2.

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]

The Company’s cybersecurity policies, standards, processes and practices are fully integrated into the Company’s ERRF and are based on recognized frameworks established by NIST, the International Organization for Standardization (“ISO”) and other applicable industry standards. In general, the Company seeks to address cybersecurity risks through a comprehensive, cross-functional approach that is focused on preserving the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information that the Company collects and stores by identifying, preventing and mitigating cybersecurity threats and effectively responding to cybersecurity incidents when they occur.

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Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]

The Board’s Oversight of Cybersecurity Risk

The Board recognizes the critical importance of maintaining the trust and confidence of our clients, business partners and employees. The Board is actively involved in oversight of the Company’s ERRF, and cybersecurity represents an important component of the Company’s overall approach to enterprise risk management. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Company’s risk management processes over the short-, medium- and long-term by staying informed of the Company’s material risks and evaluating whether management has reasonable controls in place to address such material risks. As part of its oversight responsibilities, the Board dedicates meaningful time and attention to oversight of cybersecurity risk. The Board is not responsible, however, for defining or managing the Company’s various risks. See “Management’s Involvement in Cybersecurity Risk Oversight” below.

The Board and its committees oversee risk through regular reports from management. The Board’s committees report on the matters discussed at the committee level to the full Board. The Risk Committee has primary responsibility for cybersecurity oversight. In that capacity, the Risk Committee receives quarterly presentations and reports, as well as additional updates as needed, on cybersecurity matters. Such updates address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, external threat intelligence, technological trends and cybersecurity considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties. The Board and the Risk Committee also receive prompt and timely information regarding any cybersecurity incident that meets established internal escalation thresholds, as well as ongoing updates regarding any such incident until it has been addressed.

Management’s Involvement in Cybersecurity Risk Oversight

The CISO, in coordination with the Company’s management risk committee, works collaboratively across the Company to implement a program designed to protect the Company’s information systems from cybersecurity threats and to promptly respond to any cybersecurity incidents in accordance with the Company’s incident response and recovery plans. To facilitate the success of the Company’s cybersecurity risk management program, multidisciplinary teams throughout the Company are deployed to address cybersecurity threats and to respond to cybersecurity incidents. Through ongoing communications with these teams, the CISO and the management risk committee monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time, and report such threats and incidents to the Risk Committee and/or the full Board when appropriate.

 

The CISO holds undergraduate and masters’ degrees in computer science and cybersecurity, respectively, and has served in various senior roles in information technology and information security for over 20 years, including previously serving as the Chief Information Security Officer of a major global asset manager. The CISO has attained the professional certification of Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). The Company’s CRO holds an undergraduate degree and has over 30 years of experience managing risks, including risks arising from cybersecurity threats.

The Company is ISO/IEC 27001:2012 certified, which is a global standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving information security management systems. Additionally, we have received an independent examination regarding our compliance with SOC 2 Type 2.

Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Risk Committee has primary responsibility for cybersecurity oversight.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]

The Board and its committees oversee risk through regular reports from management. The Board’s committees report on the matters discussed at the committee level to the full Board. The Risk Committee has primary responsibility for cybersecurity oversight. In that capacity, the Risk Committee receives quarterly presentations and reports, as well as additional updates as needed, on cybersecurity matters. Such updates address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, external threat intelligence, technological trends and cybersecurity considerations arising with respect to the Company’s peers and third parties. The Board and the Risk Committee also receive prompt and timely information regarding any cybersecurity incident that meets established internal escalation thresholds, as well as ongoing updates regarding any such incident until it has been addressed.

Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]

Management’s Involvement in Cybersecurity Risk Oversight

The CISO, in coordination with the Company’s management risk committee, works collaboratively across the Company to implement a program designed to protect the Company’s information systems from cybersecurity threats and to promptly respond to any cybersecurity incidents in accordance with the Company’s incident response and recovery plans. To facilitate the success of the Company’s cybersecurity risk management program, multidisciplinary teams throughout the Company are deployed to address cybersecurity threats and to respond to cybersecurity incidents. Through ongoing communications with these teams, the CISO and the management risk committee monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time, and report such threats and incidents to the Risk Committee and/or the full Board when appropriate.

 

The CISO holds undergraduate and masters’ degrees in computer science and cybersecurity, respectively, and has served in various senior roles in information technology and information security for over 20 years, including previously serving as the Chief Information Security Officer of a major global asset manager. The CISO has attained the professional certification of Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). The Company’s CRO holds an undergraduate degree and has over 30 years of experience managing risks, including risks arising from cybersecurity threats.

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] The CISO, in coordination with the Company’s management risk committee, works collaboratively across the Company to implement a program designed to protect the Company’s information systems from cybersecurity threats and to promptly respond to any cybersecurity incidents in accordance with the Company’s incident response and recovery plans.
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The CISO holds undergraduate and masters’ degrees in computer science and cybersecurity, respectively, and has served in various senior roles in information technology and information security for over 20 years, including previously serving as the Chief Information Security Officer of a major global asset manager. The CISO has attained the professional certification of Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). The Company’s CRO holds an undergraduate degree and has over 30 years of experience managing risks, including risks arising from cybersecurity threats.

Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Through ongoing communications with these teams, the CISO and the management risk committee monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time, and report such threats and incidents to the Risk Committee and/or the full Board when appropriate.
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v3.25.4
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ 246,627 $ 274,181 $ 258,055
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
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Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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v3.25.4
Organization and Principal Business Activity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Organization and Principal Business Activity

1. Organization and Principal Business Activity

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. was incorporated in the State of Delaware on April 11, 2000. Through its subsidiaries, MarketAxess operates leading electronic trading platforms delivering expanded liquidity opportunities, improved execution quality and significant cost savings across global fixed-income markets. Approximately 2,100 institutional investor and broker-dealer firms use MarketAxess’ patented trading technology to access global liquidity on its platforms in U.S. high-grade bonds, U.S. high-yield bonds, emerging market debt, eurobonds, municipal bonds, U.S. government bonds and other fixed-income securities. MarketAxess offers a diverse set of trading protocols, automated and algorithmic trading solutions, intelligent data products and a range of post-trade and technology services to provide an end-to-end trading solution to its network of platform participants. Through its Open Trading® protocols, MarketAxess executes bond trades between and among institutional investor and broker-dealer clients in the leading all-to-all anonymous trading environment for corporate bonds.

v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company defines cash equivalents as short-term interest-bearing investments with maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less.

Investments

The Company determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase which are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition on the trade date. Securities are classified as available-for-sale or trading. Available-for-sale investments are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and realized gains or losses reported in other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Trading investments include U.S. Treasuries and are carried at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains or losses included in other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company assesses whether an impairment loss on its available-for-sale debt securities has occurred due to declines in fair value or other market conditions. When the amortized cost basis of an available-for-sale debt security exceeds its fair value, the security is deemed to be impaired. The portion of an impairment related to credit losses is determined by comparing the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security and is recorded as a charge in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The remainder of an impairment is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss if the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the security prior to recovery.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” A three-tiered hierarchy for determining fair value has been established that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used in fair value calculations. The three levels of inputs are defined as Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets), Level 2 (inputs that are observable in the marketplace other than those inputs classified in Level 1) and Level 3 (inputs that are unobservable in the marketplace). The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist of its money market funds, trading securities, available-for-sale securities and foreign currency forward contracts. All other financial instruments are short-term in nature and the carrying amounts reported on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition approximate fair value.

Receivables from and Payables to Broker-dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers

Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers include amounts receivable for securities not delivered by the Company to the purchaser by the settlement date (“securities failed-to-deliver”) and cash deposits held at clearing organizations and clearing brokers to facilitate the settlement and clearance of matched principal transactions. Payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers include amounts payable for securities not received by the Company from a seller by the settlement date (“securities failed-to-receive”). Securities failed-to-deliver and securities failed-to-receive for transactions executed on a matched principal basis where the Company serves as a counterparty to both the buyer and the seller are recorded on a settlement date basis within receivables from and payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers. The difference between the Company’s trade-date receivables and payables for unsettled matched principal transactions reflects commissions earned and is recorded within accounts receivable, net on a trade date basis.

Allowance for Credit Losses

All accounts receivable have contractual maturities of less than one year and are derived from trading-related fees and commissions and revenues from products and services. The Company continually monitors collections and payments from its customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for credit losses is based on the estimated expected credit losses in accounts receivable, as determined from a review of aging schedules, past due balances, historical collection experience and other specific collection issues that have been identified. Account balances are grouped for evaluation based on various risk characteristics, including billing type, legal entity, and geographic region. Additions to the allowance for credit losses are charged to bad debt expense, which is included in general and administrative expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. Balances that are determined to be uncollectable are written off against the allowance for credit losses.

The allowance for credit losses was $0.7 million and $1.0 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The provision for bad debts was $0.9 million, $0.8 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Write-offs and other charges against the allowance for credit losses were $0.6 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company uses the straight-line method of depreciation over three to seven years. The Company amortizes leasehold improvements on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the life of the improvement or the remaining term of the lease.

Software Development Costs

The Company capitalizes certain costs associated with the development of internal use software, including, among other items, employee compensation and related benefits and third-party consulting costs at the point at which the conceptual formulation, design and testing of possible software project alternatives have been completed. Once the product is ready for its intended use, such costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over three to five years. The Company reviews the amounts capitalized for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the assets may not be recoverable.

Leases

At lease commencement, a right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognized for all leases with an initial term in excess of 12 months based on the initial present value of the fixed lease payments over the lease term. The lease right-of-use asset also reflects the present value of any initial direct costs, prepaid lease payments and lease incentives. The Company’s leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit discount rate. Therefore, management estimates the Company’s incremental borrowing rate used to discount the lease payments based on the information available at lease commencement. The Company includes the term covered by an option to extend a lease when the option is reasonably certain to be exercised. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and included as a component of occupancy and technology and communications expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

Foreign Currency Translation and Forward Contracts

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using exchange rates at the end of the period; revenues and expenses are translated at average monthly rates. Gains and losses on foreign currency translation are a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Transaction gains and losses are recorded in other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to economically hedge its foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these forward contracts are included in other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company records the fair value of the forward contract asset in prepaid expenses and other assets or the fair value of the forward contract liability in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s classification of revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations represents revenues from contracts with customers disaggregated by type of revenue. The Company has four revenue streams as described below.

Commission Revenue The Company charges its broker-dealer clients variable transaction fees for trades executed on its platforms and, under certain plans, distribution fees or monthly minimum fees to use the platforms for a particular product area. Variable transaction fees are recognized on a trade date basis, are generally calculated as a percentage of the notional dollar volume of bonds traded on the platforms and vary based on the type, size, yield and maturity of the bond traded, as well as individual client incentives. Bonds that are more actively traded or that have shorter maturities generally generate lower commissions, while bonds that are less actively traded or that have longer maturities generally command higher commissions. Under the Company’s disclosed trading transaction fee plans, variable transaction fees, distribution fees and unused monthly fee commitments are invoiced and recorded on a monthly basis.

For Open Trading trades that the Company executes between and among institutional investor and broker-dealer clients on a matched principal basis by serving as counterparty to both the buyer and the seller, the Company earns its commission through the difference in price between the two trades. The commission is collected upon settlement of the trade, which typically occurs within one to two trading days after the trade date. For the majority of the Company’s U.S. Treasury matched principal trades, commissions are invoiced and recorded on a monthly basis.

The Company also earns equities and foreign exchange commissions for algorithmic trading services and, following the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition, derivative and exchange-traded-fund (“ETF”) commissions. These fees incorporate variable transaction fees, which are generally calculated as a percentage of the notional dollar volume traded and are billed on a monthly basis.

The following table presents commission revenue by fee type:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Commission revenue by fee type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable transaction fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosed trading

$

 

376,599

 

 

$

 

361,252

 

 

$

 

323,038

 

Open Trading – matched principal trading

 

 

175,557

 

 

 

 

177,966

 

 

 

 

178,517

 

U.S. government bonds - matched principal trading

 

 

18,029

 

 

 

 

19,310

 

 

 

 

15,222

 

Other

 

 

30,263

 

 

 

 

20,016

 

 

 

 

4,979

 

Total variable transaction fees

 

 

600,448

 

 

 

 

578,544

 

 

 

 

521,756

 

Distribution fees and unused minimum fees

 

 

134,175

 

 

 

 

133,166

 

 

 

 

141,208

 

Total commissions

$

 

734,623

 

 

$

 

711,710

 

 

$

 

662,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information services – Information services includes data licensed to the Company’s broker-dealer clients, institutional investor clients and data-only subscribers; professional and consulting services; technology software licenses; and maintenance and support services. The nature and timing of each performance obligation may vary as these contracts are either subscription-based services transferred over time, and may be net of volume-based discounts, or one-time services that are transferred at a point in time. Revenues for services transferred over time are recognized ratably over the contract period as the Company’s performance obligation is met, whereas revenues for services transferred at a point in time are recognized in the period the services are provided. Customers are generally billed monthly, quarterly, or annually; revenues billed in advance are deferred and recognized ratably over the contract period. The following table presents information services revenue by timing of recognition:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Information services revenue by timing
   of recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services transferred over time

$

 

51,941

 

 

$

 

49,560

 

 

$

 

45,102

 

Services transferred at a point in time

 

 

1,289

 

 

 

 

980

 

 

 

 

1,281

 

Total information services revenues

$

 

53,230

 

 

$

 

50,540

 

 

$

 

46,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post-trade services – Post-trade services revenue is generated from regulatory transaction reporting, trade publication and post-trade matching services. Customers are generally billed monthly in arrears and revenue is recognized in the period transactions are processed. Revenues billed in advance are deferred and recognized ratably over the contract period. The Company also generates one-time implementation fees for onboarding clients, which are invoiced and recognized in the period the implementation is completed. The following table presents post-trade services revenue by timing of recognition:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Post-trade services revenue by timing
   of recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services transferred over time

$

 

44,319

 

 

$

 

42,170

 

 

$

 

40,061

 

Services transferred at a point in time

 

 

172

 

 

 

 

317

 

 

 

 

117

 

Total post-trade services revenues

$

 

44,491

 

 

$

 

42,487

 

 

$

 

40,178

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology services – Technology services revenue primarily includes technology-related license and connectivity fees and revenue generated from telecommunications line charges to broker-dealer clients. Customers may be billed monthly or quarterly in arrears or in advance, and revenue is recognized in the period transactions are processed. Revenues billed in advance are deferred and recognized ratably over the contract period.

The following table presents technology services revenue by timing of recognition:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Technology services revenue by timing
   of recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services transferred over time

$

 

13,150

 

 

$

 

12,334

 

 

$

 

3,021

 

Services transferred at a point in time

 

 

774

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

1

 

Total technology services revenues

$

 

13,924

 

 

$

 

12,360

 

 

$

 

3,022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenues that the Company records when cash payments are received or due in advance of services to be performed. Deferred revenues are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The revenue recognized from contract liabilities and the remaining balance is shown below:

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

Revenue billed in advance of services to be performed

 

 

Revenue recognized for services performed during the period

 

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Information services

 

$

 

3,302

 

 

$

 

15,512

 

 

$

 

(15,471

)

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

3,343

 

Post-trade services

 

 

 

1,286

 

 

 

 

21,552

 

 

 

 

(21,553

)

 

 

 

91

 

 

 

 

1,376

 

Technology services

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

 

5,943

 

 

 

 

(6,046

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

312

 

Total deferred revenue

 

$

 

5,003

 

 

$

 

43,007

 

 

$

 

(43,070

)

 

$

 

91

 

 

$

 

5,031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The majority of the Company’s information services and post-trade services contracts are short-term in nature with durations of one year or less. For contracts with original durations extending beyond one year, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $28.3 million as of December 31, 2025. The Company expects to recognize revenue associated with the remaining performance obligations over the next 34 months.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards based on their estimated fair values measured as of the grant date. These costs are recognized as an expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations over the requisite service period, which is typically the vesting period, with an offsetting increase to additional paid-in capital. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when such differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized against deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized in future years. Tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are recognized when it is more likely than not that the positions will be sustained upon examination based on their technical merits. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. All tax effects related to share-based payments are recorded in the provision for income taxes in the periods during which the awards are exercised or vest.

Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Business combinations are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The total cost of an acquisition is allocated to the underlying net assets based on their respective estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash flows, discount rates, revenue growth rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, technological obsolescence, contributory asset charges and asset lives. Intangible assets are valued using various methodologies, including the relief-from-royalty method and multi-period excess earnings method.

The Company operates as a single reporting unit. Following an acquisition, goodwill no longer retains its identification with a particular acquisition, but instead becomes identifiable with the entire reporting unit. As a result, all of the fair value of the Company is available to support the value of goodwill. An impairment review of goodwill is performed on an annual basis, at year-end, or more frequently if circumstances change. Intangible assets with definite lives, including purchased technologies, customer relationships and other intangible assets, are amortized over their estimated useful lives which range from one to 15 years using either a straight-line or accelerated amortization method based on the pattern of economic benefit the Company expects to realize from such assets. Intangible assets are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the existence of a possible impairment.

Equity Investments and Consolidation

The Company evaluates equity investments for potential consolidation under the voting-interest or variable-interest models. The Company consolidates investees over which the Company determines it has control under the voting interest model, generally greater than 50.0% ownership, or for which the Company is the primary beneficiary under the variable-interest model. The Company uses the equity method of accounting when it exercises significant influence over the investee, but does not have operating control, generally between 20.0% and 50.0% ownership. Under the equity method of accounting, original investments are recorded at cost in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and adjusted by the Company’s proportionate share of the investees’ undistributed earnings or losses. Equity investments are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. For purposes of computing diluted earnings per share, the weighted-average shares outstanding of common stock reflects the dilutive effect that could occur if convertible securities or other contracts to issue common stock were converted into or exercised for common stock.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The ASU requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The guidance has been adopted by the Company on a retrospective basis and resulted in additional disclosures within Footnote 9, Income Taxes, but did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition, operations and cash flows.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The ASU primarily will require enhanced disclosures about certain types of expenses. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and may be applied either on a prospective or retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its disclosures.

v3.25.4
Regulatory Capital Requirements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Broker-Dealer [Abstract]  
Regulatory Capital Requirements

3. Regulatory Capital Requirements

One of the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries is registered as a broker-dealer and is subject to the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC, FINRA and the CFTC. These rules contain minimum net capital requirements, as defined in the applicable regulations. Certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are regulated by the FCA in the U.K. or other foreign regulators and must maintain financial resources, as defined in the applicable regulations, in excess of the applicable financial resources requirement. As of December 31, 2025, each of the Company’s subsidiaries that are subject to these regulations had net capital or financial resources in excess of their minimum requirements. As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s subsidiaries maintained aggregate net capital and financial resources that were $593.4 million in excess of the required levels of $39.8 million.

The Company’s U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary is required to segregate funds in a special reserve bank account for the benefit of customers pursuant to Rule 15c3-3 of the Exchange Act. As of December 31, 2025, the U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary had a balance of $48.7 million in its special reserve bank account. This U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary also maintained net capital that was $329.1 million in excess of the required level of $2.2 million.

