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MCX shares fall 7% despite 130% rise in Q2 profit

2026-11-04 · 2 sources · Economic Times Stocks

In short

MCX shares fell nearly 7% after the company reported second-quarter results. Net profit rose 130% year on year, and revenue rose 114%.

The market still sold the stock even with strong earnings. The reporting says higher technology costs and taxes hurt the results, but it does not give the full management view.

What the reporting says

MCX shares fell nearly 7% even as the exchange reported second-quarter net profit growth of 130% and revenue growth of 114%. The publisher summary said Jefferies viewed EBITDA as largely in line with estimates, but higher technology costs and taxes weighed on the results. The immediate market reaction was negative, while the exact date of the quarterly release and the full management commentary were not stated in the available reporting.

Why it matters

MCX reported second-quarter results that showed sharp profit and revenue growth, but the stock still dropped nearly 7%. The publisher summary said Jefferies found EBITDA largely in line with estimates, while higher technology costs and taxes affected the results. The reporting does not state the exact quarter-end date or whether management changed guidance.

Touches: MCX, Jefferies, Markets, Companies

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