mktw-20260709 0001805651 False 0001805651 2026-07-09 2026-07-09 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 9, 2026 MarketWise, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-39405 87-1767914 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1125 N. Charles St. Baltimore , Maryland 21201 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (888) 261-2693 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share MKTW The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 9, 2026, MarketWise, Inc. issued a press release announcing preliminary selected unaudited financial and operational updates results for the second quarter of 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is herein incorporated by reference. The foregoing information (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 MarketWise, Inc. press release, dated Jul y 9 , 2026 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MarketWise, Inc. Date: July 9, 2026 By: /s/ Erik Mickels Name: Erik Mickels Title: Chief Operating and Financial Officer

MarketWise, Inc. released preliminary unaudited Q2 2026 financial and operational updates on July 9, 2026, providing stakeholders with insights into the company's performance and growth trajectory during the second quarter.

On July 9, 2026, MarketWise, Inc. announced preliminary selected unaudited financial and operational updates for the second quarter of 2026. The press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1, provides insights into the company's performance during this period, showcasing operational metrics and financial results that are significant for stakeholders. This announcement is part of the company's regular fiscal reporting process and aims to inform investors about their current financial health. The filing indicates that the information is intended for transparency but is not to be considered officially filed under the Exchange Act.

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