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Cboe Reports Q1 EPS Up 54% and Options Surge, 20% Job Cuts Signal Restructuring

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Friday, 01/05/2026 | 14:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder

  • The firm reports $3.66 EPS as net revenue increases 29% driven by stronger options activity.
  • Strong options volumes support the company’s results, with revenue up 29%.

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Cboe Global Markets
reported higher revenue and earnings for the first quarter of 2026, alongside
continued execution of its strategic realignment focused on core businesses,
portfolio simplification, and cost discipline.

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Net revenue rose 29%
year-on-year to $728.9 million, supported by stronger activity across
derivatives, equities, and FX markets. Diluted earnings per share increased 54%
to $3.66, while adjusted EPS rose 48% to $3.70.

Options activity was a
key driver during the quarter, with index options reaching record volumes and
supporting growth in the derivatives business.

Chief Executive
Officer Craig Donohue said the company is executing a strategic review
initiated in 2025 to sharpen focus on core earnings drivers. He confirmed
the planned sale of Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia and said further
organisational changes are expected to reduce headcount by about 20%.

Costs Rise, Guidance Lifted, Taxes Fall

Craig Donohue, CEO, Cboe Global Markets

Operating expenses
increased to $223.3 million from $211.3 million a year earlier, driven mainly
by higher compensation and bonus accruals linked to stronger performance.
Adjusted operating expenses also rose slightly.

The effective tax rate
declined to 25.2% from 28.4% a year earlier, reflecting the resolution of
uncertain tax positions with state and local authorities.

The company raised its
2026 outlook, now expecting organic net revenue growth in the “low double-digit
to mid-teens” range, up from prior guidance of mid single-digit growth. It also
lifted its Data Vantage outlook and lowered full-year adjusted expense guidance
to $838 million to $853 million, citing efficiency actions tied to its
realignment.

Revenue Rises as Restructuring Continues

Chief Financial
Officer Jill Griebenow said the company delivered an “exceptional first
quarter,” highlighting growth across derivatives, cash equities , and data
services, supported by strong index options activity.

Options revenue rose
33% to $467.6 million, driven by higher volumes and pricing, though market
share declined to 29.1%. North American equities and Europe/APAC equities
posted double-digit growth, while FX revenue rose 38% to a record on higher
trading activity.

Donohue said the
restructuring is being implemented from a position of strength and is aimed at
increasing investment in areas including event markets, tokenisation
initiatives, and expansion of clearing services in the US and Europe. He added
that the changes are intended to support long-term growth and capital
allocation discipline.

Cboe Global Markets
reported higher revenue and earnings for the first quarter of 2026, alongside
continued execution of its strategic realignment focused on core businesses,
portfolio simplification, and cost discipline.

Singapore
Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!).

Net revenue rose 29%
year-on-year to $728.9 million, supported by stronger activity across
derivatives, equities, and FX markets. Diluted earnings per share increased 54%
to $3.66, while adjusted EPS rose 48% to $3.70.

Options activity was a
key driver during the quarter, with index options reaching record volumes and
supporting growth in the derivatives business.

Chief Executive
Officer Craig Donohue said the company is executing a strategic review
initiated in 2025 to sharpen focus on core earnings drivers. He confirmed
the planned sale of Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia and said further
organisational changes are expected to reduce headcount by about 20%.

Costs Rise, Guidance Lifted, Taxes Fall

Craig Donohue, CEO, Cboe Global Markets

Operating expenses
increased to $223.3 million from $211.3 million a year earlier, driven mainly
by higher compensation and bonus accruals linked to stronger performance.
Adjusted operating expenses also rose slightly.

The effective tax rate
declined to 25.2% from 28.4% a year earlier, reflecting the resolution of
uncertain tax positions with state and local authorities.

The company raised its
2026 outlook, now expecting organic net revenue growth in the “low double-digit
to mid-teens” range, up from prior guidance of mid single-digit growth. It also
lifted its Data Vantage outlook and lowered full-year adjusted expense guidance
to $838 million to $853 million, citing efficiency actions tied to its
realignment.

Revenue Rises as Restructuring Continues

Chief Financial
Officer Jill Griebenow said the company delivered an “exceptional first
quarter,” highlighting growth across derivatives, cash equities , and data
services, supported by strong index options activity.

Options revenue rose
33% to $467.6 million, driven by higher volumes and pricing, though market
share declined to 29.1%. North American equities and Europe/APAC equities
posted double-digit growth, while FX revenue rose 38% to a record on higher
trading activity.

Donohue said the
restructuring is being implemented from a position of strength and is aimed at
increasing investment in areas including event markets, tokenisation
initiatives, and expansion of clearing services in the US and Europe. He added
that the changes are intended to support long-term growth and capital
allocation discipline.

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