Each of the Company’s U.S. and foreign regulated subsidiaries are subject to local regulations which generally limit, or require the prior notification to or approval from such regulated entity’s principal regulator before, the repayment of borrowings from the Company or affiliates, paying cash dividends, making loans to the Company or affiliates or otherwise entering into transactions that result in a significant reduction in regulatory net capital or financial resources.

v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

4. Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value as categorized based on the hierarchy described in Note 2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

$

23,355

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

23,355

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

 

 

 

 

58,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

58,440

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

 

 

100,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,772

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

 

 

11,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,465

 

Foreign currency forward position

 

 

 

 

1,847

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,847

 

Total assets

$

23,355

 

 

$

172,524

 

 

$

 

 

$

195,879

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

$

55,473

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

55,473

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

 

 

 

 

55,108

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,108

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

 

 

99,045

 

 

 

 

 

 

99,045

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

 

 

11,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,107

 

Total assets

$

55,473

 

 

$

165,260

 

 

$

 

 

$

220,733

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward position

 

 

 

 

936

 

 

 

 

 

 

936

 

Total liabilities

$

 

 

$

936

 

 

$

 

 

$

936

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds are included in cash and cash equivalents on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Securities available-for-sale and trading securities are included in investments, at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Securities classified within Level 2 were valued using a market approach utilizing prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable assets. The foreign currency forward contracts are included in either other assets or accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, and are classified within Level 2 as the valuation inputs are based on quoted market prices. The mutual funds held in a rabbi trust represent investments associated with the Company’s deferred cash incentive plan.

During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.

 

The table below presents the carrying value, fair value and fair value hierarchy category of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The carrying values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value categorized in the fair value hierarchy as Level 1 and Level 2 approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of the underlying assets and liabilities.

 

Carrying Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets not measured at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

496,379

 

 

$

496,379

 

 

$

496,379

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

496,379

 

Cash segregated under federal regulations

 

48,722

 

 

 

48,722

 

 

 

48,722

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,722

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

 

100,989

 

 

 

100,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,989

 

Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing
   organizations and customers

 

489,211

 

 

 

489,211

 

 

 

107,223

 

 

 

381,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

489,211

 

Total assets

$

1,135,301

 

 

$

1,135,301

 

 

$

652,324

 

 

$

482,977

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,135,301

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payables to broker-dealers, clearing
   organizations and customers

$

325,959

 

 

$

325,959

 

 

$

 

 

$

325,959

 

 

$

 

 

$

325,959

 

Borrowings

 

220,000

 

 

 

220,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

220,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

220,000

 

Total liabilities

$

545,959

 

 

$

545,959

 

 

$

 

 

$

545,959

 

 

$

 

 

$

545,959

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets not measured at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

489,005

 

 

$

489,005

 

 

$

489,005

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

489,005

 

Cash segregated under federal regulations

 

47,107

 

 

 

47,107

 

 

 

47,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,107

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

 

91,845

 

 

 

91,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

91,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

91,845

 

Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing
   organizations and customers

 

357,728

 

 

 

357,728

 

 

 

107,652

 

 

 

250,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

357,728

 

Total assets

$

985,685

 

 

$

985,685

 

 

$

643,764

 

 

$

341,921

 

 

$

 

 

$

985,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payables to broker-dealers, clearing
   organizations and customers

$

218,845

 

 

$

218,845

 

 

$

 

 

$

218,845

 

 

$

 

 

$

218,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts as an economic hedge against certain foreign currency transaction gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These forward contracts are for three-month periods and are used to limit exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The Company records the fair value of the asset in prepaid expenses and other assets or the fair value of the liability in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The following table summarizes the Company’s foreign currency forward position:

 

As of

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Notional value

$

94,197

 

 

$

64,454

 

Fair value of notional

 

96,044

 

 

 

63,518

 

Fair value of the asset/(liability)

$

1,847

 

 

$

(936

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts are included in other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table summarizes the realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Unrealized gain/(loss)

$

2,782

 

 

$

(2,838

)

 

 

3,590

 

Realized gain/(loss)

 

1,667

 

 

 

1,148

 

 

$

(1,470

)

Total gain/(loss)

$

4,449

 

 

$

(1,690

)

 

$

2,120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company records restricted cash collateral deposits with its counterparty bank in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. As of December 31, 2025, the Company did not maintain a collateral deposit with its counterparty bank.

The Company also enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage its exposure to the effect of interest rate changes on its unrealized gains and losses on U.S. Treasury investments. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had no interest rate swaps outstanding.

The following table summarizes the Company’s investments:

 

Amortized
cost

 

 

Gross
unrealized gains

 

 

Gross
unrealized losses

 

 

Fair
value

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

 

58,110

 

 

 $

 

333

 

 

 $

 

(3

)

 

 $

 

58,440

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

100,487

 

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

 

(44

)

 

 

 

100,772

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

10,563

 

 

 

 

926

 

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

 

11,465

 

Total investments

$

 

169,160

 

 

 $

 

1,588

 

 

 $

 

(71

)

 

 $

 

170,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

 

55,447

 

 

 $

 

88

 

 

 $

 

(427

)

 

 $

 

55,108

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

100,484

 

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

 

(1,525

)

 

 

 

99,045

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

10,212

 

 

 

 

900

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

11,107

 

Total investments

$

 

166,143

 

 

 $

 

1,074

 

 

 $

 

(1,957

)

 

 $

 

165,260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from the sales and maturities of investments were $85.6 million and $62.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Purchases of investments were $87.8 million and $93.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The following table summarizes the Company’s unrealized and realized gains and losses on investments:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Unrealized gains/(losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

 

669

 

 

$

 

(328

)

 

$

 

(11

)

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

1,733

 

 

 

 

(1,025

)

 

 

 

446

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

1,372

 

 

 

 

1,284

 

Total investments

$

 

2,409

 

 

$

 

19

 

 

$

 

1,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized gains/(losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

 

5

 

 

$

 

4

 

 

$

 

(11

)

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

1,259

 

 

 

 

(328

)

 

 

 

(138

)

Total investments

$

 

1,264

 

 

$

 

(324

)

 

$

 

(149

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities sold, not yet purchased

$

 

 

 

$

 

174

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Realized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale and realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in other, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s corporate debt and U.S. Treasury investments based upon the contractual maturities:

 

Less than one year

 

 

Due in 1 - 5 years

 

 

Total

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

8,400

 

 

$

50,040

 

 

$

58,440

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

 

 

100,772

 

 

$

100,772

 

Total

$

8,400

 

 

$

150,812

 

 

$

159,212

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

9,346

 

 

$

45,762

 

 

$

55,108

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

49,978

 

 

 

49,067

 

 

 

99,045

 

Total

$

59,324

 

 

$

94,829

 

 

$

154,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table provides fair values and unrealized losses on the Company’s available-for-sale investments and the aging of securities’ continuous unrealized loss positions:

 

Less than Twelve Months

 

 

Twelve Months or More

 

 

Total

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Gross unrealized losses

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Gross unrealized losses

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Gross unrealized losses

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

3,506

 

 

$

(3

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

3,506

 

 

$

(3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

38,041

 

 

$

(426

)

 

$

1,226

 

 

$

(1

)

 

$

39,267

 

 

$

(427

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not recognize any credit losses on its available-for-sale securities. The unrealized losses on securities are due to changes in interest rates and market liquidity.

v3.25.4
Receivables from and Payables to Broker-dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Abstract]  
Receivables from and Payables to Broker-dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers

5. Receivables from and Payables to Broker-dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers

Receivables from and payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers consisted of the following:

 

As of

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers:

 

 

Securities failed-to-deliver – broker-dealers and clearing organizations

$

 

244,405

 

 

$

 

109,307

 

Securities failed-to-deliver – customers

 

 

131,632

 

 

 

 

136,424

 

Cash deposits with clearing organizations and broker-dealers

 

 

107,223

 

 

 

 

107,652

 

Other

 

 

5,951

 

 

 

 

4,345

 

Total

$

 

489,211

 

 

$

 

357,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities failed-to-receive – broker-dealers and clearing organizations

$

 

224,844

 

 

$

 

158,694

 

Securities failed-to-receive – customers

 

 

93,107

 

 

 

 

51,916

 

Other

 

 

8,008

 

 

 

 

8,235

 

Total

$

 

325,959

 

 

$

 

218,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Acquisitions and Equity Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination [Abstract]  
Acquisitions and Equity Investments

6. Acquisitions and Equity Investments

RFQ Hub Holdings LLC Acquisition

In May 2022, the Company acquired a minority ownership stake in RFQ–hub Holdings LLC (“RFQ-hub”), an entity formed with a consortium of market participants to support the growth of a multi-asset request for quote platform. In April 2024, the Company entered into a Unit Purchase Agreement with Virtu Financial Operating LLC and RFQ-hub to purchase a controlling stake of RFQ–hub (the “2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition”). The 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition was completed on May 9, 2025 (the “Acquisition Date”).

Between May 2022 and the Acquisition Date, the Company possessed significant influence over RFQ–hub and accounted for its investment under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s investment was recorded at carrying value within prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and the Company’s proportionate share of RFQ–hub’s net earnings was recorded within equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Following the Acquisition Date, the Company holds a 90.3% controlling stake in RFQ-hub, subject to the call and put rights and incentive agreements described below under “−Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest.” The 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition is being accounted for as a business combination under ASC 805, Business Combinations. The 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition cash consideration totaled $38.1 million.

The Company has performed a valuation analysis of the fair market values of its previously-held interests in RFQ-hub and of the assets and liabilities of RFQ-hub and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. During the third quarter of 2025, the Company made measurement period adjustments to the purchase price and fair values of assets acquired. The following table sets forth the components and the allocation of the purchase price for the business combination and summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the Acquisition Date and the purchase price adjustments recorded:

 

 

 

Preliminary

 

 

Purchase Price Adjustments

 

 

Adjusted

 

Previously held interests in RFQ-hub:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value of previously held interest

 

$

34,878

 

 

$

 

 

$

34,878

 

Fair value of previously held interest on Acquisition Date

 

 

34,321

 

 

 

(455

)

 

 

33,866

 

Loss on remeasurement of previously held interest

 

 

(557

)

 

 

(455

)

 

 

(1,012

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price allocation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash consideration at closing

 

$

38,069

 

 

$

 

 

$

38,069

 

Fair value of previously held interest on Acquisition Date

 

 

34,321

 

 

 

(455

)

 

 

33,866

 

Fair value of remaining noncontrolling interests on Acquisition Date

 

 

13,755

 

 

 

(3,390

)

 

 

10,365

 

Total purchase price

 

 

86,145

 

 

 

(3,845

)

 

 

82,300

 

Acquired cash

 

 

(1,554

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,554

)

Purchase price, net of acquired cash

 

 

84,591

 

 

 

(3,845

)

 

 

80,746

 

Intangible assets

 

 

(30,300

)

 

 

100

 

 

 

(30,200

)

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,333

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,333

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(2,466

)

 

 

1,392

 

 

 

(1,074

)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

1,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,822

 

Goodwill

 

$

49,314

 

 

$

(2,353

)

 

$

46,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RFQ-hub’s assets and liabilities were measured at estimated fair values on the Acquisition Date. Estimates of fair value represent management’s best estimate and require significant judgment about future events and uncertainties. Third-party valuation specialists were engaged to assist in the valuation of these assets and liabilities. The redeemable noncontrolling interests were valued using an option pricing model. The acquired developed technology and customer relationships intangible assets were valued using the relief-from-royalty method and multi-period excess earnings method, respectively. Determining the fair value of the developed technology and customer relationships intangible assets required judgment and involved the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions related to discount rates, revenue growth rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, technological obsolescence, contributory asset charges and asset lives. The fair values of the intangible assets acquired are as follows:

 

 

 

Costs (in thousands)

 

 

Useful Lives

Developed technology

 

$

16,900

 

 

5 years

Customer relationships

 

 

12,600

 

 

15 years

Tradename - finite life

 

 

700

 

 

10 years

Total

 

$

30,200

 

 

 

The goodwill recognized in connection with the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition is primarily attributable to the acquisition of an assembled workforce and expected future technology and synergies from the integration of the operations of RFQ-hub into the Company's operations. Approximately $19.5 million of the goodwill recognized in connection with the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

Pro forma financial information and current period results for the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and therefore have not been presented.

 

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

The Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of RFQ-Hub Holdings LLC (the “RFQ-hub LLC Agreement”) contains a call right under which the Company may, during certain pre-set periods, require the noncontrolling equity holders of RFQ-hub to sell their interest to the Company at the fair market value of RFQ-hub as determined at the time this right is exercised (the “Call Right”). The RFQ-hub LLC Agreement also contains a put right under which the noncontrolling equity holders may, during certain periods after expiration of the availability of the Call Right, require the Company to purchase their interests at the fair market value of RFQ-hub as determined at the time this right is exercised. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is classified as temporary equity on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and is recorded at fair value.

In addition, pursuant to certain incentive agreements, the Company and the noncontrolling equity holders of RFQ-hub may earn additional equity interests in RFQ-hub based on certain performance metrics. The Company records expense for the additional equity interests earned by the noncontrolling equity holders based on the fair market value of these equity units as of the Acquisition Date. The expense recorded by the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $1.9 million and is included within other, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, with a corresponding increase to redeemable noncontrolling interest.

The following table is a summary of the changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the year ended December 31, 2025:

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance at December 31, 2024

 

$

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests assumed through the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition

 

 

10,365

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

285

 

Issuance of noncontrolling interests

 

 

1,942

 

Balance at December 31, 2025

 

$

12,592

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets

7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives were $283.7 million and $236.7 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The following is a summary of changes in goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for the year ended December 31, 2025:

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance at December 31, 2024

 

$

236,706

 

Goodwill from the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition

 

 

46,961

 

Balance at December 31, 2025

 

$

283,667

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets with definite lives, including the related accumulated amortization, are comprised of the following:

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

 

Net carrying
amount

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

 

Net carrying
amount

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Customer relationships

 

$

155,492

 

 

$

(80,539

)

 

$

74,953

 

 

$

138,089

 

 

$

(64,698

)

 

$

73,391

 

Developed technology

 

 

55,970

 

 

 

(21,984

)

 

 

33,986

 

 

 

39,070

 

 

 

(15,501

)

 

 

23,569

 

Other

 

 

2,760

 

 

 

(1,070

)

 

 

1,690

 

 

 

2,060

 

 

 

(942

)

 

 

1,118

 

Total

 

$

214,222

 

 

$

(103,593

)

 

$

110,629

 

 

$

179,219

 

 

$

(81,141

)

 

$

98,078

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization expense associated with identifiable intangible assets was $19.9 million, $19.8 million and $18.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Annual estimated total amortization expense is $19.7 million, $18.3 million, $16.7 million, $15.8 million and $11.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2026 through 2030, respectively.

v3.25.4
Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

8. Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

Capitalized software development costs, furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, are comprised of the following:

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Software development costs

 

$

 

363,775

 

 

 $

 

307,722

 

Computer hardware and related software

 

 

 

49,011

 

 

 

 

50,770

 

Office hardware

 

 

 

7,746

 

 

 

 

7,201

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

 

6,716

 

 

 

 

6,520

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

 

31,937

 

 

 

 

31,386

 

 

 

 

 

459,185

 

 

 

 

403,599

 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

(346,754

)

 

 

 

(296,301

)

Total

 

$

 

112,431

 

 

 $

 

107,298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, software development costs totaling $53.0 million and $49.1 million, respectively, were capitalized. Non-capitalized software costs and routine maintenance costs are expensed as incurred and are included in employee compensation and benefits and professional and consulting fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

v3.25.4
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

9. Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes consists of the following:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 $

 

22,242

 

 

 $

 

48,337

 

 

 $

 

49,028

 

State and local

 

 

41,240

 

 

 

 

9,695

 

 

 

 

4,047

 

Foreign

 

 

34,582

 

 

 

 

32,211

 

 

 

 

27,385

 

Total current provision

 

 

98,064

 

 

 

 

90,243

 

 

 

 

80,460

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

18,009

 

 

 

 

(2,884

)

 

 

 

(2,823

)

State and local

 

 

4,575

 

 

 

 

(573

)

 

 

 

(754

)

Foreign

 

 

(565

)

 

 

 

(421

)

 

 

 

(2,238

)

Total deferred provision

 

 

22,019

 

 

 

 

(3,878

)

 

 

 

(5,815

)

Provision for income taxes

 $

 

120,083

 

 

 $

 

86,365

 

 

 $

 

74,645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax income from U.S. operations was $235.8 million, $235.8 million and $228.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Pre-tax income from foreign operations was $131.2 million, $124.7 million and $103.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

($ in thousands)

U.S. federal statutory tax rate

 

$

77,069

 

 

 

21.0

 

%

 

$

75,715

 

 

 

21.0

 

%

 

$

69,867

 

 

 

21.0

 

%

State and local taxes, net of federal benefit*

 

 

9,505

 

 

 

2.6

 

 

 

 

6,911

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

 

2,737

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

Foreign Tax Effects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

 

4,273

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

4,298

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

1,935

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

Other foreign jurisdictions

 

 

1,654

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

 

1,346

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

 

1,386

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

Effect of cross-border tax laws

 

 

665

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax Credits

 

 

(4,369

)

 

 

(1.2

)

 

 

 

(4,941

)

 

 

(1.4

)

 

 

 

(3,652

)

 

 

(1.0

)

 

Nontaxable or nondeductible items

 

 

4,400

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

3,036

 

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

 

2,372

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

Changes in unrecognized tax benefits**

 

 

26,886

 

 

 

7.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

 

$

120,083

 

 

 

32.7

 

%

 

$

86,365

 

 

 

24.0

 

%

 

$

74,645

 

 

 

22.4

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*State taxes in New York State and New York City for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 made up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category

 

 

**The impact in the change in unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is immaterial

 

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s net deferred tax assets:

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock compensation expense

 $

 

4,962

 

 

 $

 

4,880

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

15,267

 

 

 

 

15,753

 

Deferred compensation

 

 

2,907

 

 

 

 

2,700

 

Capitalized software development

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,130

 

Other

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

1,096

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

23,244

 

 

 

 

27,559

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

 

 

23,244

 

 

 

 

27,559

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized software development

 

 

(16,397

)

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

(5,998

)

 

 

 

(6,990

)

Goodwill and intangible assets

 

 

(6,667

)

 

 

 

(5,307

)

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

(12,098

)

 

 

 

(12,515

)

Other deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(901

)

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax asset/(liability), net

 $

 

(18,816

)

 

 $

 

2,747

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(in thousands)

 

United Sates Federal

$

 

20,262

 

 

$

 

48,902

 

 

$

 

49,300

 

United States State and Local

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York

 

 

3,802

 

 

 

 

7,192

 

 

 

 

6,921

 

New York City

 

 

3,406

 

 

 

 

8,420

 

 

 

 

6,478

 

Other

 

 

3,141

 

 

 

 

433

 

 

 

 

494

 

Foreign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

 

23,467

 

 

 

 

23,594

 

 

 

 

20,310

 

Netherlands

 

 

6,813

 

 

 

 

7,524

 

 

 

 

10,828

 

Other

 

 

1,943

 

 

 

 

867

 

 

 

 

483

 

Total cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds

$

 

62,834

 

 

$

$

96,932

 

 

$

$

94,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company or one of its subsidiaries files U.S. federal, state and foreign income tax returns. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was under a New York State income tax examination for tax years 2015 through 2020 and a New York City income tax examination for the tax years 2016 through 2018. Generally, other than New York City and State, the Company is no longer subject to tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2021. Refer to Note 20, Subsequent Events.

