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MarketWise, Inc. Declares Regular and Special Dividend on Class A Common Stock totaling $0.45

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MarketWise (NASDAQ: MKTW) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per Class A share and a special cash dividend of $0.20 per Class A share, totaling $0.45 per Class A share, declared May 5, 2026.

The dividends and a comparable $0.25 distribution to MarketWise, LLC common unit holders will be paid on June 25, 2026 to holders of record on May 15, 2026.

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Positive

  • Total cash distribution of $0.45 per Class A share
  • Regular dividend of $0.25 per Class A share declared
  • Special dividend of $0.20 per Class A share declared
  • Payment date set for June 25, 2026 with Record Date May 15, 2026
  • Comparable distribution of $0.25 approved for LLC common unit holders

Negative

  • Creates a discrete cash outflow on June 25, 2026 tied to declared distributions

News Market Reaction – MKTW

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-3.70% News Effect

On the day this news was published, MKTW declined 3.70%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

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BALTIMORE, May 05, 2026 (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 regular quarterly cash dividend and a special cash dividend to holders of Class A common stock of $0.25 and $0.20 per share, respectively, on May 5, 2026. A comparable distribution of $0.25 per common unit has also been approved to holders of MarketWise, LLC common units. The dividend and distribution will be paid on June 25, 2026. The Record Date is May 15, 2026.

About MarketWise

Founded with a mission to level the playing field for self-directed investors, today MarketWise is a leading multi-brand subscription services platform providing premium financial research, software, education, and tools for investors.

With more than 25 years of operating history, MarketWise serves a community of millions of free and paid Subscribers. MarketWise’s products are a trusted source for high-value financial research, education, actionable investment ideas, and investment software. MarketWise is a 100% digital, direct-to-customer company offering its research across a variety of platforms including mobile, desktops, and tablets. MarketWise has a proven, agile, and scalable platform and our vision is to become the leading financial solutions platform for self-directed investors.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s performance and ability to generate cash flow. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recently filed periodic reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future, unless required by law.

MarketWise Investor Relations Contact Information

Email: ir@marketwise.com

MarketWise Media Contact

Email: media@marketwise.com


FAQ

What dividend did MarketWise (MKTW) declare on May 5, 2026?

MarketWise declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 and a special dividend of $0.20, totaling $0.45 per Class A share. According to MarketWise, both dividends are payable June 25, 2026.

When is the MarketWise (MKTW) dividend record date and payment date?

The Record Date for the dividends is May 15, 2026 and the Payment Date is June 25, 2026. According to MarketWise, holders of record on May 15 will receive the payments on June 25.

Will MarketWise (MKTW) LLC unit holders receive a distribution with the May 5, 2026 declaration?

Yes. According to MarketWise, a comparable distribution of $0.25 per common unit was approved for MarketWise, LLC common unit holders and will be paid June 25, 2026.

How much cash will MarketWise (MKTW) return per Class A share in this declaration?

MarketWise will return $0.45 per Class A share in total—$0.25 regular plus $0.20 special. According to MarketWise, both amounts make up the June 25 payment.

Does the MarketWise (MKTW) announcement specify who is eligible for the dividend?

Eligibility is limited to holders of Class A common stock of record on May 15, 2026. According to MarketWise, holders on that record date will receive the June 25 cash payment.