MarketAxess reported disappointing third-quarter results as ongoing pressure on its US corporate bond business was a headwind. Revenue increased 1% year over year to $210 million, while adjusted diluted earnings per share stayed nearly unchanged at $1.86.
Founded in 2000, MarketAxess is a leading electronic fixed-income trading platform that connects broker/dealers and institutional investors. The company is primarily focused on credit-based fixed-income securities, with its main trading products being US investment-grade and high-yield bonds, eurobonds, and emerging-market corporate debt. The company has expanded more aggressively into Treasuries and municipal bonds with the acquisitions of LiquidityEdge and MuniBrokers in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The company also provides pre- and post-trade services with its acquisition of Regulatory Reporting Hub from Deutsche Börse Group in 2020, adding to its product offerings.