A reconciliation of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance at beginning of year

$

 

 

 

$

 

3,130

 

 

$

 

9,835

 

Increase based on tax positions related to the current period

 

 

2,454

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase based on tax positions related to prior periods

 

 

19,909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Decrease) related to settlements with taxing authorities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,130

)

 

 

 

(6,705

)

Balance at end of year

 $

 

22,363

 

 

 $

 

 

 

 $

 

3,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $22.4 unrecognized tax benefits recorded. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized gross expenses of $11.7 million, $0.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, in penalties and interest. The Company had $11.7 million accrued balances for the payment of interest and penalties as of December 31, 2025, and no accrued balances for the payment of interest and penalties as of December 31, 2024.

v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity

10. Stockholders’ Equity

Common Stock

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 110,000,000 authorized shares of voting common stock and 10,000,000 authorized shares of non-voting common stock. Voting common stock entitles the holder to one vote per share of common stock held.

The following is a summary of the changes in the Company’s outstanding shares of voting common stock:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Outstanding shares of voting common stock at the beginning of year

 

37,646

 

 

 

37,900

 

 

 

37,648

 

Exercise of stock options

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

6

 

Issuance of restricted stock and performance shares,
   net of cancellations

 

183

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

97

 

Shares withheld for withholding tax payments

 

(81

)

 

 

(61

)

 

 

(81

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

(1,981

)

 

 

(342

)

 

 

 

Reissuance of treasury stock

 

10

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

5

 

Treasury stock used for acquisition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

225

 

Outstanding shares of voting common stock at the end of year

 

35,777

 

 

 

37,646

 

 

 

37,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Board authorized the 2022 Repurchase Program, the 2024 Repurchase Program and the 2025 Repurchase Program in January 2022, August 2024 and December 2025, respectively. On December 9, 2025, the Company entered into an accelerated stock repurchase agreement (the “ASR”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMorgan”) pursuant to which the Company paid $300.0 million and received an initial delivery of 1,386,001 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Initial ASR Shares”), representing 80% of the value of such payment in shares, calculated based on the closing share price of $173.16 per share on December 9, 2025. The ASR was accounted for as an equity transaction. The fair value of the Initial ASR Shares of $240.0 million was recorded as a treasury stock transaction. The remaining $60.0 million was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. Final settlement of the ASR occurred on February 4, 2026 with the delivery of 359,782 additional shares. The average purchase price per share for shares of common stock purchased by the Company pursuant to the ASR was $171.84, which was determined based on the daily volume-weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the term of the ASR, less a discount.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repurchased a total of 1,980,715 shares of common stock under the Repurchase Programs at a cost of $360.0 million. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $205.0 million of remaining capacity under the Repurchase Programs. Shares repurchased under the Repurchase Programs will be held in treasury for future use.

Dividends

During 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.76 per share, $0.74 per share and $0.72 per share, respectively. Any future declaration and payment of dividends will be at the sole discretion of the Board. The Board may take into account such matters as general business conditions, the Company’s financial results and condition, capital requirements, contractual obligations, and legal and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends to the Company’s stockholders or by the Company’s subsidiaries to their respective parent entities, and any such other factors as the Board may deem relevant.

v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Plans

11. Stock-Based Compensation Plans

The Company maintains the 2020 Plan which provides for the grant of Full Value Awards, stock options and other stock-based awards as incentives to encourage employees, consultants and non-employee directors to participate in the long-term success of the Company. As of December 31, 2025, there were 2,443,643 shares available for grant under the 2020 Plan.

Total stock-based compensation expense was as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Employees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Value Awards

$

 

27,195

 

 

$

 

27,607

 

 

$

 

24,205

 

Stock options

 

 

1,053

 

 

 

 

1,728

 

 

 

 

3,592

 

Total employees

 

 

28,248

 

 

 

 

29,335

 

 

 

 

27,797

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-employee directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock and restricted stock units

 

 

3,883

 

 

 

 

1,512

 

 

 

 

1,393

 

Stock options

 

 

537

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-employee directors and consultants

 

 

4,420

 

 

 

 

1,512

 

 

 

 

1,393

 

Total stock-based compensation

$

 

32,668

 

 

$

 

30,847

 

 

$

 

29,190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company records stock-based compensation expense for employees in employee compensation and benefits and for non-employee directors in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Total stock-based compensation for employees includes $1.8 million, $1.2 million and $0.9 million of capitalized software development costs for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Stock Options

The exercise price of each option granted is equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Generally, option grants have provided for vesting over a three-year period. Options generally expire in six years from the date of grant. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables, including the expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, the risk-free interest rate, the expected dividend yield rate and the expected term. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities with a maturity value approximating the expected term of the option. The dividend yield rate is based on the expected annual dividends to be paid divided by the expected stock price. The expected term represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding based on actual and projected employee stock option exercise behavior.

The weighted-average fair value for options granted during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $67.20, $77.16 and $123.47, respectively. The following table represents the assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the per share weighted-average fair value for options granted:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Expected life (years)

 

5.0

 

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

5.0

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

4.2

%

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

3.6

%

Expected volatility

 

38.2

%

 

 

39.2

%

 

 

35.8

%

Expected dividend yield

 

1.5

%

 

 

1.3

%

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table reports stock option activity during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 and the intrinsic value as of December 31, 2025:

 

Number
of Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average Exercise Price ($)

 

 

Remaining
Contractual Term

 

 

Intrinsic Value ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

 

306,253

 

 

$

290.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

13,908

 

 

 

358.53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canceled or forfeited

 

(551

)

 

 

382.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(5,653

)

 

 

166.34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2023

 

313,957

 

 

 

295.74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

20,793

 

 

 

220.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canceled or forfeited

 

(229,478

)

 

 

276.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(22,044

)

 

 

205.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2024

 

83,228

 

 

 

353.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

20,606

 

 

 

193.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canceled or forfeited

 

(740

)

 

 

374.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2025

 

103,094

 

 

 

321.08

 

 

 

3.2

 

 

 

 

Exercisable at December 31, 2025

 

64,486

 

 

 

380.77

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The intrinsic value is the amount by which the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 31, 2025 of $181.25 or the price on the day of exercise exceeds the exercise price of the stock options multiplied by the number of shares. As of December 31, 2025, there was $1.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

Service-Based Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards

Our annual compensation program includes share-based compensation awards as a component of certain employees’ total compensation. These awards generally vest ratably over a three-year period, subject to continued service to the Company. In addition, we grant share-based compensation awards in conjunction with certain new hires and for retention purposes. These awards generally vest over a three-year period. The Company also grants share-based compensation awards to its non-employee directors as part of such directors’ compensation. These awards generally vest on the earlier of the date of the Company’s next annual stockholders’ meeting or the one-year anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued service to the Company. Such share-based compensation awards are expensed over the requisite service period.

Annual Performance-based Performance Stock Unit Awards

The Company grants performance stock unit awards to certain executives and certain senior managers of the firm as a component of their total compensation and in conjunction with certain new hires and for retention purposes. Annual performance stock unit awards generally cliff-vest on the third anniversary of the grant date based on the certification of certain performance metrics and subject to the applicable employee’s continued service with the Company.

In February 2023, February 2024 and February 2025, annual performance stock units were granted with a three-year performance period that will vest based on the level of achievement by the Company of certain predetermined metrics, including pre-tax adjusted operating margin, U.S. credit market share and revenue growth excluding U.S. credit for the following three fiscal years, including the year of grant. The final awarded payout for the awards granted in 2023, 2024 and 2025 will range from zero to 200%. Subject to the grantee’s continued service, any performance stock unit award awarded to a participant will vest on the three-year anniversary of the grant date. Compensation expense for the three-year performance stock units is measured at the grant date and expensed over the requisite service period with performance target achievement assessed at the end of each reporting period.

Other Performance Stock Unit Awards

In March 2022, the Company’s Chief Information Officer received a one-time sign-on equity award consisting, in part, of a performance stock unit award with a target of 3,986 shares. The award vested on March 1, 2025 after certification of the performance criteria. Compensation expense for the Chief Information Officer award was measured at the grant date and was expensed over the requisite service period with performance target achievement assessed at the end of each reporting period.

In April 2023, in connection with his appointment to the position, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer received a one-time equity award consisting, in part, of a performance stock unit award with a target of 5,039 shares. The performance stock units vest 25% on each of the third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date and 50% on the fifth anniversary of the grant date, subject to certification of the performance criteria and his continued service through the respective vesting dates. Compensation expense for the Chief Executive Officer award was measured at the grant date and will be expensed over the requisite service period.

In June 2024, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer received a one-time sign-on equity award consisting, in part, of a performance stock unit award with a target of 1,797 shares. The award will vest on June 3, 2027 after certification of the performance criteria, subject to her continued service through such date. Compensation expense for the Chief Financial Officer award was measured at the grant date and will be expensed over the requisite service period with performance target achievement assessed at the end of each reporting period.

Performance Stock Unit Award Estimates

The following table reports the Company’s performance payout estimates for three-year performance period awards as of December 31, 2025, as well as the target and maximum share payouts for each award date granted:

Award Date

 

Estimate

 

 

Target

 

 

Maximum

 

February 15, 2023

 

 

6,942

 

 

 

16,273

 

 

 

32,546

 

February 15, 2024

 

 

23,656

 

 

 

24,147

 

 

 

48,294

 

June 3, 2024

 

 

1,633

 

 

 

1,797

 

 

 

3,594

 

February 15, 2025

 

 

26,592

 

 

 

27,871

 

 

 

55,742

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Grant Activity

The following table reports Full Value Awards activity during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

Number of Restricted Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value ($)

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

 

 

162,356

 

 

$

321.04

 

Granted

 

 

90,242

 

 

 

328.17

 

Performance share pay-out

 

 

12,145

 

 

 

360.90

 

Forfeited

 

 

(5,272

)

 

 

376.51

 

Vested

 

 

(98,927

)

 

 

288.73

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2023

 

 

160,544

 

 

 

346.15

 

Granted

 

 

150,031

 

 

 

217.80

 

Performance share pay-out

 

 

4,739

 

 

 

522.57

 

Forfeited

 

 

(29,581

)

 

 

255.35

 

Vested

 

 

(85,932

)

 

 

324.42

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2024

 

 

199,801

 

 

 

276.74

 

Granted

 

 

203,579

 

 

 

194.20

 

Performance share pay-out

 

 

9,812

 

 

 

350.94

 

Forfeited

 

 

(30,645

)

 

 

226.61

 

Vested

 

 

(107,995

)

 

 

278.22

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2025

 

 

274,552

 

 

 

223.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2025, there was $42.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to Full Value Awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company maintains the MarketAxess Holdings Inc. 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) pursuant to which a total of 121,221 shares of the Company’s Common Stock will be made available for purchase by employees. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company issued 10,343 shares of common stock under the ESPP. As of December 31, 2025, there were 97,712 shares available for purchase under the ESPP.

v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share

12. Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding used to compute earnings per share:

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

37,056

 

 

 

 

37,600

 

 

 

 

37,546

 

Dilutive effect of stock options and
   Full Value Awards

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

108

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

37,137

 

 

 

 

37,672

 

 

 

 

37,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

 $

 

6.66

 

 

 $

 

7.29

 

 

 $

 

6.87

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

 

6.64

 

 

 

 

7.28

 

 

 

 

6.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options and Full Value Awards totaling 183,624 shares, 329,810 shares and 306,678 shares for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive. The computation of diluted shares can vary among periods due, in part, to the change in the average price of the Company’s common stock.

v3.25.4
Credit Agreements and Short-term Financing
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Credit Agreements and Short-term Financing

13. Credit Agreements and Short-term Financing

2023 Credit Agreement

On August 9, 2023, the Company entered into the 2023 Credit Agreement provided by a syndicate of lenders and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, which provides aggregate commitments totaling $750.0 million, consisting of a revolving credit facility, a $5.0 million letter of credit sub-limit for standby letters of credit and a $380.0 million sub-limit for swingline loans. The 2023 Credit Agreement will mature on August 9, 2026, with the Company’s option to request up to two additional 364-day extensions at the discretion of each lender and subject to customary conditions. Subject to satisfaction of certain specified conditions, the Company is permitted to upsize the 2023 Credit Agreement by up to $375.0 million in total.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $220.0 million of borrowings and $0.1 million in letters of credit outstanding and $529.9 million in available borrowing capacity under the 2023 Credit Agreement. The Company's borrowings under the 2023 Credit Agreement mature on August 9, 2026.

Borrowings under the 2023 Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an alternate base rate or the adjusted term SOFR rate, plus an applicable margin that varies with the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio. The 2023 Credit Agreement requires that the Company satisfy certain covenants, including a requirement not to exceed a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio. The Company's outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2025 bear interest at a 5.1% per annum rate. The Company incurred $0.8 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million of interest expense under the 2023 Credit Agreement for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company also incurred $0.1 million of interest expense under a previous credit agreement for the year ended December 31, 2023.

See Note 20, Subsequent Events, for a discussion of the 2026 Amended Credit Agreement.

Uncommitted Collateralized Agreements

In connection with their self-clearing operations, certain of the Company’s U.S. and U.K. operating subsidiaries maintain agreements with a settlement bank to allow the subsidiaries to borrow in the aggregate of up to $500.0 million on an uncommitted basis, collateralized by eligible securities pledged by the subsidiaries to the settlement bank, subject to certain haircuts. Borrowings under these agreements will bear interest at a base rate per annum equal to 1.00% plus the higher of (i) the upper range of the Federal Funds Rate, (ii) one-month SOFR plus an applicable margin or (iii) 0.25%.

The Company incurred no interest on borrowings under such agreements during the year ended December 31, 2025, and $0.1 million of interest expense on borrowings under such agreements during the each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had no borrowings outstanding and up to $500.0 million in available uncommitted borrowing capacity under such agreements.

Short-term Financing

Under arrangements with their settlement banks, certain of the Company’s U.S. and U.K. operating subsidiaries may receive overnight financing in the form of bank overdrafts. The Company incurred interest expense on such overnight financing of $0.7 million, $1.4 million and $0.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had no overdrafts payable outstanding.

v3.25.4
Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases

14. Leases

The Company has operating leases for corporate offices with initial lease terms ranging from one-year to 15 years. Certain leases contain options to extend the initial term at the Company’s discretion. The Company accounts for the option to extend when it is reasonably certain of being exercised. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants. The Company also has operating and finance leases for equipment with initial lease terms ranging from one-year to 5 years.

The following table presents the components of operating lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Lease cost:

 

Classification

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Operating lease cost - office space

 

Occupancy

 

$

11,325

 

 

$

11,034

 

 

$

12,861

 

Operating lease cost - equipment

 

Technology and communications

 

 

390

 

 

 

390

 

 

 

98

 

Variable lease costs

 

Occupancy

 

 

3,379

 

 

 

3,327

 

 

 

237

 

Total operating lease cost

 

 

 

$

15,094

 

 

$

14,751

 

 

$

13,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance lease expense was $0.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The Company determines whether an arrangement is, or includes, a lease at contract inception. Lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date and are initially measured based on the present value of lease payments over the defined lease term. As the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company used its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of lease payments.

The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate are as follows:

 

 

As of

 

Lease Term and Discount Rate

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) - operating leases

 

 

8.1

 

 

 

8.8

 

Weighted average discount rate - operating leases

 

 

6.1

%

 

 

6.1

%

Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) - finance leases

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

Weighted average discount rate - finance leases

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table presents the maturity of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025:

 

 

Operating Leases

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

2026

 

$

12,671

 

2027

 

 

9,555

 

2028

 

 

8,732

 

2029

 

 

9,006

 

2030

 

 

9,039

 

2031 and thereafter

 

 

33,186

 

Total lease payments

 

 

82,189

 

Less: imputed interest

 

 

17,251

 

Present value of lease liabilities

 

$

64,938

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies

15. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements may be involved in various lawsuits, proceedings and regulatory examinations. The Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings, if any, utilizing the latest information available. For matters where it is probable that the Company will incur a material loss and the amount can be reasonably estimated, the Company will establish an accrual for the loss. Once established, the accrual will be adjusted to reflect any relevant developments. When a loss contingency is not both probable and estimable, the Company does not establish an accrual.

Based on currently available information, the outcome of the Company’s outstanding matters is not expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position. It is not presently possible to determine the ultimate exposure to these matters and there is no assurance that the resolution of the outstanding matters will not significantly exceed any reserves accrued by the Company.

Other

The Company, through certain of its subsidiaries, executes securities transactions between its institutional investor and broker-dealer clients on a matched principal basis by serving as counterparty to both the buyer and the seller in trades. The Company’s operating subsidiaries settle such transactions pursuant to their self-clearing operations or through the use of third-party clearing brokers or settlement agents. Settlement typically occurs within one to two trading days after the trade date. Cash settlement of the transaction occurs upon receipt or delivery of the underlying instrument that was traded. Under both the self-clearing and the third-party clearing models, the Company may be exposed to credit risk in the event a counterparty does not fulfill its obligation to complete a transaction or if there is an error in executing a matched principal transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the securities clearing agreements, each third-party clearing broker has the right to charge the Company for any losses they suffer resulting from a counterparty’s failure on any of the Company’s trades. The Company did not record any liabilities or losses with regard to counterparty failures for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 respectively.

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations, warranties and indemnification provisions. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Company expects the risk of loss to be remote.

v3.25.4
Segment and Geographic Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographic Information

16. Segment and Geographic Information

The Company’s end-to-end trading solutions comprise one reportable segment. The Company’s end-to-end trading solutions segment includes the operation of electronic platforms for the trading of fixed-income and other securities and related data, analytics, compliance tools, post-trade services and technology services. The Company derives revenue primarily in North America and Europe and manages its business activities on a consolidated basis. The Company considers its operations to constitute a single business segment due to the highly integrated nature of these products and services within the trading lifecycle, the use of a single inter-connected suite of technology solutions underlying all services, the financial markets in which the Company competes and the Company’s worldwide business activities.

The accounting policies of the Company's reportable segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company's chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) assesses performance of the Company overall and decides how to allocate resources based on net income that is reported on the consolidated statement of operations as net income. The measure of segment assets is reported on the consolidated statement of financial condition as total assets. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer. The CODM uses net income to evaluate income generated from segment assets in deciding whether to reinvest profits into the Company’s end-to-end trading solutions or into other areas, such as for acquisitions or to pay dividends. Net income is used to monitor budget versus actual results. The significant segment expenses and net income reviewed by the CODM conform to the presentation of such items in the consolidated statements of operations.

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the U.K. was the only individual foreign country in which the Company had operations that accounted for 10.0% or more of the total revenues or total long-lived assets. Revenues and long-lived assets are attributed to a geographic area based on the location of the client trading activity and receipt of services. Long-lived assets are defined as furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software. Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 and long-lived assets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$

 

568,383

 

 

$

 

568,595

 

 

 $

 

523,683

 

United Kingdom

 

 

177,257

 

 

 

 

161,838

 

 

 

 

147,019

 

Other

 

 

100,628

 

 

 

 

86,664

 

 

 

 

81,845

 

Total

$

 

846,268

 

 

$

 

817,097

 

 

 $

 

752,547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Long-lived assets, as defined

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$

 

99,849

 

 

$

 

92,983

 

United Kingdom

 

 

10,740

 

 

 

 

12,683

 

Other

 

 

1,842

 

 

 

 

1,632

 

Total

$

 

112,431

 

 

$

 

107,298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans

17. Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans

The Company, through its U.S. and U.K. subsidiaries, offers its employees the opportunity to invest in defined contribution plans. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company contributed $12.4 million, $11.7 million and $7.6 million, respectively, to the plans.

