Exhibit 99.1

 

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Second Quarter 2026

 

·   2Q26 net revenues of $2.7 billion, +5% y/y  

Jeff Sprecher,

 

ICE Chair & Chief Executive Officer, said,

"We are pleased to report our second quarter results, which reflect continued revenue and earnings per share growth and record open interest across our exchange complex. Against a backdrop of rapid change in global markets, our customers continued to turn to ICE's regulated markets, trusted data and mission- critical technology to transfer risk. As markets become more global, digital and continuous, the opportunities for our all-weather model continue to expand. As we look to the second half of the year and beyond, we remain focused on innovation, durable growth and long-term value creation for our stockholders."

   
·   2Q26 GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.69, +14% y/y  
   
·   2Q26 adj. diluted EPS of $1.90, +5% y/y  
   
·   2Q26 operating income of $1.4 billion, +7% y/y; adj. operating income of $1.6 billion, +4% y/y  
   
·  2Q26 operating margin of 52%; adj. operating margin of 61%  
   
·  Through June 30, 2026, returned $1.8 billion to stockholders, including $1.2 billion in share repurchases  
   
·  Board approved increase in share repurchase authorization up to $4.0 billion, effective July 1, 2026  

 

ATLANTA & NEW YORK, July 30, 2026 - Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $958 million on $2.7 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. Second quarter GAAP diluted EPS were $1.69. Adjusted net income attributable to ICE was $1.1 billion in the second quarter and adjusted diluted EPS were $1.90. Please refer to the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release for more information on our adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS and adjusted free cash flow.

 

Warren Gardiner, ICE Chief Financial Officer, added: "Our second quarter results reflect the continued strength and consistency of our business model, with growth across all three of our operating segments and strong free cash flow generation. During the quarter we returned $945 million to stockholders, including $651 million of share repurchases, while continuing to invest across the platform. Share repurchases remain a priority, and the strength of our free cash flow lets us continue them alongside disciplined investment in strategically important opportunities. That balance reflects the capital discipline and financial rigor that have defined ICE's long track record of value creation for our stockholders."

 

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Second Quarter 2026 Business Highlights

 

Second quarter consolidated net revenues were $2.7 billion including exchange net revenues of $1.5 billion, fixed income and data services revenues of $645 million and mortgage technology revenues of $557 million. Consolidated operating expenses were $1.3 billion for the second quarter of 2026. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating expenses were $1.0 billion. Consolidated operating income for the second quarter was $1.4 billion, and the operating margin was 52%. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating income for the second quarter was $1.6 billion, and the adjusted operating margin was 61%.

 

$ (in millions)  Net
Revenues
   Op
Margin
   Adj Op
Margin
 
    2Q26 
Exchanges  $1,464    74%   75%
Fixed Income and Data Services  $645    42%   46%
Mortgage Technology  $557    8%   43%
Consolidated  $2,666    52%   61%
                
    2Q26     2Q25     % Chg 
Recurring Revenues  $1,353   $1,256    8%
Transaction Revenues, net  $1,313   $1,287    2%

 

Exchanges Segment Results

 

Second quarter exchange net revenues were $1.5 billion. Exchange operating expenses were $386 million, and adjusted operating expenses were $370 million in the second quarter. Segment operating income for the second quarter was $1.1 billion, and the operating margin was 74%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $1.1 billion, and the adjusted operating margin was 75%.

 

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$ (in millions)   2Q26     2Q25     % Chg    Const
Curr(1)
 
Revenues, net:                    
Energy  $518   $595    (13)%   (14)%
Ags and Metals   87    65    35%   35%
Financials(2)   192    158    21%   21%
Cash Equities and Equity Options, net   140    123    15%   15%
OTC and Other(3)   111    96    15%   15%
Data and Connectivity Services   287    255    12%   12%
Listings   129    123    5%   5%
Segment Revenues  $1,464   $1,415    3%   3%
                     
Recurring Revenues  $416   $378    10%   10%
Transaction Revenues, net  $1,048   $1,037    1%   1%

 

(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 2Q25, 1.3353 and 1.1338, respectively.

 

(2) Financials include interest rates and other financial futures and options.

 

(3) OTC & Other includes net interest income and fees on certain clearing margin deposits, regulatory penalties and fines, fees for use of our facilities, regulatory fees charged to member organizations of our U.S. securities exchanges, designated market maker service fees, exchange member fees, bilateral trading fees, non-exchange execution revenue, electronic trade document confirmation services, and agriculture grading and certification fees.

