MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC Leases Disclosure
14. Leases
The Company has operating leases for corporate offices with initial lease terms ranging from one-year to 15 years. Certain leases contain options to extend the initial term at the Company’s discretion. The Company accounts for the option to extend when it is reasonably certain of being exercised. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants. The Company also has operating and finance leases for equipment with initial lease terms ranging from one-year to 5 years.
The following table presents the components of operating lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
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Year Ended December 31, |
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Lease cost: |
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Classification |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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(In thousands) |
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Operating lease cost - office space |
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Occupancy |
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$ |
11,325 |
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$ |
11,034 |
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$ |
12,861 |
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Operating lease cost - equipment |
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Technology and communications |
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390 |
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390 |
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98 |
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Variable lease costs |
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Occupancy |
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3,379 |
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3,327 |
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237 |
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Total operating lease cost |
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$ |
15,094 |
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$ |
14,751 |
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$ |
13,196 |
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Finance lease expense was $0.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The Company determines whether an arrangement is, or includes, a lease at contract inception. Lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date and are initially measured based on the present value of lease payments over the defined lease term. As the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company used its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of lease payments.
The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate are as follows:
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As of |
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Lease Term and Discount Rate |
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December 31, 2025 |
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December 31, 2024 |
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Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) - operating leases |
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8.1 |
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8.8 |
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Weighted average discount rate - operating leases |
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6.1 |
% |
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6.1 |
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Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) - finance leases |
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0.8 |
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Weighted average discount rate - finance leases |
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— |
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7.2 |
% |
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The following table presents the maturity of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025:
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Operating Leases |
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(In thousands) |
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2026 |
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$ |
12,671 |
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2027 |
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9,555 |
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2028 |
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8,732 |
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2029 |
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9,006 |
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2030 |
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9,039 |
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2031 and thereafter |
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33,186 |
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Total lease payments |
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82,189 |
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Less: imputed interest |
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17,251 |
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Present value of lease liabilities |
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$ |
64,938 |
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Feb 24, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 20, 2019 | |
| 2016 | Feb 21, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 | |
About Leases Disclosures
Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.
Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.