The Company offers a non-qualified deferred cash incentive plan to certain officers and other employees. Under the plan, eligible employees may defer up to 100% of their annual cash incentive pay. The Company has elected to fund its deferred compensation obligations through a rabbi trust. The rabbi trust is subject to creditor claims in the event of insolvency, but such assets are not available for general corporate purposes. Assets held in the rabbi trust are invested in mutual funds, as selected by the participants, which are designated as trading securities and carried at fair value. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the fair value of the mutual fund investments and deferred compensation obligations was $11.5 million and $11.1 million, respectively. Changes in the fair value of securities held in the rabbi trust and offsetting increases or decreases in the deferred compensation obligation are recognized in other, net in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

v3.25.4
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

18. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents together with restricted or segregated cash as reported within the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition to the sum of the same such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

Statement of Financial Condition Location

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

519,734

 

 

$

544,478

 

 

$

451,280

 

Cash segregated for regulatory
   purposes

Cash segregated under federal
   regulations

 

 

48,722

 

 

 

47,107

 

 

 

45,122

 

Restricted cash deposits with clearing
   organizations and broker-dealers

Receivables from broker-dealers,
   clearing organizations and customers

 

 

107,223

 

 

 

107,652

 

 

 

115,151

 

Other restricted cash deposits

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

172

 

 

 

1,222

 

 

 

119

 

Total

 

 

$

675,851

 

 

$

700,459

 

 

$

611,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Parent Company Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Parent Company Information

19. Parent Company Information

The following tables present Parent Company-only financial information that should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

 

(Parent Company Only)

 

Condensed Statements of Financial Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $

 

9,254

 

 

 $

 

94,332

 

Investments, at fair value

 

 

64,298

 

 

 

 

60,735

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

1,267

 

 

 

 

1,397

 

Receivable from subsidiaries

 

 

13,754

 

 

 

 

22,606

 

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

18

 

Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized
   software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

13,464

 

 

 

 

15,617

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

47,430

 

 

 

 

51,416

 

Investments in subsidiaries

 

 

1,300,111

 

 

 

 

1,179,524

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

7,294

 

 

 

 

40,903

 

Income and other tax receivable

 

 

9,779

 

 

 

 

8,253

 

Total assets

 $

 

1,466,667

 

 

 $

 

1,474,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued employee compensation

 

 

9,178

 

 

 $

 

9,707

 

Income and other tax liabilities

 

 

3,142

 

 

 

 

722

 

Borrowings

 

 

220,000

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

16,037

 

 

 

 

10,646

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

60,051

 

 

 

 

65,066

 

Total liabilities

 

 

308,408

 

 

 

 

86,141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

 

 

12,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock voting

 

 

123

 

 

 

 

123

 

Common stock non-voting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

305,923

 

 

 

 

350,701

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(694,764

)

 

 

 

(333,369

)

Retained earnings

 

 

1,538,746

 

 

 

 

1,405,904

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(4,361

)

 

 

 

(34,699

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

1,145,667

 

 

 

 

1,388,660

 

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders’ equity

 $

 

1,466,667

 

 

 $

 

1,474,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

 

(Parent Company Only)

 

Condensed Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 $

 

258,450

 

 

 $

 

246,600

 

 

 $

 

270,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

 

10,388

 

 

 

 

12,091

 

 

 

 

13,938

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,200

 

 

 

 

2,186

 

 

 

 

2,153

 

Professional and consulting fees

 

 

6,341

 

 

 

 

6,149

 

 

 

 

5,828

 

General and administrative

 

 

4,154

 

 

 

 

1,660

 

 

 

 

2,301

 

Total expenses

 

 

23,083

 

 

 

 

22,086

 

 

 

 

24,220

 

Operating income

 

 

235,367

 

 

 

 

224,514

 

 

 

 

246,480

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

5,202

 

 

 

 

4,615

 

 

 

 

3,557

 

Interest expense

 

 

(769

)

 

 

 

(167

)

 

 

 

(155

)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate

 

 

457

 

 

 

 

1,395

 

 

 

 

735

 

Other, net

 

 

2,249

 

 

 

 

(5,088

)

 

 

 

(369

)

Total other income (expense)

 

 

7,139

 

 

 

 

755

 

 

 

 

3,768

 

Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

 

 

242,506

 

 

 

 

225,269

 

 

 

 

250,248

 

Benefit from income taxes

 

 

(4,122

)

 

 

 

(6,550

)

 

 

 

(5,586

)

Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries

 

 

246,628

 

 

 

 

231,819

 

 

 

 

255,834

 

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries

 

 

284

 

 

 

 

42,362

 

 

 

 

2,221

 

Net income

 

 

246,912

 

 

 

 

274,181

 

 

 

 

258,055

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net

 

 

30,338

 

 

 

 

(10,329

)

 

 

 

13,327

 

Comprehensive income

 $

 

277,250

 

 

 $

 

263,852

 

 

 $

 

271,382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

 

(Parent Company Only)

 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

246,912

 

 

$

274,181

 

 

$

258,055

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,200

 

 

 

2,186

 

 

 

2,153

 

Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

 

3,986

 

 

 

3,697

 

 

 

3,361

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

7,042

 

 

 

7,130

 

 

 

9,725

 

Deferred taxes

 

(625

)

 

 

397

 

 

 

101

 

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries

 

(284

)

 

 

(42,362

)

 

 

(2,221

)

Other

 

(550

)

 

 

4,304

 

 

 

(4,675

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable

 

130

 

 

 

526

 

 

 

(1,154

)

Decrease in receivable from subsidiaries

 

26,332

 

 

 

12,694

 

 

 

5,474

 

Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

 

2,057

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

1,296

 

(Increase) in mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

(232

)

 

 

(94

)

 

 

(189

)

(Decrease)/increase in accrued employee compensation

 

(529

)

 

 

1,118

 

 

 

(1,104

)

(Increase)/decrease in income and other tax receivables

 

(1,526

)

 

 

(579

)

 

 

3,800

 

Increase/(decrease) increase in income and other tax liabilities

 

(941

)

 

 

(2,278

)

 

 

2,287

 

(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

8,495

 

 

 

4,809

 

 

 

(861

)

(Decrease) in operating lease liabilities

 

(5,015

)

 

 

(4,669

)

 

 

(3,624

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

287,452

 

 

 

261,364

 

 

 

272,424

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of business

 

(38,069

)

 

 

 

 

 

(81,161

)

Investments in subsidiaries

 

(700

)

 

 

(30

)

 

 

(10,058

)

Available-for-sale investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from maturities and sales

 

10,570

 

 

 

12,440

 

 

 

4,454

 

Purchases

 

(12,968

)

 

 

(42,810

)

 

 

(28,818

)

Purchases of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements

 

(44

)

 

 

(156

)

 

 

(239

)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 

(41,211

)

 

 

(30,556

)

 

 

(115,822

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividend on common stock

 

(115,199

)

 

 

(112,697

)

 

 

(109,658

)

Exercise of stock options

 

 

 

 

2,988

 

 

 

940

 

Withholding tax payments on Full Value Awards vesting and stock option exercises

 

(17,155

)

 

 

(16,194

)

 

 

(25,839

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

(420,015

)

 

 

(75,474

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

 

220,000

 

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

100,000

 

Repayments of borrowings

 

 

 

 

(100,000

)

 

 

(100,000

)

Net cash (used in) financing activities

 

(332,369

)

 

 

(201,377

)

 

 

(134,557

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3

)

Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) for the period

 

(86,128

)

 

 

29,431

 

 

 

22,042

 

Beginning of period

 

95,382

 

 

 

65,951

 

 

 

43,909

 

End of period

$

9,254

 

 

$

95,382

 

 

$

65,951

 

 

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

 

(Parent Company Only)

 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

$

44,179

 

 

$

53,999

 

 

$

55,784

 

Cash paid for interest

 

 

 

 

167

 

 

 

35

 

Non-cash investing and financing activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock options - cashless

$

 

 

$

1,735

 

 

$

 

Excise tax on repurchases of common stock

 

3,361

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,072

 

Treasury stock used for acquisition of business

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43,841

 

v3.25.4
Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

20. Subsequent Events

Tax Audits

On February 18, 2026, the Company entered into a closing agreement with New York State on its tax liability for the 2015-2023 period. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examination by New York State for years before 2024. The Company is still under income tax exam by New York City for tax years 2016 through 2018.

2026 Amended Credit Agreement

On February 4, 2026, the Company, as borrower, entered into the 2026 Amended Credit Agreement. The 2026 Amended Credit Agreement amends and restates in its entirety the 2023 Credit Agreement. Pursuant to the 2026 Amended Credit Agreement, the lenders will continue to provide aggregate commitments totaling $750.0 million (the “Credit Facility”), consisting of a revolving credit facility, a $5.0 million letter of credit sub-limit for standby letters of credit and a $380.0 million sub-limit for swingline loans. Subject to satisfaction of certain specified conditions, the Company continues to be permitted to upsize the Credit Facility by up to $375.0 million in total. The incremental facility continues to be uncommitted, and it is possible that the Company may not be successful in obtaining such commitments from existing or new lenders in the amount desired or at all.

The 2026 Amended Credit Agreement amends and restates the 2023 Credit Agreement to, among other things: (1) extend the maturity of the Credit Facility from August 9, 2026 to February 2, 2029, with the Company’s option to request up to two additional 364-day extensions at the discretion of each lender and subject to customary conditions; (2) eliminate the 0.10% credit spread adjustment previously added to the interest rate on Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) based borrowings; and (3) increases the maximum amount of cash that may be net against debt for the purposes of calculating the Company’s Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the 2026 Amended Credit Agreement) from $30.0 million to $200.0 million.

As of the date hereof, the Company has $220.0 million in borrowings outstanding and one standby letter of credit, which borrowings were outstanding under the 2023 Credit Agreement and remain outstanding under the 2026 Amended Credit Agreement.

v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company defines cash equivalents as short-term interest-bearing investments with maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less.

Investments

Investments

The Company determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase which are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition on the trade date. Securities are classified as available-for-sale or trading. Available-for-sale investments are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and realized gains or losses reported in other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Trading investments include U.S. Treasuries and are carried at fair value, with realized and unrealized gains or losses included in other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company assesses whether an impairment loss on its available-for-sale debt securities has occurred due to declines in fair value or other market conditions. When the amortized cost basis of an available-for-sale debt security exceeds its fair value, the security is deemed to be impaired. The portion of an impairment related to credit losses is determined by comparing the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security and is recorded as a charge in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The remainder of an impairment is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss if the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the security prior to recovery.

Fair Value Financial Instruments

Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” A three-tiered hierarchy for determining fair value has been established that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used in fair value calculations. The three levels of inputs are defined as Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets), Level 2 (inputs that are observable in the marketplace other than those inputs classified in Level 1) and Level 3 (inputs that are unobservable in the marketplace). The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist of its money market funds, trading securities, available-for-sale securities and foreign currency forward contracts. All other financial instruments are short-term in nature and the carrying amounts reported on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition approximate fair value.

Receivables from and Payables to Broker - dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers

Receivables from and Payables to Broker-dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers

Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers include amounts receivable for securities not delivered by the Company to the purchaser by the settlement date (“securities failed-to-deliver”) and cash deposits held at clearing organizations and clearing brokers to facilitate the settlement and clearance of matched principal transactions. Payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers include amounts payable for securities not received by the Company from a seller by the settlement date (“securities failed-to-receive”). Securities failed-to-deliver and securities failed-to-receive for transactions executed on a matched principal basis where the Company serves as a counterparty to both the buyer and the seller are recorded on a settlement date basis within receivables from and payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers. The difference between the Company’s trade-date receivables and payables for unsettled matched principal transactions reflects commissions earned and is recorded within accounts receivable, net on a trade date basis.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Allowance for Credit Losses

All accounts receivable have contractual maturities of less than one year and are derived from trading-related fees and commissions and revenues from products and services. The Company continually monitors collections and payments from its customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for credit losses is based on the estimated expected credit losses in accounts receivable, as determined from a review of aging schedules, past due balances, historical collection experience and other specific collection issues that have been identified. Account balances are grouped for evaluation based on various risk characteristics, including billing type, legal entity, and geographic region. Additions to the allowance for credit losses are charged to bad debt expense, which is included in general and administrative expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. Balances that are determined to be uncollectable are written off against the allowance for credit losses.

The allowance for credit losses was $0.7 million and $1.0 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The provision for bad debts was $0.9 million, $0.8 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Write-offs and other charges against the allowance for credit losses were $0.6 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. The Company uses the straight-line method of depreciation over three to seven years. The Company amortizes leasehold improvements on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the life of the improvement or the remaining term of the lease.

Software Development Costs

Software Development Costs

The Company capitalizes certain costs associated with the development of internal use software, including, among other items, employee compensation and related benefits and third-party consulting costs at the point at which the conceptual formulation, design and testing of possible software project alternatives have been completed. Once the product is ready for its intended use, such costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over three to five years. The Company reviews the amounts capitalized for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the assets may not be recoverable.

Leases

Leases

At lease commencement, a right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognized for all leases with an initial term in excess of 12 months based on the initial present value of the fixed lease payments over the lease term. The lease right-of-use asset also reflects the present value of any initial direct costs, prepaid lease payments and lease incentives. The Company’s leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit discount rate. Therefore, management estimates the Company’s incremental borrowing rate used to discount the lease payments based on the information available at lease commencement. The Company includes the term covered by an option to extend a lease when the option is reasonably certain to be exercised. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and included as a component of occupancy and technology and communications expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Foreign Currency Translation and Forward Contracts

Foreign Currency Translation and Forward Contracts

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using exchange rates at the end of the period; revenues and expenses are translated at average monthly rates. Gains and losses on foreign currency translation are a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Transaction gains and losses are recorded in other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to economically hedge its foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these forward contracts are included in other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company records the fair value of the forward contract asset in prepaid expenses and other assets or the fair value of the forward contract liability in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s classification of revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations represents revenues from contracts with customers disaggregated by type of revenue. The Company has four revenue streams as described below.

Commission Revenue The Company charges its broker-dealer clients variable transaction fees for trades executed on its platforms and, under certain plans, distribution fees or monthly minimum fees to use the platforms for a particular product area. Variable transaction fees are recognized on a trade date basis, are generally calculated as a percentage of the notional dollar volume of bonds traded on the platforms and vary based on the type, size, yield and maturity of the bond traded, as well as individual client incentives. Bonds that are more actively traded or that have shorter maturities generally generate lower commissions, while bonds that are less actively traded or that have longer maturities generally command higher commissions. Under the Company’s disclosed trading transaction fee plans, variable transaction fees, distribution fees and unused monthly fee commitments are invoiced and recorded on a monthly basis.

For Open Trading trades that the Company executes between and among institutional investor and broker-dealer clients on a matched principal basis by serving as counterparty to both the buyer and the seller, the Company earns its commission through the difference in price between the two trades. The commission is collected upon settlement of the trade, which typically occurs within one to two trading days after the trade date. For the majority of the Company’s U.S. Treasury matched principal trades, commissions are invoiced and recorded on a monthly basis.

The Company also earns equities and foreign exchange commissions for algorithmic trading services and, following the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition, derivative and exchange-traded-fund (“ETF”) commissions. These fees incorporate variable transaction fees, which are generally calculated as a percentage of the notional dollar volume traded and are billed on a monthly basis.

The following table presents commission revenue by fee type:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Commission revenue by fee type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable transaction fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosed trading

$

 

376,599

 

 

$

 

361,252

 

 

$

 

323,038

 

Open Trading – matched principal trading

 

 

175,557

 

 

 

 

177,966

 

 

 

 

178,517

 

U.S. government bonds - matched principal trading

 

 

18,029

 

 

 

 

19,310

 

 

 

 

15,222

 

Other

 

 

30,263

 

 

 

 

20,016

 

 

 

 

4,979

 

Total variable transaction fees

 

 

600,448

 

 

 

 

578,544

 

 

 

 

521,756

 

Distribution fees and unused minimum fees

 

 

134,175

 

 

 

 

133,166

 

 

 

 

141,208

 

Total commissions

$

 

734,623

 

 

$

 

711,710

 

 

$

 

662,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information services – Information services includes data licensed to the Company’s broker-dealer clients, institutional investor clients and data-only subscribers; professional and consulting services; technology software licenses; and maintenance and support services. The nature and timing of each performance obligation may vary as these contracts are either subscription-based services transferred over time, and may be net of volume-based discounts, or one-time services that are transferred at a point in time. Revenues for services transferred over time are recognized ratably over the contract period as the Company’s performance obligation is met, whereas revenues for services transferred at a point in time are recognized in the period the services are provided. Customers are generally billed monthly, quarterly, or annually; revenues billed in advance are deferred and recognized ratably over the contract period. The following table presents information services revenue by timing of recognition:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Information services revenue by timing
   of recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services transferred over time

$

 

51,941

 

 

$

 

49,560

 

 

$

 

45,102

 

Services transferred at a point in time

 

 

1,289

 

 

 

 

980

 

 

 

 

1,281

 

Total information services revenues

$

 

53,230

 

 

$

 

50,540

 

 

$

 

46,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post-trade services – Post-trade services revenue is generated from regulatory transaction reporting, trade publication and post-trade matching services. Customers are generally billed monthly in arrears and revenue is recognized in the period transactions are processed. Revenues billed in advance are deferred and recognized ratably over the contract period. The Company also generates one-time implementation fees for onboarding clients, which are invoiced and recognized in the period the implementation is completed. The following table presents post-trade services revenue by timing of recognition:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Post-trade services revenue by timing
   of recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services transferred over time

$

 

44,319

 

 

$

 

42,170

 

 

$

 

40,061

 

Services transferred at a point in time

 

 

172

 

 

 

 

317

 

 

 

 

117

 

Total post-trade services revenues

$

 

44,491

 

 

$

 

42,487

 

 

$

 

40,178

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology services – Technology services revenue primarily includes technology-related license and connectivity fees and revenue generated from telecommunications line charges to broker-dealer clients. Customers may be billed monthly or quarterly in arrears or in advance, and revenue is recognized in the period transactions are processed. Revenues billed in advance are deferred and recognized ratably over the contract period.

The following table presents technology services revenue by timing of recognition:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Technology services revenue by timing
   of recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services transferred over time

$

 

13,150

 

 

$

 

12,334

 

 

$

 

3,021

 

Services transferred at a point in time

 

 

774

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

1

 

Total technology services revenues

$

 

13,924

 

 

$

 

12,360

 

 

$

 

3,022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenues that the Company records when cash payments are received or due in advance of services to be performed. Deferred revenues are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The revenue recognized from contract liabilities and the remaining balance is shown below:

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

Revenue billed in advance of services to be performed

 

 

Revenue recognized for services performed during the period

 

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Information services

 

$

 

3,302

 

 

$

 

15,512

 

 

$

 

(15,471

)

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

3,343

 

Post-trade services

 

 

 

1,286

 

 

 

 

21,552

 

 

 

 

(21,553

)

 

 

 

91

 

 

 

 

1,376

 

Technology services

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

 

5,943

 

 

 

 

(6,046

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

312

 

Total deferred revenue

 

$

 

5,003

 

 

$

 

43,007

 

 

$

 

(43,070

)

 

$

 

91

 

 

$

 

5,031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The majority of the Company’s information services and post-trade services contracts are short-term in nature with durations of one year or less. For contracts with original durations extending beyond one year, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $28.3 million as of December 31, 2025. The Company expects to recognize revenue associated with the remaining performance obligations over the next 34 months.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards based on their estimated fair values measured as of the grant date. These costs are recognized as an expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations over the requisite service period, which is typically the vesting period, with an offsetting increase to additional paid-in capital. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when such differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized against deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized in future years. Tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are recognized when it is more likely than not that the positions will be sustained upon examination based on their technical merits. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. All tax effects related to share-based payments are recorded in the provision for income taxes in the periods during which the awards are exercised or vest.

Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Business combinations are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The total cost of an acquisition is allocated to the underlying net assets based on their respective estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash flows, discount rates, revenue growth rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, technological obsolescence, contributory asset charges and asset lives. Intangible assets are valued using various methodologies, including the relief-from-royalty method and multi-period excess earnings method.

The Company operates as a single reporting unit. Following an acquisition, goodwill no longer retains its identification with a particular acquisition, but instead becomes identifiable with the entire reporting unit. As a result, all of the fair value of the Company is available to support the value of goodwill. An impairment review of goodwill is performed on an annual basis, at year-end, or more frequently if circumstances change. Intangible assets with definite lives, including purchased technologies, customer relationships and other intangible assets, are amortized over their estimated useful lives which range from one to 15 years using either a straight-line or accelerated amortization method based on the pattern of economic benefit the Company expects to realize from such assets. Intangible assets are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the existence of a possible impairment.

Equity Investments and Consolidation

Equity Investments and Consolidation

The Company evaluates equity investments for potential consolidation under the voting-interest or variable-interest models. The Company consolidates investees over which the Company determines it has control under the voting interest model, generally greater than 50.0% ownership, or for which the Company is the primary beneficiary under the variable-interest model. The Company uses the equity method of accounting when it exercises significant influence over the investee, but does not have operating control, generally between 20.0% and 50.0% ownership. Under the equity method of accounting, original investments are recorded at cost in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and adjusted by the Company’s proportionate share of the investees’ undistributed earnings or losses. Equity investments are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. For purposes of computing diluted earnings per share, the weighted-average shares outstanding of common stock reflects the dilutive effect that could occur if convertible securities or other contracts to issue common stock were converted into or exercised for common stock.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The ASU requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The guidance has been adopted by the Company on a retrospective basis and resulted in additional disclosures within Footnote 9, Income Taxes, but did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition, operations and cash flows.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The ASU primarily will require enhanced disclosures about certain types of expenses. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and may be applied either on a prospective or retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its disclosures.

v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Commission Revenue by Fee Type

The following table presents commission revenue by fee type:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Commission revenue by fee type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable transaction fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosed trading

$

 

376,599

 

 

$

 

361,252

 

 

$

 

323,038

 

Open Trading – matched principal trading

 

 

175,557

 

 

 

 

177,966

 

 

 

 

178,517

 

U.S. government bonds - matched principal trading

 

 

18,029

 

 

 

 

19,310

 

 

 

 

15,222

 

Other

 

 

30,263

 

 

 

 

20,016

 

 

 

 

4,979

 

Total variable transaction fees

 

 

600,448

 

 

 

 

578,544

 

 

 

 

521,756

 

Distribution fees and unused minimum fees

 

 

134,175

 

 

 

 

133,166

 

 

 

 

141,208

 

Total commissions

$

 

734,623

 

 

$

 

711,710

 

 

$

 

662,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Information Services Revenue by Timing of Recognition The following table presents information services revenue by timing of recognition:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Information services revenue by timing
   of recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services transferred over time

$

 

51,941

 

 

$

 

49,560

 

 

$

 

45,102

 

Services transferred at a point in time

 

 

1,289

 

 

 

 

980

 

 

 

 

1,281

 

Total information services revenues

$

 

53,230

 

 

$

 

50,540

 

 

$

 

46,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Post-Trade Services Revenue by Timing of Recognition The following table presents post-trade services revenue by timing of recognition:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Post-trade services revenue by timing
   of recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services transferred over time

$

 

44,319

 

 

$

 

42,170

 

 

$

 

40,061

 

Services transferred at a point in time

 

 

172

 

 

 

 

317

 

 

 

 

117

 

Total post-trade services revenues

$

 

44,491

 

 

$

 

42,487

 

 

$

 

40,178

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Technology Services Revenue by Timing of Recognition

The following table presents technology services revenue by timing of recognition:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Technology services revenue by timing
   of recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services transferred over time

$

 

13,150

 

 

$

 

12,334

 

 

$

 

3,021

 

Services transferred at a point in time

 

 

774

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

1

 

Total technology services revenues

$

 

13,924

 

 

$

 

12,360

 

 

$

 

3,022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Revenue Recognized from Contract Liabilities and Remaining Balance The revenue recognized from contract liabilities and the remaining balance is shown below:

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

Revenue billed in advance of services to be performed

 

 

Revenue recognized for services performed during the period

 

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Information services

 

$

 

3,302

 

 

$

 

15,512

 

 

$

 

(15,471

)

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

3,343

 

Post-trade services

 

 

 

1,286

 

 

 

 

21,552

 

 

 

 

(21,553

)

 

 

 

91

 

 

 

 

1,376

 

Technology services

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

 

5,943

 

 

 

 

(6,046

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

312

 

Total deferred revenue

 

$

 

5,003

 

 

$

 

43,007

 

 

$

 

(43,070

)

 

$

 

91

 

 

$

 

5,031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Valuation of Company's Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value as categorized based on the hierarchy described in Note 2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

$

23,355

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

23,355

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

 

 

 

 

58,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

58,440

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

 

 

100,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,772

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

 

 

11,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,465

 

Foreign currency forward position

 

 

 

 

1,847

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,847

 

Total assets

$

23,355

 

 

$

172,524

 

 

$

 

 

$

195,879

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

$

55,473

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

55,473

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

 

 

 

 

55,108

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,108

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

 

 

99,045

 

 

 

 

 

 

99,045

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

 

 

11,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,107

 

Total assets

$

55,473

 

 

$

165,260

 

 

$

 

 

$

220,733

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency forward position

 

 

 

 

936

 

 

 

 

 

 

936

 

Total liabilities

$

 

 

$

936

 

 

$

 

 

$

936

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying Value of Financial Asset and Liability Not Measured at Fair Value

The table below presents the carrying value, fair value and fair value hierarchy category of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The carrying values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value categorized in the fair value hierarchy as Level 1 and Level 2 approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of the underlying assets and liabilities.

 

Carrying Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets not measured at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

496,379

 

 

$

496,379

 

 

$

496,379

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

496,379

 

Cash segregated under federal regulations

 

48,722

 

 

 

48,722

 

 

 

48,722

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48,722

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

 

100,989

 

 

 

100,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,989

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,989

 

Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing
   organizations and customers

 

489,211

 

 

 

489,211

 

 

 

107,223

 

 

 

381,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

489,211

 

Total assets

$

1,135,301

 

 

$

1,135,301

 

 

$

652,324

 

 

$

482,977

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,135,301

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payables to broker-dealers, clearing
   organizations and customers

$

325,959

 

 

$

325,959

 

 

$

 

 

$

325,959

 

 

$

 

 

$

325,959

 

Borrowings

 

220,000

 

 

 

220,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

220,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

220,000

 

Total liabilities

$

545,959

 

 

$

545,959

 

 

$

 

 

$

545,959

 

 

$

 

 

$

545,959

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets not measured at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

489,005

 

 

$

489,005

 

 

$

489,005

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

489,005

 

Cash segregated under federal regulations

 

47,107

 

 

 

47,107

 

 

 

47,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,107

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

 

91,845

 

 

 

91,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

91,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

91,845

 

Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing
   organizations and customers

 

357,728

 

 

 

357,728

 

 

 

107,652

 

 

 

250,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

357,728

 

Total assets

$

985,685

 

 

$

985,685

 

 

$

643,764

 

 

$

341,921

 

 

$

 

 

$

985,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payables to broker-dealers, clearing
   organizations and customers

$

218,845

 

 

$

218,845

 

 

$

 

 

$

218,845

 

 

$

 

 

$

218,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Foreign Currency Forward Contracts The following table summarizes the Company’s foreign currency forward position:

 

As of

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Notional value

$

94,197

 

 

$

64,454

 

Fair value of notional

 

96,044

 

 

 

63,518

 

Fair value of the asset/(liability)

$

1,847

 

 

$

(936

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Forward Contracts The following table summarizes the realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Unrealized gain/(loss)

$

2,782

 

 

$

(2,838

)

 

 

3,590

 

Realized gain/(loss)

 

1,667

 

 

 

1,148

 

 

$

(1,470

)

Total gain/(loss)

$

4,449

 

 

$

(1,690

)

 

$

2,120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Company's Investments

The following table summarizes the Company’s investments:

 

Amortized
cost

 

 

Gross
unrealized gains

 

 

Gross
unrealized losses

 

 

Fair
value

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

 

58,110

 

 

 $

 

333

 

 

 $

 

(3

)

 

 $

 

58,440

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

100,487

 

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

 

(44

)

 

 

 

100,772

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

10,563

 

 

 

 

926

 

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

 

11,465

 

Total investments

$

 

169,160

 

 

 $

 

1,588

 

 

 $

 

(71

)

 

 $

 

170,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

 

55,447

 

 

 $

 

88

 

 

 $

 

(427

)

 

 $

 

55,108

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

100,484

 

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

 

(1,525

)

 

 

 

99,045

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

10,212

 

 

 

 

900

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

11,107

 

Total investments

$

 

166,143

 

 

 $

 

1,074

 

 

 $

 

(1,957

)

 

 $

 

165,260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Companies Unrealized and Realized Gains and Losses on Investments

The following table summarizes the Company’s unrealized and realized gains and losses on investments:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Unrealized gains/(losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

 

669

 

 

$

 

(328

)

 

$

 

(11

)

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

1,733

 

 

 

 

(1,025

)

 

 

 

446

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

1,372

 

 

 

 

1,284

 

Total investments

$

 

2,409

 

 

$

 

19

 

 

$

 

1,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized gains/(losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

 

5

 

 

$

 

4

 

 

$

 

(11

)

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

 

1,259

 

 

 

 

(328

)

 

 

 

(138

)

Total investments

$

 

1,264

 

 

$

 

(324

)

 

$

 

(149

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities sold, not yet purchased

$

 

 

 

$

 

174

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Fair Value of Investments Based upon Contractual Maturities

The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s corporate debt and U.S. Treasury investments based upon the contractual maturities:

 

Less than one year

 

 

Due in 1 - 5 years

 

 

Total

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

8,400

 

 

$

50,040

 

 

$

58,440

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

 

 

 

100,772

 

 

$

100,772

 

Total

$

8,400

 

 

$

150,812

 

 

$

159,212

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

9,346

 

 

$

45,762

 

 

$

55,108

 

Trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

49,978

 

 

 

49,067

 

 

 

99,045

 

Total

$

59,324

 

 

$

94,829

 

 

$

154,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Fair Values and Unrealized Losses on Investments

The following table provides fair values and unrealized losses on the Company’s available-for-sale investments and the aging of securities’ continuous unrealized loss positions:

 

Less than Twelve Months

 

 

Twelve Months or More

 

 

Total

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Gross unrealized losses

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Gross unrealized losses

 

 

Fair value

 

 

Gross unrealized losses

 

 

(In thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

3,506

 

 

$

(3

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

3,506

 

 

$

(3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt

$

38,041

 

 

$

(426

)

 

$

1,226

 

 

$

(1

)

 

$

39,267

 

 

$

(427

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Receivables from and Payables to Broker-dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations [Abstract]  
Schedule of Receivables from and Payables to Broker-dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers

Receivables from and payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers consisted of the following:

 

As of

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers:

 

 

Securities failed-to-deliver – broker-dealers and clearing organizations

$

 

244,405

 

 

$

 

109,307

 

Securities failed-to-deliver – customers

 

 

131,632

 

 

 

 

136,424

 

Cash deposits with clearing organizations and broker-dealers

 

 

107,223

 

 

 

 

107,652

 

Other

 

 

5,951

 

 

 

 

4,345

 

Total

$

 

489,211

 

 

$

 

357,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities failed-to-receive – broker-dealers and clearing organizations

$

 

224,844

 

 

$

 

158,694

 

Securities failed-to-receive – customers

 

 

93,107

 

 

 

 

51,916

 

Other

 

 

8,008

 

 

 

 

8,235

 

Total

$

 

325,959

 

 

$

 

218,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Acquisitions and Equity Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination [Abstract]  
Summary of Purchase Price Allocation The following table sets forth the components and the allocation of the purchase price for the business combination and summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the Acquisition Date and the purchase price adjustments recorded:

 

 

 

Preliminary

 

 

Purchase Price Adjustments

 

 

Adjusted

 

Previously held interests in RFQ-hub:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value of previously held interest

 

$

34,878

 

 

$

 

 

$

34,878

 

Fair value of previously held interest on Acquisition Date

 

 

34,321

 

 

 

(455

)

 

 

33,866

 

Loss on remeasurement of previously held interest

 

 

(557

)

 

 

(455

)

 

 

(1,012

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price allocation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash consideration at closing

 

$

38,069

 

 

$

 

 

$

38,069

 

Fair value of previously held interest on Acquisition Date

 

 

34,321

 

 

 

(455

)

 

 

33,866

 

Fair value of remaining noncontrolling interests on Acquisition Date

 

 

13,755

 

 

 

(3,390

)

 

 

10,365

 

Total purchase price

 

 

86,145

 

 

 

(3,845

)

 

 

82,300

 

Acquired cash

 

 

(1,554

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,554

)

Purchase price, net of acquired cash

 

 

84,591

 

 

 

(3,845

)

 

 

80,746

 

Intangible assets

 

 

(30,300

)

 

 

100

 

 

 

(30,200

)

Accounts receivable

 

 

(4,333

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4,333

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(2,466

)

 

 

1,392

 

 

 

(1,074

)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

1,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,822

 

Goodwill

 

$

49,314

 

 

$

(2,353

)

 

$

46,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Fair Value of Acquired Intangible Assets The fair values of the intangible assets acquired are as follows:

 

 

 

Costs (in thousands)

 

 

Useful Lives

Developed technology

 

$

16,900

 

 

5 years

Customer relationships

 

 

12,600

 

 

15 years

Tradename - finite life

 

 

700

 

 

10 years

Total

 

$

30,200

 

 

 

Summary of the Changes in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

The following table is a summary of the changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the year ended December 31, 2025:

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance at December 31, 2024

 

$

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests assumed through the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition

 

 

10,365

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

285

 

Issuance of noncontrolling interests

 

 

1,942

 

Balance at December 31, 2025

 

$

12,592

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Changes in Goodwill and Intangible Assets with Indefinite Lives The following is a summary of changes in goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for the year ended December 31, 2025:

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Balance at December 31, 2024

 

$

236,706

 

Goodwill from the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition

 

 

46,961

 

Balance at December 31, 2025

 

$

283,667

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Company's Intangible Assets

Intangible assets with definite lives, including the related accumulated amortization, are comprised of the following:

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

 

Net carrying
amount

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated
amortization

 

 

Net carrying
amount

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Customer relationships

 

$

155,492

 

 

$

(80,539

)

 

$

74,953

 

 

$

138,089

 

 

$

(64,698

)

 

$

73,391

 

Developed technology

 

 

55,970

 

 

 

(21,984

)

 

 

33,986

 

 

 

39,070

 

 

 

(15,501

)

 

 

23,569

 

Other

 

 

2,760

 

 

 

(1,070

)

 

 

1,690

 

 

 

2,060

 

 

 

(942

)

 

 

1,118

 

Total

 

$

214,222

 

 

$

(103,593

)

 

$

110,629

 

 

$

179,219

 

 

$

(81,141

)

 

$

98,078

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Capitalized Software Development Costs, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization

Capitalized software development costs, furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, are comprised of the following:

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Software development costs

 

$

 

363,775

 

 

 $

 

307,722

 

Computer hardware and related software

 

 

 

49,011

 

 

 

 

50,770

 

Office hardware

 

 

 

7,746

 

 

 

 

7,201

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

 

6,716

 

 

 

 

6,520

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

 

31,937

 

 

 

 

31,386

 

 

 

 

 

459,185

 

 

 

 

403,599

 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

(346,754

)

 

 

 

(296,301

)

Total

 

$

 

112,431

 

 

 $

 

107,298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes consists of the following:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 $

 

22,242

 

 

 $

 

48,337

 

 

 $

 

49,028

 

State and local

 

 

41,240

 

 

 

 

9,695

 

 

 

 

4,047

 

Foreign

 

 

34,582

 

 

 

 

32,211

 

 

 

 

27,385

 

Total current provision

 

 

98,064

 

 

 

 

90,243

 

 

 

 

80,460

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

18,009

 

 

 

 

(2,884

)

 

 

 

(2,823

)

State and local

 

 

4,575

 

 

 

 

(573

)

 

 

 

(754

)

Foreign

 

 

(565

)

 

 

 

(421

)

 

 

 

(2,238

)

Total deferred provision

 

 

22,019

 

 

 

 

(3,878

)

 

 

 

(5,815

)

Provision for income taxes

 $

 

120,083

 

 

 $

 

86,365

 

 

 $

 

74,645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Difference Between the U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate and the Company's Effective Tax Rate

A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

($ in thousands)

U.S. federal statutory tax rate

 

$

77,069

 

 

 

21.0

 

%

 

$

75,715

 

 

 

21.0

 

%

 

$

69,867

 

 

 

21.0

 

%

State and local taxes, net of federal benefit*

 

 

9,505

 

 

 

2.6

 

 

 

 

6,911

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

 

2,737

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

Foreign Tax Effects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

 

4,273

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

4,298

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

1,935

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

Other foreign jurisdictions

 

 

1,654

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

 

1,346

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

 

1,386

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

Effect of cross-border tax laws

 

 

665

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax Credits

 

 

(4,369

)

 

 

(1.2

)

 

 

 

(4,941

)

 

 

(1.4

)

 

 

 

(3,652

)

 

 

(1.0

)

 

Nontaxable or nondeductible items

 

 

4,400

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

 

3,036

 

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

 

2,372

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

Changes in unrecognized tax benefits**

 

 

26,886

 

 

 

7.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

 

$

120,083

 

 

 

32.7

 

%

 

$

86,365

 

 

 

24.0

 

%

 

$

74,645

 

 

 

22.4

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*State taxes in New York State and New York City for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 made up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category

 

 

**The impact in the change in unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is immaterial

 

 

Summary of Company's Net Deferred Tax Assets

The following is a summary of the Company’s net deferred tax assets:

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock compensation expense

 $

 

4,962

 

 

 $

 

4,880

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

15,267

 

 

 

 

15,753

 

Deferred compensation

 

 

2,907

 

 

 

 

2,700

 

Capitalized software development

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,130

 

Other

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

1,096

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

23,244

 

 

 

 

27,559

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

 

 

23,244

 

 

 

 

27,559

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capitalized software development

 

 

(16,397

)

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

(5,998

)

 

 

 

(6,990

)

Goodwill and intangible assets

 

 

(6,667

)

 

 

 

(5,307

)

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

(12,098

)

 

 

 

(12,515

)

Other deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(901

)

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax asset/(liability), net

 $

 

(18,816

)

 

 $

 

2,747

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of the Company's Taxes Paid Net of Refunds

The following is a summary of the Company’s cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(in thousands)

 

United Sates Federal

$

 

