MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW)

MKTW shares have returned 70% since my write-up in April, driven by improving fundamentals. Valuation remains compelling at 7.3 times normalized FCF, given the expectation for double-digit billings growth. The current dividend yield exceeds 10%, in addition to the ongoing buybacks.

MarketWise (MKTW) Q2 Revenue Tops 9%

BALTIMORE, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or the “Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today reported financial results for second quarter 2025.(1)

BALTIMORE, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW), a leading platform for empowering and educating investors, today announced the appointment of Erik Mickels as Chief Operating and Financial Officer, effective immediately.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or “the Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to holders of Class A common stock of $0.20 per share on July 31, 2025. An equivalent and proportionate distribution of $0.20 per unit has also been approved to holders of MarketWise, LLC units (the Class B common stock).

BALTIMORE, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or “the Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today announced that Chief Financial Officer, Erik Mickels, will host one-on-one meetings at the UBS 2025 Fintech One-on-One Conference on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in New York City, New York.

MarketWise is rebounding after a volatile 2024, with new leadership and improved profitability boosting investor confidence. The company benefits from strong retail investor engagement and still-growing demand for independent financial research, positioning it for further market share gains. A clean balance sheet, attractive dividend policy, and discounted valuation versus peers highlight significant upside potential, supported by a conservative DCF analysis.

BALTIMORE, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) ("MarketWise" or "the Company"), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for investors, today announced that Dr. David "Doc" Eifrig has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company on a permanent basis, effective immediately. Dr. Eifrig has served as interim Chief Executive Officer since August 2024.

BALTIMORE, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or the “Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today reported financial results for first quarter 2025.(1)

BALTIMORE, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or “the Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today announced that Chief Financial Officer, Erik Mickels, will host virtual meetings at the UBS SMID-Cap Multisector Virtual Conference on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

BALTIMORE, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or “the Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to holders of Class A common stock of $0.20 per share on May 1, 2025. A comparable distribution of $0.20 per unit has also been approved to holders of MarketWise, LLC units.

Despite past issues, MarketWise's recent 33% stock surge and improved operations justify upgrading the rating from ‘hold' to ‘buy' for risk-tolerant investors. Key financial metrics show mixed results: revenue and subscribers declined, but net profits and adjusted operating cash flow improved significantly. Preliminary Q1 2025 results indicate a positive trend in billings, suggesting potential stabilization and early signs of a turnaround.

BALTIMORE, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or the “Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today reported preliminary selected unaudited financial and operational updates for first quarter 2025 below. Our objective is to provide investors with selected information on recent directional trends in advance of issuing our usual earnings press release announcing first quarter 2025 financial results, which we expect to release in May 2025.

The business is undergoing a successful turnaround as evidenced by a return to sequential billings growth. Cash flow generation is expected to remain solid, which together with the company's strong balance sheet allows for capital returns to shareholders. The stock currently trades for just 0.67 times annualized billings and 4.5 times normalized FCF.

BALTIMORE, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or “the Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, announced that it will effect a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, effective at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 2, 2025. The Company's Class A common stock will begin trading on a reverse-split-adjusted basis when the markets open on April 3, 2025. The Company's Class A common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "MKTW."   The new CUSIP number for the Company's Class A common stock following the reverse stock split will be 57064P206.

BALTIMORE, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or “the Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to holders of Class A common stock of $0.01 per share on February 27, 2025, as referenced in the press release dated February 28, 2025. A comparable distribution of $0.01 per unit has also been approved to holders of MarketWise, LLC units. The dividend and distribution will be paid on March 31, 2025. The Record Date is March 18, 2025.