Why MarketAxess' Strong Q2 Earnings Beat Has Investors on Edge

Key Takeaways MKTX's Q2 EPS of $2 beat estimates and rose from $1.72 a year earlier on record trading volume.Total revenues rose 11% to $219.5M, fueled by market volatility and strong bond trading activity.Expenses climbed 10% to $127.6M, driven by higher compensation, tech, G&A and clearing costs.MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $2, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.1%. Also, the bottom line increased from $1.72 per share a year ago.Total re ...