20,262

 

 

$

 

48,902

 

 

$

 

49,300

 

United States State and Local

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York

 

 

3,802

 

 

 

 

7,192

 

 

 

 

6,921

 

New York City

 

 

3,406

 

 

 

 

8,420

 

 

 

 

6,478

 

Other

 

 

3,141

 

 

 

 

433

 

 

 

 

494

 

Foreign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

 

23,467

 

 

 

 

23,594

 

 

 

 

20,310

 

Netherlands

 

 

6,813

 

 

 

 

7,524

 

 

 

 

10,828

 

Other

 

 

1,943

 

 

 

 

867

 

 

 

 

483

 

Total cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds

$

 

62,834

 

 

$

$

96,932

 

 

$

$

94,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of the Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A reconciliation of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance at beginning of year

$

 

 

 

$

 

3,130

 

 

$

 

9,835

 

Increase based on tax positions related to the current period

 

 

2,454

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase based on tax positions related to prior periods

 

 

19,909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Decrease) related to settlements with taxing authorities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,130

)

 

 

 

(6,705

)

Balance at end of year

 $

 

22,363

 

 

 $

 

 

 

 $

 

3,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Summary of the Change in the Company's Outstanding Shares of Common Stock

The following is a summary of the changes in the Company’s outstanding shares of voting common stock:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Outstanding shares of voting common stock at the beginning of year

 

37,646

 

 

 

37,900

 

 

 

37,648

 

Exercise of stock options

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

6

 

Issuance of restricted stock and performance shares,
   net of cancellations

 

183

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

97

 

Shares withheld for withholding tax payments

 

(81

)

 

 

(61

)

 

 

(81

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

(1,981

)

 

 

(342

)

 

 

 

Reissuance of treasury stock

 

10

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

5

 

Treasury stock used for acquisition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

225

 

Outstanding shares of voting common stock at the end of year

 

35,777

 

 

 

37,646

 

 

 

37,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Total stock-based compensation expense was as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Employees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Value Awards

$

 

27,195

 

 

$

 

27,607

 

 

$

 

24,205

 

Stock options

 

 

1,053

 

 

 

 

1,728

 

 

 

 

3,592

 

Total employees

 

 

28,248

 

 

 

 

29,335

 

 

 

 

27,797

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-employee directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock and restricted stock units

 

 

3,883

 

 

 

 

1,512

 

 

 

 

1,393

 

Stock options

 

 

537

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-employee directors and consultants

 

 

4,420

 

 

 

 

1,512

 

 

 

 

1,393

 

Total stock-based compensation

$

 

32,668

 

 

$

 

30,847

 

 

$

 

29,190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assumptions Used for the Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model to Determine the Per Share Weighted Average Fair Value for Options Granted The following table represents the assumptions used for the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the per share weighted-average fair value for options granted:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Expected life (years)

 

5.0

 

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

5.0

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

4.2

%

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

3.6

%

Expected volatility

 

38.2

%

 

 

39.2

%

 

 

35.8

%

Expected dividend yield

 

1.5

%

 

 

1.3

%

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock Option Activity

The following table reports stock option activity during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 and the intrinsic value as of December 31, 2025:

 

Number
of Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average Exercise Price ($)

 

 

Remaining
Contractual Term

 

 

Intrinsic Value ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

 

306,253

 

 

$

290.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

13,908

 

 

 

358.53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canceled or forfeited

 

(551

)

 

 

382.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(5,653

)

 

 

166.34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2023

 

313,957

 

 

 

295.74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

20,793

 

 

 

220.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canceled or forfeited

 

(229,478

)

 

 

276.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(22,044

)

 

 

205.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2024

 

83,228

 

 

 

353.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

20,606

 

 

 

193.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canceled or forfeited

 

(740

)

 

 

374.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2025

 

103,094

 

 

 

321.08

 

 

 

3.2

 

 

 

 

Exercisable at December 31, 2025

 

64,486

 

 

 

380.77

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule of Estimate, Target and Maximum Performance Share Payouts

The following table reports the Company’s performance payout estimates for three-year performance period awards as of December 31, 2025, as well as the target and maximum share payouts for each award date granted:

Award Date

 

Estimate

 

 

Target

 

 

Maximum

 

February 15, 2023

 

 

6,942

 

 

 

16,273

 

 

 

32,546

 

February 15, 2024

 

 

23,656

 

 

 

24,147

 

 

 

48,294

 

June 3, 2024

 

 

1,633

 

 

 

1,797

 

 

 

3,594

 

February 15, 2025

 

 

26,592

 

 

 

27,871

 

 

 

55,742

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Value Awards activity

The following table reports Full Value Awards activity during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

Number of Restricted Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value ($)

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

 

 

162,356

 

 

$

321.04

 

Granted

 

 

90,242

 

 

 

328.17

 

Performance share pay-out

 

 

12,145

 

 

 

360.90

 

Forfeited

 

 

(5,272

)

 

 

376.51

 

Vested

 

 

(98,927

)

 

 

288.73

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2023

 

 

160,544

 

 

 

346.15

 

Granted

 

 

150,031

 

 

 

217.80

 

Performance share pay-out

 

 

4,739

 

 

 

522.57

 

Forfeited

 

 

(29,581

)

 

 

255.35

 

Vested

 

 

(85,932

)

 

 

324.42

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2024

 

 

199,801

 

 

 

276.74

 

Granted

 

 

203,579

 

 

 

194.20

 

Performance share pay-out

 

 

9,812

 

 

 

350.94

 

Forfeited

 

 

(30,645

)

 

 

226.61

 

Vested

 

 

(107,995

)

 

 

278.22

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2025

 

 

274,552

 

 

 

223.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Used to Compute Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding used to compute earnings per share:

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

37,056

 

 

 

 

37,600

 

 

 

 

37,546

 

Dilutive effect of stock options and
   Full Value Awards

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

108

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

37,137

 

 

 

 

37,672

 

 

 

 

37,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

 $

 

6.66

 

 

 $

 

7.29

 

 

 $

 

6.87

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

 

6.64

 

 

 

 

7.28

 

 

 

 

6.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Operating Lease Expense

The following table presents the components of operating lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Lease cost:

 

Classification

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Operating lease cost - office space

 

Occupancy

 

$

11,325

 

 

$

11,034

 

 

$

12,861

 

Operating lease cost - equipment

 

Technology and communications

 

 

390

 

 

 

390

 

 

 

98

 

Variable lease costs

 

Occupancy

 

 

3,379

 

 

 

3,327

 

 

 

237

 

Total operating lease cost

 

 

 

$

15,094

 

 

$

14,751

 

 

$

13,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate

The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate are as follows:

 

 

As of

 

Lease Term and Discount Rate

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) - operating leases

 

 

8.1

 

 

 

8.8

 

Weighted average discount rate - operating leases

 

 

6.1

%

 

 

6.1

%

Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) - finance leases

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

Weighted average discount rate - finance leases

 

 

 

 

 

7.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule of Maturity of Lease Liabilities

The following table presents the maturity of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025:

 

 

Operating Leases

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

2026

 

$

12,671

 

2027

 

 

9,555

 

2028

 

 

8,732

 

2029

 

 

9,006

 

2030

 

 

9,039

 

2031 and thereafter

 

 

33,186

 

Total lease payments

 

 

82,189

 

Less: imputed interest

 

 

17,251

 

Present value of lease liabilities

 

$

64,938

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Summary of Revenue and Long-lived Assets Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 and long-lived assets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$

 

568,383

 

 

$

 

568,595

 

 

 $

 

523,683

 

United Kingdom

 

 

177,257

 

 

 

 

161,838

 

 

 

 

147,019

 

Other

 

 

100,628

 

 

 

 

86,664

 

 

 

 

81,845

 

Total

$

 

846,268

 

 

$

 

817,097

 

 

 $

 

752,547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Long-lived assets, as defined

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$

 

99,849

 

 

$

 

92,983

 

United Kingdom

 

 

10,740

 

 

 

 

12,683

 

Other

 

 

1,842

 

 

 

 

1,632

 

Total

$

 

112,431

 

 

$

 

107,298

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Summary of Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents with Restricted or Segregated Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents together with restricted or segregated cash as reported within the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition to the sum of the same such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

Statement of Financial Condition Location

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

519,734

 

 

$

544,478

 

 

$

451,280

 

Cash segregated for regulatory
   purposes

Cash segregated under federal
   regulations

 

 

48,722

 

 

 

47,107

 

 

 

45,122

 

Restricted cash deposits with clearing
   organizations and broker-dealers

Receivables from broker-dealers,
   clearing organizations and customers

 

 

107,223

 

 

 

107,652

 

 

 

115,151

 

Other restricted cash deposits

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

172

 

 

 

1,222

 

 

 

119

 

Total

 

 

$

675,851

 

 

$

700,459

 

 

$

611,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.25.4
Parent Company Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Condensed Statements of Financial Condition

The following tables present Parent Company-only financial information that should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

 

(Parent Company Only)

 

Condensed Statements of Financial Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $

 

9,254

 

 

 $

 

94,332

 

Investments, at fair value

 

 

64,298

 

 

 

 

60,735

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

1,267

 

 

 

 

1,397

 

Receivable from subsidiaries

 

 

13,754

 

 

 

 

22,606

 

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

18

 

Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized
   software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

13,464

 

 

 

 

15,617

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

47,430

 

 

 

 

51,416

 

Investments in subsidiaries

 

 

1,300,111

 

 

 

 

1,179,524

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

7,294

 

 

 

 

40,903

 

Income and other tax receivable

 

 

9,779

 

 

 

 

8,253

 

Total assets

 $

 

1,466,667

 

 

 $

 

1,474,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued employee compensation

 

 

9,178

 

 

 $

 

9,707

 

Income and other tax liabilities

 

 

3,142

 

 

 

 

722

 

Borrowings

 

 

220,000

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

16,037

 

 

 

 

10,646

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

60,051

 

 

 

 

65,066

 

Total liabilities

 

 

308,408

 

 

 

 

86,141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

 

 

12,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock voting

 

 

123

 

 

 

 

123

 

Common stock non-voting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

305,923

 

 

 

 

350,701

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(694,764

)

 

 

 

(333,369

)

Retained earnings

 

 

1,538,746

 

 

 

 

1,405,904

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(4,361

)

 

 

 

(34,699

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

1,145,667

 

 

 

 

1,388,660

 

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders’ equity

 $

 

1,466,667

 

 

 $

 

1,474,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Operations

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

 

(Parent Company Only)

 

Condensed Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 $

 

258,450

 

 

 $

 

246,600

 

 

 $

 

270,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee compensation and benefits

 

 

10,388

 

 

 

 

12,091

 

 

 

 

13,938

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,200

 

 

 

 

2,186

 

 

 

 

2,153

 

Professional and consulting fees

 

 

6,341

 

 

 

 

6,149

 

 

 

 

5,828

 

General and administrative

 

 

4,154

 

 

 

 

1,660

 

 

 

 

2,301

 

Total expenses

 

 

23,083

 

 

 

 

22,086

 

 

 

 

24,220

 

Operating income

 

 

235,367

 

 

 

 

224,514

 

 

 

 

246,480

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

5,202

 

 

 

 

4,615

 

 

 

 

3,557

 

Interest expense

 

 

(769

)

 

 

 

(167

)

 

 

 

(155

)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate

 

 

457

 

 

 

 

1,395

 

 

 

 

735

 

Other, net

 

 

2,249

 

 

 

 

(5,088

)

 

 

 

(369

)

Total other income (expense)

 

 

7,139

 

 

 

 

755

 

 

 

 

3,768

 

Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

 

 

242,506

 

 

 

 

225,269

 

 

 

 

250,248

 

Benefit from income taxes

 

 

(4,122

)

 

 

 

(6,550

)

 

 

 

(5,586

)

Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries

 

 

246,628

 

 

 

 

231,819

 

 

 

 

255,834

 

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries

 

 

284

 

 

 

 

42,362

 

 

 

 

2,221

 

Net income

 

 

246,912

 

 

 

 

274,181

 

 

 

 

258,055

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net

 

 

30,338

 

 

 

 

(10,329

)

 

 

 

13,327

 

Comprehensive income

 $

 

277,250

 

 

 $

 

263,852

 

 

 $

 

271,382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

 

(Parent Company Only)

 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

246,912

 

 

$

274,181

 

 

$

258,055

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,200

 

 

 

2,186

 

 

 

2,153

 

Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

 

3,986

 

 

 

3,697

 

 

 

3,361

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

7,042

 

 

 

7,130

 

 

 

9,725

 

Deferred taxes

 

(625

)

 

 

397

 

 

 

101

 

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries

 

(284

)

 

 

(42,362

)

 

 

(2,221

)

Other

 

(550

)

 

 

4,304

 

 

 

(4,675

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable

 

130

 

 

 

526

 

 

 

(1,154

)

Decrease in receivable from subsidiaries

 

26,332

 

 

 

12,694

 

 

 

5,474

 

Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

 

2,057

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

1,296

 

(Increase) in mutual funds held in rabbi trust

 

(232

)

 

 

(94

)

 

 

(189

)

(Decrease)/increase in accrued employee compensation

 

(529

)

 

 

1,118

 

 

 

(1,104

)

(Increase)/decrease in income and other tax receivables

 

(1,526

)

 

 

(579

)

 

 

3,800

 

Increase/(decrease) increase in income and other tax liabilities

 

(941

)

 

 

(2,278

)

 

 

2,287

 

(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

8,495

 

 

 

4,809

 

 

 

(861

)

(Decrease) in operating lease liabilities

 

(5,015

)

 

 

(4,669

)

 

 

(3,624

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

287,452

 

 

 

261,364

 

 

 

272,424

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of business

 

(38,069

)

 

 

 

 

 

(81,161

)

Investments in subsidiaries

 

(700

)

 

 

(30

)

 

 

(10,058

)

Available-for-sale investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from maturities and sales

 

10,570

 

 

 

12,440

 

 

 

4,454

 

Purchases

 

(12,968

)

 

 

(42,810

)

 

 

(28,818

)

Purchases of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements

 

(44

)

 

 

(156

)

 

 

(239

)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 

(41,211

)

 

 

(30,556

)

 

 

(115,822

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividend on common stock

 

(115,199

)

 

 

(112,697

)

 

 

(109,658

)

Exercise of stock options

 

 

 

 

2,988

 

 

 

940

 

Withholding tax payments on Full Value Awards vesting and stock option exercises

 

(17,155

)

 

 

(16,194

)

 

 

(25,839

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

(420,015

)

 

 

(75,474

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

 

220,000

 

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

100,000

 

Repayments of borrowings

 

 

 

 

(100,000

)

 

 

(100,000

)

Net cash (used in) financing activities

 

(332,369

)

 

 

(201,377

)

 

 

(134,557

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3

)

Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) for the period

 

(86,128

)

 

 

29,431

 

 

 

22,042

 

Beginning of period

 

95,382

 

 

 

65,951

 

 

 

43,909

 

End of period

$

9,254

 

 

$

95,382

 

 

$

65,951

 

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

 

(Parent Company Only)

 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

$

44,179

 

 

$

53,999

 

 

$

55,784

 

Cash paid for interest

 

 

 

 

167

 

 

 

35

 

Non-cash investing and financing activity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock options - cashless

$

 

 

$

1,735

 

 

$

 

Excise tax on repurchases of common stock

 

3,361

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,072

 

Treasury stock used for acquisition of business

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43,841

 

