Marchex (MCHX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Marchex, Inc. develops conversational analytics and call-tracking solutions that help businesses optimize marketing campaigns and improve customer engagement. Initially established as a pay-per-call advertising network catering to local businesses, the company has since expanded its suite of services to include AI-driven call transcription, sentiment analysis, and detailed conversion metrics. Clients leverage the Marchex platform to gain real-time insights into inbound call performance, enabling them to tailor their advertising spend and messaging with precision.

Marchex’s core offerings center on call analytics and conversational intelligence. The company’s voice-processing technology transforms every customer interaction into structured data that can be analyzed at scale. By applying machine learning algorithms to identify trends, detect customer intent, and assess call quality, Marchex empowers enterprises in sectors such as automotive, insurance, home services, and financial services to measure the true ROI of their paid media campaigns.

While its primary footprint is in North America, Marchex serves clients across a broad range of markets and business sizes, from local franchises to national multi-location enterprises. The company integrates with major advertising platforms, search engines, and customer relationship management systems, offering seamless data flow that enhances marketing attribution and operational efficiency. Over time, Marchex has added digital channels to its analytics stack, enabling holistic measurement of both online and offline consumer journeys.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lonergan and a seasoned management team, Marchex emphasizes continuous innovation in voice and data analytics. The company’s commitment to research and development has produced patented technologies for keyword spotting, call scoring, and automated summarization. As businesses increasingly seek quantifiable measures of customer engagement, Marchex positions itself as a strategic partner for marketers looking to align their digital and telephonic channels under a unified analytics framework.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.00 to $2.05
• 50-Day Range: $1.31 to $2.20
• 52-Week Range: $1.26 to $2.40
• Volume: 7,773 shs
• Average Volume: 42,180 shs
• Market Capitalization: $88.29 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Marchex Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Marchex scored higher than 27% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 543rd out of 663 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Marchex.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Marchex are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.10) to ($0.08) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Marchex is -15.54, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Marchex is -15.54, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Marchex has a P/B Ratio of 2.69. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.07% of the float of Marchex has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Marchex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Marchex has recently increased by 49.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Marchex does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Marchex does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.07% of the float of Marchex has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Marchex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Marchex has recently increased by 49.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.93

News Sentiment

Marchex has a news sentiment score of 0.93. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Marchex this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Marchex insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

21.65% of the stock of Marchex is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

73.46% of the stock of Marchex is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MCHX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MCHX shares performed this year?

Marchex's stock was trading at $1.75 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MCHX stock has increased by 15.4% and is now trading at $2.02.

How were Marchex's earnings last quarter?

Marchex, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHX) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March, 6th. The technology company reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.02) by $0.02. The technology company earned $11.92 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $12.01 million. Marchex had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.52% and a negative net margin of 11.43%.
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Does Marchex have any subsidiaries?

Marchex subsidiaries include these companies: Sonar Technologies Inc, Callcap, Telmetrics, Jingle Networks, VoiceStar, Open List, IndustryBrains, and others.

How do I buy shares of Marchex?

Shares of MCHX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Marchex own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Marchex investors own include Assertio (ASRT), Tesla (TSLA), Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), Onconova Therapeutics (ONTX), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), Peabody Energy (BTU) and Micron Technology (MU).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/06/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Internet Software & Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:MCHX
• CIK: 1224133
• Web: www.marchex.com
• Phone: (206) 331-3300
• Fax: 206-331-3695
• Employees: 190
• Year Founded: 2003

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.13)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$4.95 million
• Net Margins: -11.43%
• Pretax Margin: -10.53%
• Return on Equity: -16.52%
• Return on Assets: -12.64%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.50
• Quick Ratio: 2.50

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $48.12 million
• Price / Sales: 1.83
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.75 per share
• Price / Book: 2.69

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 43,710,000
• Free Float: 34,250,000
• Market Cap: $88.29 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.89