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MarketWise (MKTW)
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MarketWise (MKTW) Price & Analysis

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MKTW Stock Chart & Stats

$19.94
$0.27(1.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$19.94
$0.27(1.37%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowMarketWise’s TTM free cash flow (~$47M) and a rebound after a 2024 dip indicate durable cash generation. Consistent positive FCF supports reinvestment in product and marketing, funds dividends and buybacks, and provides a cash cushion that reduces reliance on external financing over the next several quarters.
Very High Gross MarginsMid-to-high 80% gross margins reflect a high-margin digital subscription business with low incremental cost per subscriber. Those margins provide strong contribution to fixed costs, enabling profitability leverage as subscriber trends stabilize and supporting sustainable operating cash flow even if top-line growth is muted.
Recurring Subscription Model + Subscriber RecoveryA subscription-driven business with returning subscriber growth (381k) implies recurring revenue and higher lifetime value potential. Combined with active capital allocation (dividends and buybacks), this supports durable revenue visibility, easier forecasting, and steady cash returns to shareholders over a multi-quarter horizon.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclinePersistent top-line contraction across multiple years erodes operating leverage and indicates structural demand challenges. Continued revenue shrinkage forces higher relative marketing spend to sustain subscribers, pressuring margins and making long-term margin recovery harder without clear growth inflection.
Deeply Negative Shareholders' EquitySignificantly negative equity (~-$267M TTM) weakens the balance sheet and reduces financial flexibility. It raises refinancing and covenant risks, limits the company’s ability to absorb shocks or pursue larger strategic investments, and could constrain capital markets options during adverse operating cycles.
Operating Margin CompressionDeclining EBIT margins to ~15% and near-breakeven net profit reduce the company’s earnings buffer. Lower operating profitability heightens sensitivity to customer acquisition costs and cyclical spend, making dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment riskier unless revenue trends reverse or cost structure improves materially.

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MKTW FAQ

What was MarketWise’s price range in the past 12 months?
MarketWise lowest stock price was $13.49 and its highest was $22.83 in the past 12 months.
    What is MarketWise’s market cap?
    MarketWise’s market cap is $300.19M.
      When is MarketWise’s upcoming earnings report date?
      MarketWise’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 82 days.
        How were MarketWise’s earnings last quarter?
        MarketWise released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported -$0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.646 by -$0.886.
          Is MarketWise overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts MarketWise’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does MarketWise pay dividends?
            MarketWise pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.73%. See more information on MarketWise dividends here
              What is MarketWise’s EPS estimate?
              MarketWise’s EPS estimate is 0.48.
                How many shares outstanding does MarketWise have?
                MarketWise has 2,792,711 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to MarketWise’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  MarketWise reported an EPS of -$0.24 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.646. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.994%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MarketWise?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MKTW
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      MarketWise

                      MarketWise, Inc. operates a comprehensive multi-brand platform that offers subscription-based financial research, educational materials, software, and specialized tools to investors across the United States and internationally. The company's diverse portfolio includes independent investment analysis and a variety of analytical software, all provided on a subscription basis. These resources are accessible across multiple platforms, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. MarketWise caters to a significant user base, serving approximately 972,000 paid subscribers alongside about 13.7 million free subscribers. Founded in 1999, MarketWise, Inc. is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

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