v3.25.4
Organization and Principal Business Activity - Additional Information (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Institutional_Investor_and_BrokerDealer_Firm
Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Date of incorporation Apr. 11, 2000
Minimum [Member]  
Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Number of institutional investor and broker-dealer firms 2,100
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Revenue
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Allowance for credit losses $ 743 $ 982  
Provision for bad debts 900 800 $ 400
Write-offs and other charges against the allowance for credit losses $ 600 $ 400 $ 300
Number of revenue streams | Revenue 4    
Maximum [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Contractual maturities accounts receivable 1 year    
Estimated useful life of fixed assets 7 years    
Maximum [Member] | Business Combinations [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated life of intangible assets 15 years    
Maximum [Member] | Internally Developed Software [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated life of intangible assets 5 years    
Minimum [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated useful life of fixed assets 3 years    
Minimum [Member] | Business Combinations [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated life of intangible assets 1 year    
Minimum [Member] | Internally Developed Software [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Estimated life of intangible assets 3 years    
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Commission Revenue by Fee Type (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Commission revenue by fee type      
Revenues $ 846,268 $ 817,097 $ 752,547
Commissions [Member]      
Commission revenue by fee type      
Disclosed trading 376,599 361,252 323,038
Open Trading - matched principal trading 175,557 177,966 178,517
Other Variable Transaction 30,263 20,016 4,979
Total variable transaction fees 600,448 578,544 521,756
Distribution fees and unused minimum fees 134,175 133,166 141,208
Revenues 734,623 711,710 662,964
Commissions [Member] | US Government Bonds [Member]      
Commission revenue by fee type      
Open Trading - matched principal trading $ 18,029 $ 19,310 $ 15,222
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Information Services Revenue by Timing of Recognition (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 846,268 $ 817,097 $ 752,547
Information Services [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues 53,230 50,540 46,383
Information Services [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues 51,941 49,560 45,102
Information Services [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 1,289 $ 980 $ 1,281
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Post-Trade Services Revenue by Timing of Recognition (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 846,268 $ 817,097 $ 752,547
Post-trade Services [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues 44,491 42,487 40,178
Post-trade Services [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues 44,319 42,170 40,061
Post-trade Services [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 172 $ 317 $ 117
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Technology Services Revenue by Timing of Recognition (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 846,268 $ 817,097 $ 752,547
Technology Services [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues 13,924 12,360 3,022
Technology Services [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues 13,150 12,334 3,021
Technology Services [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]      
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 774 $ 26 $ 1
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Revenue Recognized from Contract Liabilities and Remaining Balance (Detail)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Deferred revenues, beginning balance $ 5,003
Revenue billed in advance of services to be performed 43,007
Revenue recognized for services performed during the period (43,070)
Foreign Currency Translation 91
Deferred revenues, ending balance 5,031
Information Services [Member]  
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Deferred revenues, beginning balance 3,302
Revenue billed in advance of services to be performed 15,512
Revenue recognized for services performed during the period (15,471)
Deferred revenues, ending balance 3,343
Post-trade Services [Member]  
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Deferred revenues, beginning balance 1,286
Revenue billed in advance of services to be performed 21,552
Revenue recognized for services performed during the period (21,553)
Foreign Currency Translation 91
Deferred revenues, ending balance 1,376
Technology Services [Member]  
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Deferred revenues, beginning balance 415
Revenue billed in advance of services to be performed 5,943
Revenue recognized for services performed during the period (6,046)
Deferred revenues, ending balance $ 312
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail 1) - Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2026-01-01
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations $ 28.3
Expected time to recognize revenue for remaining performance obligation 34 months
v3.25.4
Regulatory Capital Requirements - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
U.S. Subsidiaries  
Brokers And Dealers [Line Items]  
Aggregate net capital and financial resources in excess of required level $ 593.4
Aggregate net capital and financial resources, minimum capital requirement 39.8
U.S. Broker-Dealer Subsidiaries  
Brokers And Dealers [Line Items]  
Aggregate net capital and financial resources in excess of required level 2.2
Aggregate net capital and financial resources, minimum capital requirement 329.1
Securities reserve deposit $ 48.7
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Valuation of Company's Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Assets    
Money market funds $ 23,355 $ 55,473
Assets Fair Value Total 195,879 220,733
Liabilities    
Total liabilities   936
Mutual Funds Held In Rabbi Trust [Member]    
Assets    
Mutual funds held in rabbi trust 11,465 11,107
U.S. Treasuries [Member]    
Assets    
Trading securities, Fair value 100,772 99,045
Foreign Currency Forward Position [Member]    
Assets    
Foreign currency forward position 1,847  
Liabilities    
Foreign currency forward position   936
Corporate Debt [Member]    
Assets    
Securities available-for-sale 58,440 55,108
Level 1 [Member]    
Assets    
Money market funds 23,355 55,473
Assets Fair Value Total 23,355 55,473
Level 2 [Member]    
Assets    
Assets Fair Value Total 172,524 165,260
Liabilities    
Total liabilities   936
Level 2 [Member] | Mutual Funds Held In Rabbi Trust [Member]    
Assets    
Mutual funds held in rabbi trust 11,465 11,107
Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Treasuries [Member]    
Assets    
Trading securities, Fair value 100,772 99,045
Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Position [Member]    
Assets    
Foreign currency forward position 1,847  
Liabilities    
Foreign currency forward position   936
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]    
Assets    
Securities available-for-sale $ 58,440 $ 55,108
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Value of Financial Asset and Liability Not Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value $ 195,879 $ 220,733
Level 1 [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 23,355 55,473
Level 2 [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 172,524 165,260
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 1,135,301 985,685
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 545,959  
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Payables to Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 325,959 218,845
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Borrowings [Member]    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 220,000  
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Cash [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 496,379 489,005
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Cash Segregated under Federal Regulations [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 48,722 47,107
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 100,989 91,845
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Receivables from Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 489,211 357,728
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Level 1 [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 652,324 643,764
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Cash [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 496,379 489,005
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Cash Segregated under Federal Regulations [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 48,722 47,107
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Receivables from Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 107,223 107,652
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Level 2 [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 482,977 341,921
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 545,959  
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Payables to Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 325,959 218,845
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Borrowings [Member]    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 220,000  
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 100,989 91,845
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Receivables from Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 381,988 250,076
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 1,135,301 985,685
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 545,959  
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Payables to Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 325,959 218,845
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Borrowings [Member]    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 220,000  
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Cash [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 496,379 489,005
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Cash Segregated under Federal Regulations [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 48,722 47,107
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 100,989 91,845
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Receivables from Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 489,211 357,728
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Fair Value [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 1,135,301 985,685
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 545,959  
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Payables to Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 325,959 218,845
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Borrowings [Member]    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value:    
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value 220,000  
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Cash [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 496,379 489,005
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Cash Segregated under Federal Regulations [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 48,722 47,107
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value 100,989 91,845
Financial Assets and Liabilities not Measured [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Receivables from Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]    
Financial assets not measured at fair value:    
Financial assets not measured at fair value $ 489,211 $ 357,728
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 securities $ 0 $ 0  
Cash collateral deposit 0    
Notional value 94,197,000 64,454,000  
Proceeds from the sales and maturities of securities available-for-sale 85,600,000 62,400,000  
Purchases of investments 87,800,000 93,400,000  
Credit losses on available-for-sale securities 0 $ 0 $ 0
Interest Rate Swap [Member]      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Notional value $ 0    
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Foreign Currency Forward Contracts (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional value $ 94,197 $ 64,454
Fair value of notional 96,044 63,518
Fair value of the asset/(liability) $ 1,847 $ (936)
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses on Foreign Currency Forward Contracts (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]      
Unrealized gain/(loss) $ 2,409 $ 19 $ 1,719
Realized gain/(loss) 1,264 (324) (149)
Forward Contracts [Member]      
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]      
Unrealized gain/(loss) 2,782 (2,838) 3,590
Realized gain/(loss) 1,667 1,148 (1,470)
Total gain/(loss) $ 4,449 $ (1,690) $ 2,120
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Company's Investments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Investments, Amortized cost $ 169,160 $ 166,143
Investments, Gross unrealized gains 1,588 1,074
Investments, Gross unrealized losses (71) (1,957)
Investments, at fair value 170,677 165,260
Corporate Debt [Member]    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Securities available-for-sale, Amortized Cost 58,110 55,447
Securities available-for-sale, Gross unrealized gains 333 88
Securities available-for-sale, Gross unrealized losses (3) (427)
Securities available-for-sale, Fair value 58,440 55,108
U.S. Treasuries [Member]    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Trading securities, Amortized cost 100,487 100,484
Trading securities, Gross unrealized gains 329 86
Trading securities, Gross unrealized losses (44) (1,525)
Trading securities, Fair value 100,772 99,045
Mutual Funds Held In Rabbi Trust [Member]    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]    
Trading securities, Amortized cost 10,563 10,212
Trading securities, Gross unrealized gains 926 900
Trading securities, Gross unrealized losses (24) (5)
Trading securities, Fair value $ 11,465 $ 11,107
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Companies Unrealized and Realized Gains and Losses on Investments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]      
Unrealized gains/(losses) $ 2,409 $ 19 $ 1,719
Realized gains/(losses) 1,264 (324) (149)
Securities sold, not yet purchased gross realized gains 0 174 0
Corporate Debt [Member]      
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]      
Unrealized gains/(losses) 669 (328) (11)
Realized gains/(losses) 5 4 (11)
U.S. Treasuries [Member]      
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]      
Unrealized gains/(losses) 1,733 (1,025) 446
Mutual Funds Held In Rabbi Trust [Member]      
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]      
Unrealized gains/(losses) 7 1,372 1,284
Realized gains/(losses) $ 1,259 $ (328) $ (138)
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Fair Value of Investments Based upon Contractual Maturities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Less than one year $ 8,400 $ 59,324
Due in 1 - 5 years 150,812 94,829
Total 159,212 154,153
U.S. Treasuries [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Less than one year 0 49,978
Due in 1 - 5 years 100,772 49,067
Total 100,772 99,045
Corporate Debt [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Less than one year 8,400 9,346
Due in 1 - 5 years 50,040 45,762
Total $ 58,440 $ 55,108
v3.25.4
Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Fair Values and Unrealized Losses on Investments (Detail) - Corporate Debt [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than Twelve Months, Estimated Fair value $ 3,506 $ 38,041
Less than Twelve Months, Gross unrealized losses (3) (426)
Twelve Months or More, Gross unrealized losses 0 1,226
Twelve Months or More, Gross unrealized losses 0 (1)
Estimated Fair value, Total 3,506 39,267
Gross unrealized losses, Total $ (3) $ (427)
v3.25.4
Receivables from and Payables to Broker-dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers - Schedule of Receivables from and Payables to Broker-dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers:    
Securities failed-to-deliver - broker-dealers and clearing organizations $ 244,405 $ 109,307
Securities failed-to-deliver - customers 131,632 136,424
Cash deposits with clearing organizations and broker-dealers 107,223 107,652
Other 5,951 4,345
Total 489,211 357,728
Payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and customers:    
Securities failed-to-receive - broker-dealers and clearing organizations 224,844 158,694
Securities failed-to-receive - customers 93,107 51,916
Other 8,008 8,235
Total $ 325,959 $ 218,845
v3.25.4
Acquisitions and Equity Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2025
May 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Redeemable noncontrolling interest equity expense       $ 1,900
RFQ Hub Holdings LLC [Member]        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill tax deductible amount       $ 19,500
Cash consideration $ 38,069 $ 38,069 $ 38,100  
RFQ Hub Holdings LLC [Member] | Other Investee [Member]        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent     90.30%  
v3.25.4
Acquisitions and Equity Investments - Summary of Purchase Price Allocation (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2025
May 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination [Line Items]            
Goodwill         $ 283,667 $ 236,706
RFQ Hub Holdings LLC [Member]            
Business Combination [Line Items]            
Business Combination, Achieved in Stages, Preacquisition Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement, Loss, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]   Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)        
Carrying value of previously held interest $ 34,878 $ 34,878        
Carrying value of previously held interest       $ 0    
Fair value of previously held interest on Acquisition Date 33,866 34,321        
Fair value of previously held interest on Acquisition Date       (455)    
Loss on remeasurement of previously held interest (1,012) (557)        
Loss on remeasurement of previously held interest       (455)    
Cash consideration at closing 38,069 38,069 $ 38,100      
Cash consideration at closing       0    
Fair value of remaining noncontrolling interests on Acquisition Date 10,365 13,755   10,365    
Fair value of remaining noncontrolling interests on Acquisition Date       (3,390)    
Total purchase price 82,300 86,145        
Total purchase price       (3,845)    
Acquired cash (1,554) (1,554)        
Acquired cash       0    
Purchase price, net of acquired cash 80,746 84,591        
Purchase price, net of acquired cash       (3,845)    
Intangible assets (30,200) (30,300)   (30,200)    
Intangible assets       100    
Accounts receivable (4,333) (4,333)   (4,333)    
Accounts receivable       0    
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1,074) (2,466)   (1,074)    
Prepaid expenses and other assets       1,392    
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,822 1,822   1,822    
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities       0    
Goodwill $ 46,961 $ 49,314   46,961    
Goodwill       $ (2,353)    
v3.25.4
Acquisitions and Equity Investments - Summary of Fair Value of Acquired Intangible Assets (Detail) - RFQ Hub Holdings LLC [Member]
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]  
Costs $ 30,200
Developed technology [Member]  
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]  
Costs $ 16,900
Useful lives 5 years
Customer Relationships [Member]  
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]  
Costs $ 12,600
Useful lives 15 years
Tradename - Finite Life [Member]  
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]  
Costs $ 700
Useful lives 10 years
v3.25.4
Acquisitions and Equity Investments - Summary of the Changes in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Business Combination [Abstract]  
Balance at December 31, 2024 $ 0
Redeemable noncontrolling interests assumed through the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition 10,365
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 285
Issuance of noncontrolling interests 1,942
Balance at December 31, 2025 $ 12,592
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Amortization expense associated with identifiable intangible assets $ 19.9 $ 19.8 $ 18.6
Estimated total amortization expense 2026 19.7    
Estimated total amortization expense 2027 18.3    
Estimated total amortization expense 2028 16.7    
Estimated total amortization expense 2029 15.8    
Estimated total amortization expense 2030 11.1    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives $ 283.7 $ 236.7  
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Goodwill and Intangible Assets with Indefinite Lives (Detail)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Balance at December 31, 2024 $ 236,706
Balance at December 31, 2025 283,667
RFQ-hub Acquisition [Member]  
Goodwill [Line Items]  
Goodwill from the 2025 RFQ-hub Acquisition $ 46,961
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Company's Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Cost $ 214,222 $ 179,219
Accumulated amortization (103,593) (81,141)
Net carrying amount 110,629 98,078
Customer Relationships [Member]    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Cost 155,492 138,089
Accumulated amortization (80,539) (64,698)
Net carrying amount 74,953 73,391
Developed technology [Member]    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Cost 55,970 39,070
Accumulated amortization (21,984) (15,501)
Net carrying amount 33,986 23,569
Other [Member]    
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Cost 2,760 2,060
Accumulated amortization (1,070) (942)
Net carrying amount $ 1,690 $ 1,118
v3.25.4
Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements - Capitalized Software Development Costs, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, Gross $ 459,185 $ 403,599
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (346,754) (296,301)
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 112,431 107,298
Software Development Costs [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, Gross 363,775 307,722
Computer Hardware and Related Software [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, Gross 49,011 50,770
Office Hardware [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, Gross 7,746 7,201
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, Gross 6,716 6,520
Leasehold Improvements [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, Gross $ 31,937 $ 31,386
v3.25.4
Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]    
Software development costs $ 53.0 $ 49.1
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current:      
Federal $ 22,242 $ 48,337 $ 49,028
State and local 41,240 9,695 4,047
Foreign 34,582 32,211 27,385
Total current provision 98,064 90,243 80,460
Deferred:      
Federal 18,009 (2,884) (2,823)
State and local 4,575 (573) (754)
Foreign (565) (421) (2,238)
Total deferred provision 22,019 (3,878) (5,815)
Provision for income taxes $ 120,083 $ 86,365 $ 74,645
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule Of Pre Tax Income [Line Items]        
Pre-tax income from U.S. operations $ 235,800 $ 235,800 $ 228,800  
Pre-tax income from foreign operations $ 131,200 $ 124,700 $ 103,900  
U.S. federal statutory tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%  
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 22,363 $ 0 $ 3,130 $ 9,835
Recognized penalties and interest on unrecognized tax benefits 11,700 300 $ 1,600  
Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits $ 11,700 $ 0    
New York State [Member]        
Schedule Of Pre Tax Income [Line Items]        
Income tax year under examination 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020      
New York City [Member]        
Schedule Of Pre Tax Income [Line Items]        
Income tax year under examination 2016 2017 2018      
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Difference Between the Company's Reported Provision for Income Taxes and the U.S. Federal Statutory Rate (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]      
U.S. federal statutory tax rate, Amount $ 77,069 $ 75,715 $ 69,867
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit, Amount [1] 9,505 6,911 2,737
Effect of cross-border tax laws 665 0 0
Tax Credits, Amount (4,369) (4,941) (3,652)
Nontaxable or nondeductible items, Amount 4,400 3,036 2,372
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits, Amount [1],[2] 26,886 0 0
Provision for income taxes $ 120,083 $ 86,365 $ 74,645
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]      
U.S. federal statutory tax rate, Percent 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit, Percent [1] 2.60% 1.90% 0.80%
Effect of cross-border tax laws, Percent 0.20% 0.00% 0.00%
Tax Credits, Percent (1.20%) (1.40%) (1.00%)
Nontaxable or nondeductible items, Percent 1.20% 0.90% 0.70%
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits, Percent [1],[2] 7.30% 0.00% 0.00%
Effective tax rate, Percent 32.70% 24.00% 22.40%
United Kingdom [Member]      
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]      
Foreign Tax Effects, Amount $ 4,273 $ 4,298 $ 1,935
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]      
Foreign Tax Effects, Percent 1.20% 1.20% 0.50%
Other foreign Jurisdiction [Member]      
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]      
Foreign Tax Effects, Amount $ 1,654 $ 1,346 $ 1,386
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]      
Foreign Tax Effects, Percent 0.40% 0.40% 0.40%
[1]

*State taxes in New York State and New York City for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 made up the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category

[2]

