01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 30, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) reported second quarter 2026 results in an 8-K furnished under Item 2.02, with the full press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Revenues were $558.9 milliona, up 9.0% (8.3% on a constant currency basis) from the prior year period. Net income was $206.7 million, up 17.8%, and adjusted net income was $228.1 million, up 10.7%. Diluted EPS was $0.85 and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.97.
Adjusted EBITDA was $304.1 millionb, with a 54.4% margin versus 54.2% a year earlier. Average daily volume reached $3.0 trillion, up 18.2%, with quarterly ADV records in rates futures, fully electronic U.S. high yield credit, convertibles/swaps/options and repurchase agreements. Growth was broad across asset classes.
Rates revenue rose 10.2% to $302.5 millionc, credit rose 3.3% to $128.4 million, equities rose 13.5% to $38.9 million, and money markets rose 5.6% to $44.0 million. Market data revenue increased 22.6% to $37.3 million, which the company attributed mainly to amendments to its LSEG market data license agreement effective November 2025. International revenue was $245.1 million, up 13.9%.
Operating expenses were roughly flat at $313.7 milliond, as higher technology costs were offset by lower general and administrative expenses tied to a decline in foreign exchange losses. The company repurchased 1,908,308 Class A shares for $188.9 million during the quarter, leaving $334.3 million of repurchase authorization.
The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, payable September 15, 2026. Full-year 2026 guidance was unchanged, including adjusted expenses of $1,100 to 1,160 million, trending toward the top half of the range.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Total revenue of $558.9 million, up 9.0% year over year; international revenue of $245.1 million, up 13.9%.
- Net income of $206.7 million (up 17.8%) and diluted EPS of $0.85; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.97 versus $0.87 a year earlier.
- Average daily volume of $3.0 trillion, up 18.2%, with quarterly ADV records in rates futures, fully electronic U.S. high yield credit, convertibles/swaps/options and repurchase agreements.
- Market data revenue rose 22.6% to $37.3 million, driven by amendments to the LSEG market data license agreement effective November 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $304.1 million with a 54.4% margin, compared with 54.2% in the prior year period.
- Repurchased $188.9 million of Class A stock in the quarter; $334.3 million of authorization remains. Quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share declared, a 16.7% increase from the prior year.
- Full-year 2026 guidance unchanged, with adjusted expenses of $1,100 to 1,160 million trending toward the top half of the range and LSEG market data contract revenue of approximately $105 million.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Tradeweb's revenue and profitability trend in the second quarter of 2026?
Total revenue was $558.9 million, up 9.0% (8.3% on a constant currency basis). Net income rose 17.8% to $206.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose 9.4% to $304.1 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin edging up to 54.4% from 54.2%.
Which asset classes drove growth?
Rates revenue rose 10.2% to $302.5 million, and equities rose 13.5% to $38.9 million. Money markets grew 5.6% to $44.0 million and credit grew 3.3% to $128.4 million. Market data revenue increased 22.6% to $37.3 million, mainly due to amendments to the LSEG market data license agreement.
Why did operating expenses stay flat while adjusted expenses rose?
Operating expenses were $313.7 million versus $313.1 million a year earlier. Adjusted expenses rose 9.4% to $276.4 million, driven by higher technology and communication spending and data fees tied to trading volumes, plus higher depreciation and amortization. GAAP general and administrative expenses fell, mainly due to lower foreign exchange losses.
How is the company returning capital to shareholders?
Tradeweb repurchased 1,908,308 Class A shares at an average price of $99.01 for $188.9 million in the quarter, leaving $334.3 million of repurchase authorization. The Board declared a $0.14 quarterly dividend per share, payable September 15, 2026 to holders of record as of September 1, 2026.
Has full-year 2026 guidance changed?
No. The company left its full-year 2026 guidance unchanged, including adjusted expenses of $1,100 to 1,160 million, an assumed non-GAAP tax rate of about 23.5% to 24.5%, cash capital expenditures and capitalized software development of about $107 to 117 million, and LSEG market data contract revenue of about $105 million.
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