MarketWise Boosts Quarterly Dividend 20% and Adds $0.20 Special Payout
MarketWise Inc. raised its regular quarterly cash dividend by 20% to $0.25 per Class A share and declared a special $0.20 per share dividend, payable March 31, 2026. Twelve-month cumulative dividends total a 13% yield based on the share price as of March 2, 2026.
1. Dividend Details and Increase
MarketWise’s Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per Class A share—a 20% increase from the prior quarter—and a special cash dividend of $0.20 per share, with an equivalent $0.25 distribution approved for MarketWise, LLC unit holders.
2. Historical Yield and Distribution
Cumulative distributions over the last twelve months total $1.75 per share on a split-adjusted basis, translating into a 13% dividend yield based on the share price as of March 2, 2026, reflecting the company’s consistent cash-return strategy.
3. Payment Schedule and Cash Flow Impact
The dividends are payable on March 31, 2026, with a record date set for March 18. This distribution represents a significant cash outflow that will reduce liquidity, requiring close monitoring of free cash flow generation through upcoming subscription renewals and new user growth.