ICE publishes Q3 2026 earnings call transcript
ICE•ICE reported adjusted earnings of $2.02 per share and net revenue of $2.8 billion for the third quarter. It raised full-year recurring revenue growth forecasts and now expects the MarketAxess acquisition to close in the first quarter of 2027.
1. Quarterly results
ICE's third-quarter 2026 earnings call on October 29 featured CEO Jeffrey Craig Sprecher, CFO Warren Gardiner and other executives. Adjusted earnings reached $2.02 per share, with net revenue of $2.8 billion.
2. Outlook and acquisition
Management raised full-year recurring revenue growth forecasts to approximately 9% for Exchanges and 8% for Fixed Income and Data Services. ICE now expects the MarketAxess acquisition to close in the first quarter of 2027 following Justice Department clearance. Capital spending is projected at approximately $1.05 billion, largely reflecting a planned fourth-quarter Atlanta campus purchase.