 

Fixed Income and Data Services Segment Results

 

Second quarter fixed income and data services revenues were $645 million. Fixed income and data services operating expenses were $377 million, and adjusted operating expenses were $350 million in the second quarter. Segment operating income for the second quarter was $268 million, and the operating margin was 42%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $295 million, and the adjusted operating margin was 46%.

 

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$ (in millions)   2Q26   2Q25   % Chg    Const
Curr(1)
 
Revenues:                    
Fixed Income Execution  $31   $32    (4)%   (4)%
CDS Clearing   83    82    2%   1%
Fixed Income Data and Analytics   333    306    9%   9%
Data and Network Technology   198    177    11%   11%
Segment Revenues  $645   $597    8%   8%
                     
Recurring Revenues  $531   $483    10%   10%
Transaction Revenues  $114   $114    —%    —% 

 

(1) Revenues in constant currency are calculated holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 2Q25, 1.3353 and 1.1338, respectively.

 

Mortgage Technology Segment Results

 

Second quarter mortgage technology revenues were $557 million. Mortgage technology operating expenses were $512 million, and adjusted operating expenses were $318 million in the second quarter. Segment operating income for the second quarter was $45 million, and the operating margin was 8%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $239 million, and the adjusted operating margin was 43%.

 

$ (in millions)   2Q26   2Q25   % Chg 
Revenues:               
Origination Technology  $197   $187    5%
Closing Solutions   65    58    14%
Servicing Software   226    220    2%
Data and Analytics   69    66    6%
Segment Revenues  $557   $531    5%
                
Recurring Revenues  $406   $395    3%
Transaction Revenues  $151   $136    11%

 

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Other Matters

 

·Operating cash flow through the second quarter of 2026 was $3.3 billion and adjusted free cash flow was $2.6 billion.

 

·Unrestricted cash was $1.1 billion and outstanding debt was $19.8 billion as of June 30, 2026.

 

·Through the second quarter of 2026, ICE repurchased $1.2 billion of its common stock and paid $591 million in dividends.

 

·Board approved increase in share repurchase authorization up to $4.0 billion, effective July 1, 2026

 

Updated Financial Guidance

 

  GAAP Non-GAAP
2026 Exchange Recurring Revenue          
(% growth)
High-single digits
2026 Fixed Income & Data Services Recurring Revenue (% growth) 7% - 8%
2026 Operating Expenses $5.140 - $5.180 billion $4.190 - $4.230 billion(1)
3Q26 Operating Expenses $1.298 - $1.308 billion $1.063 - $1.073 billion(2)
3Q26 Non-Operating Expense $160 - $165 million $175 - $180 million(3)
2026 Capital Expenditures ~$850 million
3Q26 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 560 - 566 million

 

(1) 2026 non-GAAP operating expenses excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, integration expenses, and regulatory matters.

 

(2) 3Q26 non-GAAP operating expenses excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangibles.

 

(3) Adjusted non-operating expense excludes equity earnings from unconsolidated investees.

 

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Earnings Conference Call Information

 

ICE will hold a conference call today, July 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to review its second quarter 2026 financial results. A live audio webcast of the earnings call will be available on the company's website at www.ice.com in the investor relations section. Participants may also listen via telephone by dialing 833-470-1428 from the United States or 646-844-6383 from outside of the United States. Telephone participants are required to provide the participant entry number 769427 and are recommended to call 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The call will be archived on the company's website for replay.

 

The conference call for the third quarter 2026 earnings has been scheduled for October 29th, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Please refer to the Investor Relations website at www.ir.theice.com for additional information.

 

Historical futures, options and cash ADV, rate per contract, open interest data and CDS cleared information can be found at: https://ir.theice.com/investor-resources/supplemental-information/default.aspx

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(In millions, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   Six Months Ended June 30,   Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Revenues:                
Exchanges  $4,879   $4,257   $2,409   $2,134 
Fixed income and data services   1,302    1,193    645    597 
Mortgage technology   1,096    1,041    557    531 
Total revenues   7,277    6,491    3,611    3,262 
Transaction-based expenses:                    
Section 31 fees   288    412    288    150 
Cash liquidity payments, routing and clearing   1,346    1,063    657    569 
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses   5,643    5,016    2,666    2,543 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Compensation and benefits   1,014    980    509    499 
Professional services   72    81    37    41 
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs   53    42    12    10 
Technology and communication   480    428    242    215 
Rent and occupancy   47    41    23    20 
Selling, general and administrative   148    142    63    66 
Depreciation and amortization   773    784    389    395 
Total operating expenses   2,587    2,498    1,275    1,246 
Operating income   3,056    2,518    1,391    1,297 
Other income/(expense):                    
Interest income   51    64    27    31 
Interest expense   (408)   (407)   (205)   (201)
Other income, net   485    24    74    5 
Total other income/(expense), net   128    (319)   (104)   (165)
Income before income tax expense   3,184    2,199    1,287    1,132 
Income tax expense   777    522    312    267 
Net income  $2,407   $1,677   $975   $865 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests   (36)   (29)   (17)   (14)
Net income attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.  $2,371   $1,648   $958   $851 
                     
