MarketAxess Gets Upgrade to Buy from Argus
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025 2:20 am ET1min read
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MarketAxess specializes in operating an online bond trading platform, generating revenue through various services such as monthly trading commissions, financial information services, post-trade matching and regulatory reporting services, and technology services. At the end of 2023, the company reported USD 3,127.3 billion in bond transactions and over 2,000 active users, primarily from the Americas (79.4%), Europe (18.2%), and Asia (2.4%) regions [1].
The upgrade by Argus is based on MarketAxess's record Q2 results, which showed 11% revenue growth and a 41% increase in total trading volume. This growth is attributed to the company's digital transformation and expansion into electronic trading, which aligns with the broader industry trend towards digitization and automation.
The acquisition of a digital bond trading platform further underscores MarketAxess's commitment to innovation and growth. By integrating this platform, the company aims to enhance its service offerings and capture a larger share of the market.
MarketAxess's strong financial performance and strategic positioning make it an attractive investment for investors looking to capitalize on the growing demand for electronic trading in fixed-income markets.
References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/marketaxess-shares-rise-after-argus-upgrade-ce7c50d8dd88f525
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/wall-street-top-analyst-calls-upgrades-downgrades-2508/
Argus analyst Kevin Heal upgraded MarketAxess (MKTX) to Buy from Hold with a $212 price target. The upgrade comes after the firm's recent acquisition of digital bond trading platform, MarketAxess is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for electronic trading in fixed-income markets.
Argus analyst Kevin Heal has upgraded MarketAxess (MKTX) to a Buy rating with a $212 price target, reflecting the company's strong performance and strategic positioning in the digital bond trading market. The upgrade comes after the firm's recent acquisition of a digital bond trading platform, further solidifying its presence in the growing electronic trading sector for fixed-income markets.MarketAxess specializes in operating an online bond trading platform, generating revenue through various services such as monthly trading commissions, financial information services, post-trade matching and regulatory reporting services, and technology services. At the end of 2023, the company reported USD 3,127.3 billion in bond transactions and over 2,000 active users, primarily from the Americas (79.4%), Europe (18.2%), and Asia (2.4%) regions [1].
The upgrade by Argus is based on MarketAxess's record Q2 results, which showed 11% revenue growth and a 41% increase in total trading volume. This growth is attributed to the company's digital transformation and expansion into electronic trading, which aligns with the broader industry trend towards digitization and automation.
The acquisition of a digital bond trading platform further underscores MarketAxess's commitment to innovation and growth. By integrating this platform, the company aims to enhance its service offerings and capture a larger share of the market.
MarketAxess's strong financial performance and strategic positioning make it an attractive investment for investors looking to capitalize on the growing demand for electronic trading in fixed-income markets.
References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/marketaxess-shares-rise-after-argus-upgrade-ce7c50d8dd88f525
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/wall-street-top-analyst-calls-upgrades-downgrades-2508/
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