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StocksMedium•9 July 2026•
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MarketWise Raises FY26 Guidance Following 56% Surge in Q2 Billings

Key Facts

1MarketWise billings increased 56% year-over-year to approximately $91 million in the second quarter of 2026.
2The company raised its FY 2026 billings guidance by 10% to $330 million.
3The company affirmed its FY 2026 dividend target for Class A shareholders at $1.80 per share.

In a move reflecting accelerating subscriber growth and robust operational performance, MarketWise has announced strong preliminary results for the second quarter of 2026. According to reports, the company's billings surged by 56% year-over-year to approximately $91 million during the quarter. Driven by this momentum, management raised its FY 2026 billings guidance by 10% to $330 million while affirming a dividend target of $1.80 per share for Class A shareholders.

This outperformance by MarketWise comes as digital financial services and subscription-based platforms see significant traction; for instance, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported a 7% increase in data and digital solutions revenue in its most recent quarter per earnings data (Search). Compared to the first quarter of 2026, the current guidance raise demonstrates management's confidence in cash flow sustainability, particularly while maintaining a dividend policy that remains aggressive relative to sector peers.

Investors should watch for the release of full audited Q2 results to confirm profit margins. Additionally, the market is awaiting broader economic catalysts, including a speech by the Fed's Bowman on July 7, 2026, which may influence investor sentiment across growth and tech sectors.