GlobeNewswire·Nov 5, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

MarketWise Reports Q3 Billings Increase of 27% YoY to $80.7 Million and Q3 CFFO Increase to $7.8 Million; Net Revenue of $80.1 Million and Net Income of $15.1 Million for Q3 2026; FY 2026 Dividend Target To Class A Shareholders of $1.80 Per Share

MarketWise, Inc. reported third quarter 2026 billings of $80.7 million, a 27% year-over-year increase.
Cash flow from operating activities for the quarter was $7.8 million, up 261.5% compared to the same period in 2025.
Total net revenue for the third quarter was $80.1 million, while net income was $15.1 million.
Paid subscribers totaled 389 thousand as of September 30, 2026, with 2.0 million active free subscribers.
Average revenue per user (ARPU) increased to $860 as of September 30, 2026, up 52% from the prior year.
The company affirmed its full-year 2026 billings target of approximately $330 million & its CFFO target of $50 million.
A regular quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share was paid to Class A shareholders, maintaining the full-year target of $1.80 per share.
Cash & cash equivalents stood at $27.4 million as of September 30, 2026, with no outstanding debt.
Management shifted focus from customer acquisition to monetization in Q3, resulting in a slight decline in paid subscribers from the previous quarter.
FY 2026 tax distributions are projected to decrease by approximately $12.1 million compared to FY 2025.