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MARKETWISE, INC.
CIK 1805651Updated Sep 24, 2026
SecurityMKTW · NASDAQ · equity
Name history
Ascendant Digital Acquisition Corp. · through Jul 21, 2021
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MarketWise, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Class A Common Stock of $0.45 Per Share ↗
Recent filings
Regulation FD Disclosure
Items 7.01, 9.01
SCHEDULE 13G/A filing
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Items 5.07
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Items 2.02, 9.01
10-Q filing
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Financials
FY 2025 · USDSource
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 218,379,000Source | 259,515,000Source | 396,555,000Source | 442,508,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 453,000Source | 592,000Source | 690,000Source | 892,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 30,043,000Source | 30,043,000Source | 31,038,000Source | 31,307,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 3,813,000Source | 4,673,000Source | 6,255,000Source | 16,047,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 70,140,000Source | 97,876,000Source | 155,174,000Source | 158,575,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 5,722,000Source | 1,876,000Source | 4,528,000Source | 4,040,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 131,701,000Source | 168,833,000Source | 267,841,000Source | 279,175,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 6,684,000Source | 3,182,000Source | 7,331,000Source | 9,468,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | — | 0Source | 287,000Source | 629,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 432,004,000Source | 477,439,000Source | 685,498,000Source | 740,891,000Source |
| Commitments and ContingenciesUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | — |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 101,945,000Source | 106,660,000Source | 115,164,000Source | 106,852,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | -113,664,000Source | -119,284,000Source | -126,343,000Source | -128,125,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | 36,000Source | 56,000Source | 65,000Source | 44,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | -11,682,000Source | -12,536,000Source | -11,081,000Source | -21,197,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 218,379,000Source | 259,515,000Source | 396,555,000Source | 442,508,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 234,204,000Source | 260,208,000Source | 373,893,000Source | 385,506,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 908,000Source | 1,629,000Source | 1,446,000Source | 1,484,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 5,175,000Source | 2,738,000Source | 4,366,000Source | 5,831,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 2,611,000Source | 2,811,000Source | 746,000Source | — |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -201,943,000Source | -205,388,000Source | -277,862,000Source | -277,186,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 33,221,000Source | 23,272,000Source | 55,041,000Source | 45,976,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 64,041,000Source | 93,108,000Source | 54,295,000Source | 101,170,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 2,186,000Source | 2,753,000Source | 3,821,000Source | 3,091,000Source |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 11,106,000Source | 12,202,000Source | 23,384,000Source | 9,045,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | 3,805,000Source | -2,652,000Source | 488,000Source | -3,765,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | -123,000Source | 3,470,000Source | -200,000Source | -3,975,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 954,000Source | 2,872,000Source | 1,803,000Source | 1,490,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 45,958,000Source | -22,150,000Source | 62,428,000Source | 48,374,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 170,000Source | 12,770,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -1,567,000Source | -681,000Source | -1,897,000Source | -13,238,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 391,000Source | 133,000Source | 65,000Source | 35,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment ArrangementUSD | 2,360,000Source | 1,368,000Source | 6,032,000Source | 515,000Source |
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | 3,379,000Source | 10,803,000Source | 0Source | 13,054,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -72,107,000Source | -34,458,000Source | -63,953,000Source | -16,192,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | -27,736,000Source | -57,298,000Source | -3,401,000Source | 18,997,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 70,140,000Source | 97,876,000Source | 155,174,000Source | 158,575,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 10,000Source | 727,000Source | 775,000Source | 864,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 494,000Source | 331,000Source | — | — |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | -20,000Source | -9,000Source | 21,000Source | 53,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 11,106,000Source | 12,202,000Source | 23,384,000Source | 9,045,000Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 2,036,000Source | 2,522,000Source | 3,554,000Source | 2,760,000Source |
| Capitalized Computer Software, AmortizationUSD | 1,061,000Source | 1,105,000Source | 737,000Source | 514,000Source |
| DepreciationUSD | 150,000Source | 231,000Source | 267,000Source | 331,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), UnrealizedUSD | 20,000Source | 18,000Source | -23,000Source | 97,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible AssetsUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of BusinessUSD | 0Source | 2,030,000Source | -1,583,000Source | — |
| General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 78,293,000Source | 90,712,000Source | 125,176,000Source | 114,810,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 30,043,000Source | 30,043,000Source | 31,038,000Source | 31,307,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 2,558,000Source | 3,253,000Source | 1,803,000Source | 1,490,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 5,620,000Source | 7,059,000Source | 1,782,000Source | 17,990,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 58,421,000Source | 86,049,000Source | 52,513,000Source | 83,180,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | 5,620,000Source | 7,059,000Source | 1,782,000Source | 17,990,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Impairment LossUSD | — | — | — | 287,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 1,040,000Source | 2,085,000Source | -611,000Source | 15,672,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Common StockUSD | 418,000Source | 301,000Source | 678,000Source | 827,000Source |
| Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling InterestsUSD | -12,172,000Source | -21,082,000Source | -52,855,000Source | — |
| Unrealized Gain (Loss) on DerivativesUSD | 0Source | 0Source | -1,779,000Source | 15,665,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 328,122,000Source | 408,701,000Source | 448,182,000Source | 510,040,000Source |
| Cost of Goods and Services Sold | — | — | — | — |
| Gross Profit (Calculated) · Derived | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 62,596,000Source | 88,988,000Source | 51,805,000Source | 87,283,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 1,040,000Source | 2,085,000Source | -611,000Source | 15,672,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 66,599,000Source | 96,361,000Source | 56,098,000Source | 102,660,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 2,558,000Source | 3,253,000Source | 1,803,000Source | 1,490,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 58,421,000Source | 86,049,000Source | 52,513,000Source | 83,180,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 5,620,000Source | 7,059,000Source | 1,782,000Source | 17,990,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 2.41Source | 0.18Source | 0.06Source | 0.73Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 2.31Source | 0.18Source | 0.05Source | 0.73Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 2,333,000Source | 38,324,000Source | 31,707,000Source | 24,635,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 2,436,000Source | 39,407,000Source | 33,312,000Source | 24,747,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 2,036,000Source | 2,522,000Source | 3,554,000Source | 2,760,000Source |
| Capitalized Computer Software, AmortizationUSD | 1,061,000Source | 1,105,000Source | 737,000Source | 514,000Source |
| Costs and ExpensesUSD | 265,526,000Source | 319,713,000Source | 396,377,000Source | 425,120,000Source |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, NonproductionUSD | 2,186,000Source | 2,753,000Source | 3,821,000Source | 3,091,000Source |
| General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 78,293,000Source | 90,712,000Source | 125,176,000Source | 114,810,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, NetUSD | 2,963,000Source | 5,288,000Source | 4,904,000Source | -295,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | 5,620,000Source | 7,059,000Source | 1,782,000Source | 17,990,000Source |
| Research and Development ExpenseUSD | 8,814,000Source | 9,908,000Source | 8,831,000Source | 8,817,000Source |
| Selling and Marketing ExpenseUSD | 130,954,000Source | 160,707,000Source | 198,592,000Source | 235,326,000Source |