Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) Earnings History

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. - Q4 FY2025 EarningsBeat

Filed at: Feb 5, 2026, 7:30 AM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Intercontinental Exchange reported a strong full-year 2025, marking its 20th consecutive year of record revenues and continued EPS growth, driven by its diversified business model and operational discipline. The company demonstrated robust performance across its exchanges, fixed income, and mortgage technology platforms, ending the year with renewed strength and a positive outlook for 2026.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Record full year 2025 revenues of $9.9 billion, up 7% year-over-year.

    positive
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    GAAP diluted EPS of $5.77 for full year 2025, up 21% year-over-year.

    positive
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    Record full year 2025 operating income of $4.9 billion, up 14% year-over-year.

    positive
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    Record annual operating cash flow of $4.7 billion, up 1% year-over-year.

    positive
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    Returned $2.4 billion to stockholders in 2025, including $1.3 billion in share repurchases.

    positive
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    Fourth quarter consolidated net revenues were $2.5 billion, up 8% year-over-year.

    positive
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    Fourth quarter GAAP diluted EPS were $1.49.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Mortgage Technology segment operating margin was 1% for the full year 2025 and 1% for Q4 2025, indicating significant pressure in this segment.

    attention
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    Mortgage Technology segment operating expenses were $2.1 billion for the full year 2025, nearly matching its revenue of $2.1 billion.

    attention
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    Interest expense was $803 million for the full year 2025, a significant cost impacting net income.

    attention
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    Full year 2025 operating expenses were $5.0 billion, an increase from $4.97 billion in the prior year.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$2.50B
+7.8%
Prior year: $2.32B
Annual (YTD)
$9.93B
N/A
Prior year: $9.28B
Net Income
Quarterly
$851.00M
+21.9%
Prior year: $698.00M
Annual (YTD)
$3.31B
N/A
Prior year: $2.75B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$1.49
+23.1%
Prior year: $1.21
Annual (YTD)
$5.77
N/A
Prior year: $4.78
Operating Income
Quarterly
$1.24B
+14.9%
Prior year: $1.08B
Annual (YTD)
$4.93B
N/A
Prior year: $4.31B
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$1.50
+23.0%
Prior year: $1.22
Annual (YTD)
$5.79
N/A
Prior year: $4.80

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Operating Margin
Current Quarter
49.0%
Prior Year
46.0%
YoY Change
+300 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Exchanges
0.0%
N/A
Fixed Income and Data Services
0.0%
N/A
Mortgage Technology
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Exchanges
N/A———
Fixed Income and Data Services
N/A———
Mortgage Technology
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

Exchange Recurring Revenue
"Mid-single digits"
Fixed Income & Data Services Recurring Revenue
"Mid-single digits"
Mortgage Technology Revenue
"Low-to-mid single digits"
Operating Expenses
5,010,000,000—5,075,000,000
Mid-point: 5,042,500,000
Operating Expenses (Non-GAAP)
4,075,000,000—4,140,000,000
Mid-point: 4,107,500,000
Capital Expenditures
740,000,000—790,000,000
Mid-point: 765,000,000
Effective Tax Rate
24.0%—26.0%
Mid-point: 25.0%

Q1 2026

Operating Expenses
1,245,000,000—1,255,000,000
Mid-point: 1,250,000,000
Operating Expenses (Non-GAAP)
1,010,000,000—1,020,000,000
Mid-point: 1,015,000,000
Non-Operating Expense
180,000,000—185,000,000
Mid-point: 182,500,000
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
568,000,000—574,000,000
Mid-point: 571,000,000

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

20th consecutive year of record revenues and continued earnings per share growth.

— Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Diversified 'all-weather' business model and the trust of our global customers are key drivers.

— Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Modernizing critical financial infrastructure leveraging best in class technology and automation.

— Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Recurring Revenue
5056.0M
+4.7% YoY
Prior year: 4829.0M
millions
Transaction Revenue, net
4875.0M
+9.6% YoY
Prior year: 4450.0M
millions

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.