Earnings per share attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. common stockholders:                    
Basic  $4.19   $2.87   $1.70   $1.49 
Diluted  $4.18   $2.86   $1.69   $1.48 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   566    574    564    573 
Diluted   568    576    566    575 

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In millions)

 

   As of     
   June 30, 2026   As of 
   (Unaudited)   December 31, 2025 
Assets:        
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $1,067   $837 
Short-term restricted cash and cash equivalents   627    748 
Short-term restricted investments   886    629 
Cash and cash equivalent margin deposits and guaranty funds   114,599    76,789 
Invested deposits, delivery contracts receivable and unsettled variation margin   2,313    4,437 
Customer accounts receivable, net   1,869    1,552 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   703    786 
Total current assets   122,064    85,778 
Property and equipment, net   2,884    2,691 
Other non-current assets:          
Goodwill   30,632    30,646 
Other intangible assets, net   14,870    15,353 
Long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents   260    240 
Long-term restricted investments   136    141 
Other non-current assets   3,401    2,038 
Total other non-current assets   49,299    48,418 
Total assets  $174,247   $136,887 
Liabilities and Equity:          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $1,159   $1,078 
Section 31 fees payable   286     
Accrued salaries and benefits   280    455 
Deferred revenue   567    204 
Short-term debt   1,218    1,035 
Margin deposits and guaranty funds   114,599    76,789 
Invested deposits, delivery contracts payable and unsettled variation margin   2,313    4,437 
Other current liabilities   154    118 
Total current liabilities   120,576    84,116 
Non-current liabilities:          
Non-current deferred tax liability, net   4,125    3,998 
Long-term debt   18,628    18,609 
Accrued employee benefits   179    174 
Non-current operating lease liability   681    635 
Other non-current liabilities   406    364 
Total non-current liabilities   24,019    23,780 
Total liabilities   144,595    107,896 
Commitments and contingencies          
Redeemable non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries   32    22 
Equity:        
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity:          
Common stock   7    7 
Treasury stock, at cost   (9,100)   (7,792)
Additional paid-in capital   16,840    16,643 
Retained earnings   22,061    20,281 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (257)   (224)
Total Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity   29,551    28,915 
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries   69    54 
Total equity   29,620    28,969 
Total liabilities and equity  $174,247   $136,887 

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliation

 

We use non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate our performance and in making financial and operational decisions. When viewed in conjunction with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, we believe that our presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency and a greater understanding of factors affecting our financial condition and results of operations than GAAP measures alone. In addition, we believe the presentation of these measures is useful to investors for period-to-period comparison of results because the items described below as adjustments to GAAP are not reflective of our core business performance. These financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP financial measures and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. We use these adjusted results because we believe they more clearly highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP financial measures, since these measures eliminate from our results specific financial items that have less bearing on our core operating performance. We strongly recommend that investors review the GAAP financial measures and additional non-GAAP information included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

Adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income attributable to ICE common stockholders, adjusted diluted earnings per share and adjusted free cash flow for the periods presented below are calculated by adding or subtracting the adjustments described below, which are not reflective of our cash operations and core business performance, and their related income tax effect and other tax adjustments (in millions, except for per share amounts):

 

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Adjusted Operating Income, Operating Margin and Operating Expense Reconciliation

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

   Exchanges
Segment
   Fixed Income
and Data
Services
Segment
   Mortgage
Technology
Segment
   Consolidated 
   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2026   2025   2026   2025   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses  $3,245   $2,782   $1,302   $1,193   $1,096   $1,041   $5,643   $5,016 
Operating expenses   764    707    759    734    1,064    1,057    2,587    2,498 
Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles   32    32    73    75    369    399    474    506 
Less: Transaction and integration costs                   50    41    50    41 
Less/(Add): Regulatory matters       4    (10)               (10)   4 
Adjusted operating expenses  $732   $671   $696   $659   $645   $617   $2,073   $1,947 
Operating income/(loss)  $2,481   $2,075   $543   $459   $32   $(16)  $3,056   $2,518 
Adjusted operating income  $2,513   $2,111   $606   $534   $451   $424   $3,570   $3,069 
Operating margin   76%   75%   42%   38%   3%   (2)%   54%   50%
Adjusted operating margin   77%   76%   47%   45%   41%   41%   63%   61%