**The impact in the change in unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is immaterial

v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Summary of Company's Net Deferred Tax Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred tax assets:    
Stock compensation expense $ 4,962 $ 4,880
Operating lease liabilities 15,267 15,753
Deferred compensation 2,907 2,700
Capitalized software development 0 3,130
Other 110 1,096
Total deferred tax assets 23,244 27,559
Valuation allowance 0 0
Net deferred tax assets 23,244 27,559
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Capitalized software development (16,397) 0
Depreciation (5,998) (6,990)
Goodwill and intangible assets (6,667) (5,307)
Operating lease right-of-use assets (12,098) (12,515)
Other deferred tax liabilities (901) 0
Deferred tax asset/(liability), net $ (18,816) $ 2,747
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Summary of the Company's Taxes Paid Net of Refunds (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
United Sates Federal $ 20,262 $ 48,902 $ 49,300
Total taxes paid, net of refunds 62,834 96,932 94,814
New York [Member]      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
United States State and Local 3,802 7,192 6,921
New York City [Member]      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
United States State and Local 3,406 8,420 6,478
United States State and Local, Other [Member]      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
United States State and Local 3,141 433 494
United Kingdom [Member]      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Foreign 23,467 23,594 20,310
Netherlands [Member]      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Foreign 6,813 7,524 10,828
Other [Member]      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Foreign $ 1,943 $ 867 $ 483
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of the Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Balance at beginning of year $ 0 $ 3,130 $ 9,835
Increase based on tax positions related to the current period 2,454 0 0
Increase based on tax positions related to prior periods 19,909 0 0
(Decrease) related to cash settlements with taxing authorities 0 (3,130) (6,705)
Balance at end of year $ 22,363 $ 0 $ 3,130
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 09, 2025
Feb. 04, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]                
Common stock, shares authorized     110,000,000 110,000,000   110,000,000 110,000,000  
Common stock entitles           one    
Cash dividends declared per common share     $ 0.76 $ 0.74 $ 0.72 $ 3.04 $ 2.96 $ 2.88
Shares repurchase program, value           $ 420,015 $ 75,474  
Treasury stock     $ 694,764 $ 333,369   694,764 $ 333,369  
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Member]                
Class of Stock [Line Items]                
Initial settlement payment amount $ 300,000              
Share repurchases (in shares) 1,386,001              
Percentage of shares delivered initially 80.00%              
Initial price per share $ 173.16              
Treasury stock $ 240,000              
Share repurchases additonal paid in capital $ 60,000              
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]                
Class of Stock [Line Items]                
Final price paid per share   $ 171.84            
Delivery of shares (in shares)   359,782            
2022 Repurchase Program, 2024 Repurchase Program and 2025 Repurchase Program                
Class of Stock [Line Items]                
Shares repurchase program, value           $ 360,000    
Shares repurchase program, shares           1,980,715    
Share repurchase program, remaining capacity     $ 205,000     $ 205,000    
Common Stock Non-Voting [Member]                
Class of Stock [Line Items]                
Common stock, shares authorized     10,000,000 10,000,000   10,000,000 10,000,000  
Common Stock Voting [Member]                
Class of Stock [Line Items]                
Common stock, shares authorized     110,000,000     110,000,000    
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Summary of the Companys Change in the Common Stock (Detail) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Outstanding shares of voting common stock at the beginning of year 37,646,374    
Exercise of stock options 0 22,044 5,653
Outstanding shares of voting common stock at the end of year 35,776,886 37,646,374  
Voting Common Stock [Member]      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Outstanding shares of voting common stock at the beginning of year 37,646,000 37,900,000 37,648,000
Exercise of stock options 0 16,000 6,000
Issuance of restricted stock and performance shares, net of cancellations 183,000 125,000 97,000
Shares withheld for withholding tax payments (81,000) (61,000) (81,000)
Repurchases (1,981,000) (342,000) 0
Reissuance of treasury stock 10,000 8,000 5,000
Treasury stock used for acquisition 0 0 225,000
Outstanding shares of voting common stock at the end of year 35,777,000 37,646,000 37,900,000
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Apr. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Jun. 08, 2022
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Shares available for grant under the stock incentive plan       2,443,643      
Period vested for option grants       3 years      
Options Expiration Period       6 years      
Weighted-average fair value option granted       $ 67.2 $ 77.16 $ 123.47  
Grant date fair value       $ 0      
Fair value assumptions, Risk free interest rate       4.20% 4.00% 3.60%  
Fair value assumptions, Dividend yield rate       1.50% 1.30% 0.80%  
Closing price of common stock       $ 181.25      
Unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested       $ 1,600      
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized       1 year 6 months      
Stock based compensation, Description   The performance stock units vest 25% on each of the third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date and 50% on the fifth anniversary of the grant date, subject to certification of the performance criteria and his continued service through the respective vesting dates.          
Grant date deemed probable to vest       $ 0      
Common stock, shares issued       41,121,305 41,020,421    
Employees [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Share-based payment arrangement, amount capitalized       $ 1,800 $ 1,200 $ 900  
Performance Based Share [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Number of non-option equity instruments granted during the period 1,797 5,039 3,986        
Performance Based Share [Member] | Chief Operating Officer [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award award vesting date     Mar. 01, 2025        
Performance Based Share [Member] | Chief Financial Officer [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award award vesting date Jun. 03, 2027            
Performance Based Share [Member] | Third and Fourth Anniversary [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Vesting right, percent   25.00%          
Performance Based Share [Member] | Fifth Anniversary [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Vesting right, percent   50.00%          
Employees Stock Purchase Plan [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Shares available for grant under the stock incentive plan       97,712     121,221
Common stock, shares issued       10,343      
Full Value Awards [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested       $ 42,700      
Weighted-average period over which cost is expected to be recognized       1 year 8 months 12 days      
Minimum [Member] | Performance Based Share [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Pay-out ranges, Minimum       0.00% 0.00% 0.00%  
Maximum [Member] | Performance Based Share [Member]              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Pay-out ranges, Maximum       200.00% 200.00% 200.00%  
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation $ 32,668 $ 30,847 $ 29,190
Employees [Member]      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation 28,248 29,335 27,797
Employees [Member] | Full Value Awards [Member]      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation 27,195 27,607 24,205
Employees [Member] | Stock Options [Member]      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation 1,053 1,728 3,592
Non-Employee Directors [Member]      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation 4,420 1,512 1,393
Non-Employee Directors [Member] | Stock Options [Member]      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation 537 0 0
Non-Employee Directors [Member] | Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]      
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation $ 3,883 $ 1,512 $ 1,393
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Assumptions Used for the Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model to Determine the Per Share Weighted Average Fair Value for Options Granted (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Expected life (years) 5 years 4 years 8 months 12 days 5 years
Risk-free interest rate 4.20% 4.00% 3.60%
Expected volatility 38.20% 39.20% 35.80%
Expected dividend yield 1.50% 1.30% 0.80%
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Stock Option Activity (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Number of Shares, Beginning balance 83,228 313,957 306,253
Number of Shares, Granted 20,606 20,793 13,908
Number of Shares, Canceled or forfeited (740) (229,478) (551)
Number of Shares, Exercised 0 (22,044) (5,653)
Number of Shares, Ending Balance 103,094 83,228 313,957
Number of Shares, Exercisable 64,486    
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance $ 353.14 $ 295.74 $ 290.65
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted 193.49 220.5 358.53
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Canceled or forfeited 374.44 276.79 382.12
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised 0 205.28 166.34
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance 321.08 $ 353.14 $ 295.74
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable $ 380.77    
Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at December 31, 2024 3 years 2 months 12 days    
Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable at December 31, 2024 2 years 2 months 12 days    
Intrinsic Value, Exercised $ 0    
Intrinsic Value, Ending Balance 0    
Intrinsic Value, Exercisable $ 0    
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Schedule of Estimated, Target and Maximum Share Payouts (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
shares
February 15, 2023  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award Date Feb. 15, 2023
Estimate 6,942
Target 16,273
Maximum 32,546
February 15, 2024  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award Date Feb. 15, 2024
Estimate 23,656
Target 24,147
Maximum 48,294
June 3, 2024  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award Date Jun. 03, 2024
Estimate 1,633
Target 1,797
Maximum 3,594
February 15, 2025  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award Date Feb. 15, 2025
Estimate 26,592
Target 27,871
Maximum 55,742
v3.25.4
Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Full Value Awards activity (Detail) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of Restricted Shares, Beginning balance 199,801 160,544 162,356
Number of Restricted Shares, Granted 203,579 150,031 90,242
Number of Restricted Shares, Performance share pay-out 9,812 4,739 12,145
Number of Restricted Shares, Forfeited (30,645) (29,581) (5,272)
Number of Restricted Shares, Vested (107,995) (85,932) (98,927)
Number of Restricted Shares, Ending balance 274,552 199,801 160,544
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance $ 276.74 $ 346.15 $ 321.04
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted 194.2 217.8 328.17
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Performance share pay-out 350.94 522.57 360.9
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited 226.61 255.35 376.51
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested 278.22 324.42 288.73
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance $ 223.2 $ 276.74 $ 346.15
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Used to Compute Earnings Per Share (Detail) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]      
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 37,056 37,600 37,546
Dilutive effect of stock options and Full Value Awards 81 72 108
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 37,137 37,672 37,654
Basic earnings per share $ 6.66 $ 7.29 $ 6.87
Diluted earnings per share $ 6.64 $ 7.28 $ 6.85
v3.25.4
Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Stock Options And Full Value Awards [Member]      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Stock options and full value awards excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share 183,624 329,810 306,678
v3.25.4
Credit Agreements and Short-term Financing - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Aug. 09, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Borrowings   $ 220,000,000 $ 0  
Interest expense on short-term debt   700,000 1,400,000 $ 700,000
Outstanding overdrafts payable   0    
Collateralized Agreements [Member]        
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Interest expense on borrowings   0 100,000 100,000
Maximum available borrowings to subsidiary under agreement   $ 500,000,000    
Interest rate, stated percentage   1.00%    
Outstanding borrowings under agreement   $ 0    
Unused borrowing capacity, amount under agreement   $ 500,000,000    
Collateralized Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Interest rate, stated percentage   0.25%    
Collateralized Borrowing Agreement [Member]        
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Variable Interest Rate, Type [Extensible Enumeration]   us-gaap:BaseRateMember    
2021 Credit Agreement [Member]        
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Interest expense on borrowings       100,000
2023 Credit Agreement [Member]        
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Sub-limit for swingline loans $ 380,000,000      
Interest expense on borrowings   $ 800,000 $ 200,000 $ 100,000
Interest rate, stated percentage   5.10%    
Line of Credit Facility, Description   On August 9, 2023, the Company entered into the 2023 Credit Agreement provided by a syndicate of lenders and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent    
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | 2023 Credit Agreement [Member]        
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Revolving loans and letters of credit $ 750,000,000      
Expiration period of credit agreement Aug. 09, 2026      
Period of credit agreement   364 days    
Letter of credit outstanding   $ 100,000    
Amount available under credit agreement   529,900,000    
Additional borrowings under credit agreement   375,000,000    
Borrowings   $ 220,000,000    
Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | 2023 Credit Agreement [Member]        
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]        
Sub-limit for letter of credit $ 5,000,000      
v3.25.4
Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, option to extend Certain leases contain options to extend the initial term at the Company’s discretion  
Operating lease, existence of option to extend [true false] true  
Finance lease expense $ 0.1 $ 0.1
Minimum [Member]    
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Term of lease contract 1 year  
Operating and finance leases for equipment 1 year  
Maximum [Member]    
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Term of lease contract 15 years  
Operating and finance leases for equipment 5 years  
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Components of Operating Lease Expense (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Lease Cost [Line Items]      
Total operating lease cost $ 15,094 $ 14,751 $ 13,196
Occupancy [Member]      
Lease Cost [Line Items]      
Operating lease cost - office space 11,325 11,034 12,861
Variable lease costs 3,379 3,327 237
Technology and Communications [Member]      
Lease Cost [Line Items]      
Operating lease cost - equipment $ 390 $ 390 $ 98
v3.25.4
Leases - Summary of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) - operating leases 8 years 1 month 6 days 8 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average discount rate - operating leases 6.10% 6.10%
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) - finance leases 0 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average discount rate - finance leases 0.00% 7.20%
v3.25.4
Leases - Schedule of Maturity of Lease Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]    
2026 $ 12,671  
2027 9,555  
2028 8,732  
2029 9,006  
2030 9,039  
2031 and thereafter 33,186  
Total lease payments 82,189  
Less: imputed interest 17,251  
Present value of lease liabilities $ 64,938 $ 72,654
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Settlement days of bond transaction within one to two trading days
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographic Information - Additional Information (Detail) - Segment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Segment Reporting, CODM, Individual Title and Position or Group Name [Extensible Enumeration] Chief Executive Officer [Member]    
Number of reportable segments 1    
Segment Reporting, CODM, Profit (Loss) Measure, How Used, Description The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer. The CODM uses net income to evaluate income generated from segment assets in deciding whether to reinvest profits into the Company’s end-to-end trading solutions or into other areas, such as for acquisitions or to pay dividends. Net income is used to monitor budget versus actual results. The significant segment expenses and net income reviewed by the CODM conform to the presentation of such items in the consolidated statements of operations.    
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Total Revenue and Long-lived Assets [Member] | United Kingdom [Member]      
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Concentration Risk, Percentage 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
v3.25.4
Segment and Geographic Information - Summary of Revenue and Long-lived Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 846,268 $ 817,097 $ 752,547
Long-lived assets 112,431 107,298  
United States [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 568,383 568,595 523,683
Long-lived assets 99,849 92,983  
United Kingdom [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 177,257 161,838 147,019
Long-lived assets 10,740 12,683  
Other [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 100,628 86,664 $ 81,845
Long-lived assets $ 1,842 $ 1,632  
v3.25.4
Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Contribution to defined plans $ 12.4 $ 11.7 $ 7.6
Non-qualified deferred cash incentive plan maximum eligibility percentage of employees 100.00%    
Mutual fund investments and deferred compensation obligation, at fair value $ 11.5 $ 11.1  
v3.25.4
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - Summary of Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents with Restricted or Segregated Cash (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Line Items]      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 519,734 $ 544,478  
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes 48,722 47,107  
Total 675,851 700,459 $ 611,672
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]      
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Line Items]      
Cash and cash equivalents 519,734 544,478 451,280
Cash Segregated under Federal Regulations [Member]      
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Line Items]      
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes 48,722 47,107 45,122
Receivables from Broker-Dealers, Clearing Organizations and Customers [Member]      
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Line Items]      
Restricted cash deposits with clearing organizations and broker-dealers 107,223 107,652 115,151
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Member]      
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Line Items]      
Other restricted cash deposits $ 172 $ 1,222 $ 119
v3.25.4
Parent Company Information - Condensed Statements of Financial Condition (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 519,734 $ 544,478    
Investments, at fair value 170,677 165,260    
Accounts receivable 100,989 91,845    
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 110,629 98,078    
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 112,431 107,298    
Operating lease right-of-use assets 51,854 58,132    
Prepaid expenses and other assets 46,972 82,584    
Total assets 1,934,886 1,789,216    
Liabilities        
Accrued employee compensation 73,879 68,054    
Income and other tax liabilities 49,267 3,683    
Borrowings 220,000 0    
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 42,584 37,320    
Operating lease liabilities 64,938 72,654    
Total liabilities 776,627 400,556    
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 12,592 0    
Stockholders' equity        
Preferred stock 0 0    
Common stock voting 123 123    
Additional paid-in capital 305,923 350,701    
Treasury stock (694,764) (333,369)    
Retained earnings 1,538,746 1,405,904    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,361) (34,699)    
Total stockholders' equity 1,145,667 1,388,660 $ 1,292,963 $ 1,081,093
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders' equity 1,934,886 1,789,216    
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Parent) [Member]        
ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents 9,254 94,332    
Investments, at fair value 64,298 60,735    
Accounts receivable 1,267 1,397    
Receivable from subsidiaries 13,754 22,606    
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 16 18    
Furniture, equipment, leasehold improvements and capitalized software, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 13,464 15,617    
Operating lease right-of-use assets 47,430 51,416    
Investments in subsidiaries 1,300,111 1,179,524    
Prepaid expenses and other assets 7,294 40,903    
Income and other tax receivable 9,779 8,253    
Total assets 1,466,667 1,474,801    
Liabilities        
Accrued employee compensation 9,178 9,707    
Income and other tax liabilities 3,142 722    
Borrowings 220,000 0    
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 16,037 10,646    
Operating lease liabilities 60,051 65,066    
Total liabilities 308,408 86,141    
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 12,592 0    
Stockholders' equity        
Preferred stock 0 0    
Common stock voting 123 123    
Additional paid-in capital 305,923 350,701    
Treasury stock (694,764) (333,369)    
Retained earnings 1,538,746 1,405,904    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,361) (34,699)    
Total stockholders' equity 1,145,667 1,388,660    
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders' equity 1,466,667 1,474,801    
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]        
Stockholders' equity        
Preferred stock 0 0    
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Parent) [Member]        
Stockholders' equity        
Preferred stock $ 0 $ 0    
v3.25.4
Parent Company Information - Condensed Statements of Operations (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues $ 846,268 $ 817,097 $ 752,547
Expenses      
Employee compensation and benefits 248,537 235,880 206,926
Depreciation and amortization 76,699 73,824 70,557
Professional and consulting fees 31,487 27,382 31,935
General and administrative 26,588 22,709 23,042
Total expenses 504,430 476,227 437,528
Operating income 341,838 340,870 315,019
Other income (expense)      
Interest expense (1,487) (1,601) (1,983)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate 457 1,395 735
Other, net 1,790 (6,164) (3,496)
Total other income (expense) 25,157 19,676 17,681
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 366,995 360,546 332,700
Benefit from income taxes 120,083 86,365 74,645
Net income 246,627 274,181 258,055
Comprehensive income available for common stockholders 276,895 263,852 271,382
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Parent) [Member]      
Revenues 258,450 246,600 270,700
Expenses      
Employee compensation and benefits 10,388 12,091 13,938
Depreciation and amortization 2,200 2,186 2,153
Professional and consulting fees 6,341 6,149 5,828
General and administrative 4,154 1,660 2,301
Total expenses 23,083 22,086 24,220
Operating income 235,367 224,514 246,480
Other income (expense)      
Interest income 5,202 4,615 3,557
Interest expense (769) (167) (155)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate 457 1,395 735
Other, net 2,249 (5,088) (369)
Total other income (expense) 7,139 755 3,768
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 242,506 225,269 250,248
Benefit from income taxes (4,122) (6,550) (5,586)
Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries 246,628 231,819 255,834
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries 284 42,362 2,221
Net income 246,912 274,181 258,055
Other comprehensive income (loss), net 30,338 (10,329) 13,327
Comprehensive income available for common stockholders $ 277,250 $ 263,852 $ 271,382
v3.25.4
Parent Company Information - Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net Income (Loss) $ 246,627 $ 274,181 $ 258,055
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 76,699 73,824 70,557
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets 7,523 6,639 5,853
Stock-based compensation expense 30,918 29,684 29,190
Deferred taxes 22,019 (3,878) (5,815)
Other (1,620) 7,042 (3,113)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable (2,380) (3,730) (7,116)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets 819 1,009 (11,898)
(Decrease) increase in accrued employee compensation 3,195 7,049 1,466
Increase (decrease) in income and other tax liabilities 23,510 (3,284) (14,691)
(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 4,000 3,543 (7,229)
(Decrease) in operating lease liabilities (9,019) (8,730) (6,735)
Net cash provided by operating activities 382,139 385,237 333,767
Cash flows from investing activities      
Acquisition of business (36,515) 0 (78,476)
Proceeds from maturities and sales 10,570 12,440 4,452
Purchases (12,968) (42,810) (28,818)
Purchases of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements (8,204) (9,942) (9,326)
Net cash (used in) investing activities (96,927) (86,935) (155,290)
Cash flows from financing activities      
Cash dividends on common stock (115,199) (112,697) (109,658)
Exercise of stock options 0 2,988 940
Withholding tax payments on Full Value Awards vesting and stock option exercises (17,155) (16,194) (25,839)
Repurchases of common stock (420,015) (75,474) 0
Net cash (used in) financing activities (332,369) (201,377) (147,057)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 22,549 (8,138) 7,588
Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash      
Net increase/(decrease) for the period (24,608) 88,787 39,008
Beginning of period 700,459 611,672 572,664
End of period 675,851 700,459 611,672
Supplemental cash flow information:      
Cash paid for income taxes 62,834 96,932 94,814
Cash paid for interest 721 1,717 1,870
Non-cash investing and financing activity      
Excise tax on repurchases of common stock 3,361 0 0
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 783 1,840 1,183
Treasury stock used for acquisition of business 0 0 (43,841)
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Parent) [Member]      
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net Income (Loss) 246,912 274,181 258,055
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 2,200 2,186 2,153
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets 3,986 3,697 3,361
Stock-based compensation expense 7,042 7,130 9,725
Deferred taxes (625) 397 101
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries (284) (42,362) (2,221)
Other (550) 4,304 (4,675)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable 130 526 (1,154)
Decrease in receivable from subsidiaries 26,332 12,694 5,474
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets 2,057 304 1,296
(Decrease) increase in accrued employee compensation (529) 1,118 (1,104)
(Increase) decrease in income and other tax receivables (1,526) (579) 3,800
Increase (decrease) in income and other tax liabilities (941) (2,278) 2,287
(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 8,495 4,809 (861)
(Decrease) in operating lease liabilities (5,015) (4,669) (3,624)
Net cash provided by operating activities 287,452 261,364 272,424
Cash flows from investing activities      
Acquisition of business (38,069) 0 (81,161)
Investments in subsidiaries (700) (30) (10,058)
Proceeds from maturities and sales 10,570 12,440 4,454
Purchases (12,968) (42,810) (28,818)
Purchases of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements (44) (156) (239)
Net cash (used in) investing activities (41,211) (30,556) (115,822)
Cash flows from financing activities      
Cash dividends on common stock (115,199) (112,697) (109,658)
Exercise of stock options 0 2,988 940
Withholding tax payments on Full Value Awards vesting and stock option exercises (17,155) (16,194) (25,839)
Repurchases of common stock (420,015) (75,474) 0
Proceeds from borrowings 220,000 100,000 100,000
Repayments of borrowings 0 (100,000) (100,000)
Net cash (used in) financing activities (332,369) (201,377) (134,557)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 0 0 (3)
Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash      
Net increase/(decrease) for the period (86,128) 29,431 22,042
Beginning of period 95,382 65,951 43,909
End of period 9,254 95,382 65,951
Supplemental cash flow information:      
Cash paid for income taxes 44,179 53,999 55,784
Cash paid for interest 0 167 35
Non-cash investing and financing activity      
Exercise of stock options - cashless 0 1,735 0
Excise tax on repurchases of common stock 3,361 0 0
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 0 0 1,072
Treasury stock used for acquisition of business 0 0 43,841
Mutual Funds Held In Rabbi Trust [Member]      
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase)/decrease in trading investments (359) (621) (1,103)
Mutual Funds Held In Rabbi Trust [Member] | MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Parent) [Member]      
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase)/decrease in trading investments (232) (94) (189)
Trading Investments [Member]      
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
(Increase)/decrease in trading investments $ 206 $ (629) $ (25,248)
v3.25.4
Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2029
Feb. 04, 2026
USD ($)
LetterOfCredit
Aug. 09, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Borrowings       $ 220,000 $ 0
2026 Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Sub-limit for swingline loans   $ 380,000      
Credit spread adjustment   0.10%      
Borrowings   $ 220,000      
2026 Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Changes of debt amount under the calculation of consolidated leverage ratio   200,000      
2026 Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Changes of debt amount under the calculation of consolidated leverage ratio   $ 30,000      
2023 Credit Agreement [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Sub-limit for swingline loans     $ 380,000    
2023 Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Standby letter of credit | LetterOfCredit   1      
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | 2026 Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Revolving loans and letters of credit   $ 750,000      
Additional borrowings under credit agreement   $ 375,000      
Expiration period of credit agreement Feb. 02, 2029        
Period of credit agreement   364 days      
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | 2023 Credit Agreement [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Revolving loans and letters of credit     $ 750,000    
Additional borrowings under credit agreement       $ 375,000  
Expiration period of credit agreement     Aug. 09, 2026    
Period of credit agreement       364 days  
Borrowings       $ 220,000  
Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | 2026 Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Sub-limit for letter of credit   $ 5,000      
Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | 2023 Credit Agreement [Member]          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Sub-limit for letter of credit     $ 5,000