Miami International (NYSE:MIAX) Price Target Raised to $53.00 at Morgan Stanley

Miami International (NYSE:MIAX) had its price objective increased by Morgan Stanley from $50.00 to $53.00 in a research note published on Friday morning, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Morgan Stanley currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Miami International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Wall Street Zen lowered Miami International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, May 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Miami International from $41.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price target on Miami International from $40.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Miami International from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Miami International has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $51.80.

Miami International Stock Down 0.5%

NYSE MIAX traded down $0.20 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $42.79. 975,394 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,796,356. The firm has a market cap of $4.06 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.57. The company has a 50 day moving average of $44.50 and a two-hundred day moving average of $43.03. Miami International has a 52-week low of $28.63 and a 52-week high of $57.14.

Miami International (NYSE:MIAX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $369.69 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $122.74 million. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 40.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.38 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts predict that Miami International will post 1.53 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Miami International

In related news, Director Judson Gray Teekell sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.00, for a total value of $120,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 75,251 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,010,040. This represents a 3.83% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Thomas P. Gallagher sold 28,228 shares of Miami International stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.27, for a total transaction of $1,193,197.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,723,275 shares in the company, valued at $72,842,834.25. The trade was a 1.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 876,546 shares of company stock valued at $38,552,360 over the last quarter. 15.60% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in shares of Miami International during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. National Bank of Canada FI acquired a new position in Miami International in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Comerica Bank raised its stake in Miami International by 295.6% during the 4th quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 1,254 shares of the company’s stock valued at $56,000 after acquiring an additional 937 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in Miami International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $66,000. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new position in shares of Miami International in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $61,000.

Key Stories Impacting Miami International

Here are the key news stories impacting Miami International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Miami International Holdings to $53 from $50 and reiterated an overweight rating, implying meaningful upside from current levels. Benzinga / The Fly report
• Positive Sentiment: MIAX reported a record year-to-date average daily volume, suggesting strong trading activity and healthy business momentum in its markets. Traders Magazine article
• Neutral Sentiment: The company announced it will release second-quarter 2026 results after market close on August 5, 2026, which mainly sets up the next major catalyst for the stock. PR Newswire article
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insider sale reports surfaced on July 9, including transactions by several executives and directors, which can pressure sentiment even if the sales are routine or preplanned. American Banking News article

Miami International Company Profile

Miami International (NYSE:MIAX) is a U.S. exchange holding company that operates electronic trading venues and provides market infrastructure for listed options and related products. Its primary business activities include operating regulated exchanges, delivering market data feeds, and offering trading technology and connectivity services designed for professional traders, broker-dealers, and market makers. The company focuses on low-latency execution, order matching, and the operational controls required to support high-volume, automated trading strategies in listed derivatives.

Products and services provided by Miami International include fully electronic order matching engines, transmittable market data and feed products, colocation and connectivity solutions, and tools for risk management and regulatory compliance.