 

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Adjusted Operating Income, Operating Margin and Operating Expense Reconciliation

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

   Exchanges
Segment
   Fixed Income
and Data
Services
Segment
   Mortgage
Technology
Segment
   Consolidated 
   Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2026   2025   2026   2025   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses  $1,464   $1,415   $645   $597   $557   $531   $2,666   $2,543 
Operating expenses   386    353    377    373    512    520    1,275    1,246 
Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles   16    16    37    37    184    200    237    253 
Less: Transaction and integration costs                   10    10    10    10 
Add: Regulatory matter           (10)               (10)    
Adjusted operating expenses  $370   $337   $350   $336   $318   $310   $1,038   $983 
Operating income  $1,078   $1,062   $268   $224   $45   $11   $1,391   $1,297 
Adjusted operating income  $1,094   $1,078   $295   $261   $239   $221   $1,628   $1,560 
Operating margin   74%   75%   42%   37%   8%   2%   52%   51%
Adjusted operating margin   75%   76%   46%   44%   43%   42%   61%   61%

 

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Adjusted Net Income Attributable to ICE and Diluted EPS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

   Six Months
Ended June 30,
2026
   Six Months
Ended June 30,
2025
 
Net income attributable to ICE  $2,371   $1,648 
Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles   474    506 
Add: Transaction and integration costs   50    41 
(Less)/Add: Regulatory matters   (10)   4 
Less: Net income from unconsolidated investees   (43)   (35)
Less: Fair value adjustments of equity investments   (452)   (2)
Less: Income tax effect for the above items   (5)   (130)
Add: Deferred tax adjustments on acquisition-related intangibles   27    6 
Adjusted net income attributable to ICE  $2,412   $2,038 
           
Diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders  $4.18   $2.86 
           
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders  $4.25   $3.54 
           
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   568    576 

 

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Adjusted Net Income Attributable to ICE and Diluted EPS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months
Ended June 30,
2026
   Three Months
Ended June 30,
2025
 
Net income attributable to ICE  $958   $851 
Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles   237    253 
Add: Transaction and integration costs   10    10 
Less: Regulatory matter   (10)    
Less: Net income from unconsolidated investees   (17)   (6)
Less: Fair value adjustments of equity investments   (63)   (2)
Less: Income tax effect for the above items   (44)   (66)
Add: Deferred tax adjustments on acquisition-related intangibles   3    3 
Adjusted net income attributable to ICE  $1,074   $1,043 
           
Diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders  $1.69   $1.48 
           
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders  $1.90   $1.81 
           
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   566    575 

 

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Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $3,324   $2,472 
Less: Capital expenditures   (208)   (145)
Less: Capitalized software development costs   (230)   (211)
Free cash flow  $2,886   $2,116 
Less: Section 31 fees, net   (286)   (93)
Adjusted free cash flow  $2,600   $2,023 

 

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About Intercontinental Exchange

 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks that connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes helping our customers access mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and efficiency. ICE’s futures, equity, and options exchanges – including the New York Stock Exchange – and clearing houses help people invest, raise capital and manage risk. We offer some of the world’s largest markets to trade and clear energy and environmental products. Our fixed income, data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers streamline processes and capitalize on opportunities. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming U.S. housing finance, from initial consumer engagement through loan production, closing, registration and the long-term servicing relationship. Together, ICE transforms, streamlines and automates industries to connect our customers to opportunity.

 

Trademarks of ICE and/or its affiliates include Intercontinental Exchange, ICE, ICE block design, NYSE and New York Stock Exchange. Information regarding additional trademarks and intellectual property rights of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and/or its affiliates is located at https://www.ice.com/privacy-security-center/terms-of-use. Key Information Documents for certain products covered by the EU Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulation can be accessed on the relevant exchange website under the heading “Key Information Documents (KIDS).”

 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 - Statements in this press release regarding ICE's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see ICE's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on February 5, 2026. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of an unanticipated event. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all factors that may affect our business and prospects. Further, management cannot assess the impact of each factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

 

SOURCE: Intercontinental Exchange

 

Category: Corporate

 

ICE Investor Relations Contact:

Steve Eagerton

+1 904 854 3683

steve.eagerton@ice.com

 

investors@ice.com

 

ICE Media Contact:

Rebecca Mitchell

+44 207 065 7804

rebecca.mitchell@ice.com

 

media@ice.com

 

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