EX-99.12tm2529550d1_ex99-1.htmEXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Intercontinental Exchange Reports Strong Third
Quarter 2025
·
T13Q25 net revenues of $2.4 billion, +3% y/y
Jeffrey C. Sprecher,
ICE Chair & Chief Executive Officer, said,
"We are pleased to report our third quarter results, which extend our track record of revenue and earnings per share growth. Our customers continue to rely on our mission-critical data and technology to manage risk and drive efficiency in a dynamic macroeconomic environment. In early October, T2we also announced a strategic investment in Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, expanding our footprint into decentralized prediction markets, which is aligned with our commitment to providing innovation and data-driven insights to our customers. As we look to the balance of the year and beyond, our focus remains on leveraging our world-class technology, innovative culture, and operating expertise to better serve our customers and create value for our stockholders."
·
3Q25 GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.42, +25% y/y
·
T33Q25 adj. diluted EPS of $1.71, +10% y/y
·
3Q25 operating income of $1.2 billion, +6% y/y; adj. operating income of $1.4 billion, +3% y/y
·
3Q25 operating margin of 49%; adj. operating margin of 59%
·
T4Through September 30, 2025, returned over $1.7 billion to stockholders, including $894 million in share repurchases
ATLANTA & NEW YORK, October 30,
2025 - Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today reported financial results
for the third quarter of 2025. For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $816 million
on $2.4 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. Third quarter GAAP diluted EPS were $1.42. Adjusted net income
attributable to ICE was $980 million in the third quarter and adjusted diluted EPS were $1.71. 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: "During
2025, we've generated record revenues and operating income. This performance enabled us to return over $1.7 billion to stockholders, while
also continuing to invest in strategic growth initiatives. As we look to the balance of 2025 and towards another successful year in 2026,
we remain focused on extending our track record of innovation and execution."
Third Quarter 2025 Business Highlights
Third quarter consolidated net revenues were $2.4 billion including
exchange net revenues of $1.3 billion, fixed income and data services revenues of $618 million and mortgage technology revenues of $528
million. Consolidated operating expenses were $1.2 billion for the third quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating
expenses were $981 million. Consolidated operating income for the third quarter was $1.2 billion, and the operating margin was 49%. On
an adjusted basis, consolidated operating income for the third quarter was $1.4 billion, and the adjusted operating margin was 59%.
$ (in millions)
Net
Revenues
Op
Margin
Adj Op
Margin
3Q25
Exchanges
$
1,265
72
%
73
%
Fixed Income and Data Services
$
618
39
%
45
%
Mortgage Technology
$
528
4
%
42
%
Consolidated
$
2,411
49
%
59
%
3Q25
3Q24
% Chg
Recurring Revenues
$
1,275
$
1,212
5
%
Transaction Revenues, net
$
1,136
$
1,137
—%
Exchanges Segment Results
T5Third quarter exchange net revenues were $1.3 billion. Exchange operating
expenses were $357 million, and adjusted operating expenses were $341 million in the third quarter. Segment operating income for the third
quarter was $908 million, and the operating margin was 72%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $924 million, and the adjusted
operating margin was 73%.
2
$ (in millions)
3Q25
3Q24
% Chg
Const
Curr(1)
Revenues, net:
Energy
$
482
$
473
2
%
—%
Ags and Metals
51
60
(13
)%
(13
)%
Financials(2)
139
141
(2
)%
(4
)%
Cash Equities and Equity Options, net
105
107
(2
)%
(2
)%
OTC and Other(3)
99
109
(10
)%
(11
)%
Data and Connectivity Services
264
242
9
%
9
%
Listings
125
122
2
%
2
%
Segment Revenues
$
1,265
$
1,254
1
%
—%
Recurring Revenues
$
389
$
364
7
%
7
%
Transaction Revenues, net
$
876
$
890
(1
)%
(3
)%
(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated
holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 3Q24, 1.3007 and 1.0991, 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, and agriculture
grading and certification fees.
Fixed Income and Data Services Segment Results
Third quarter fixed income and data services revenues were $618 million.
Fixed income and data services operating expenses were $374 million, and adjusted operating expenses were $336 million in the third quarter.
Segment operating income for the third quarter was $244 million, and the operating margin was 39%. On an adjusted basis, operating income
was $282 million, and the adjusted operating margin was 45%.
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$ (in millions)
3Q25
3Q24
% Chg
Const
Curr(1)
Revenues:
Fixed Income Execution
$
33
$
28
15
%
15
%
CDS Clearing
90
97
(7
)%
(7
)%
Fixed Income Data and Analytics
311
295
5
%
5
%
Data and Network Technology
184
166
11
%
10
%
Segment Revenues
$
618
$
586
5
%
5
%
Recurring Revenues
$
495
$
461
7
%
7
%
Transaction Revenues
$
123
$
125
(2
)%
(2
)%
(1) Revenues in constant currency are calculated holding
both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 3Q24, 1.3007 and 1.0991, respectively.
Mortgage Technology Segment Results
Third quarter mortgage technology revenues were $528 million. Mortgage
technology operating expenses were $506 million, and adjusted operating expenses were $304 million in the third quarter. Segment operating
income for the third quarter was $22 million, and the operating margin was 4%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $224 million,
and the adjusted operating margin was 42%.
$ (in millions)
3Q25
3Q24
% Chg
Revenues:
Origination Technology
$
188
$
182
3
%
Closing Solutions
58
54
8
%
Servicing Software
216
209
3
%
Data and Analytics
66
64
4
%
Segment Revenues
$
528
$
509
4
%
Recurring Revenues
$
391
$
387
1
%
Transaction Revenues
$
137
$
122
12
%
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Other Matters
·
T6Operating cash flow through the third quarter of 2025 was $3.4 billion and adjusted free cash flow was $3.2 billion.
·
Unrestricted cash was $850 million and outstanding debt was $19.0 billion as of September 30, 2025.
·
Through the third quarter of 2025, ICE repurchased $894 million of its common stock and paid$831 million in dividends.
Updated Financial Guidance
GAAP
Non-GAAP
G12025 Fixed Income & Data Services Recurring Revenue (% growth)
5% - 6%
G2G3T72025 Operating Expenses
$4.990 - $5.000 billion
$3.933 - $3.943 billion(1)
G4G54Q25 Operating Expenses
$1.255 - $1.265 billion
$1.005 - $1.015 billion(1)
G64Q25 Non-Operating Expense(2)
$180 - $185 million
G72025 Effective Tax Rate(3)
23% - 25%
G84Q25 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
569 - 575 million
(1) FY 2025 non-GAAP operating expenses exclude amortization of
acquisition-related intangibles, a regulatory matter accrual and Black Knight integration expenses. 4Q 2025 non-GAAP operating expenses
exclude amortization of acquisition-related intangibles and Black Knight integration expenses.
(2) Non-operating expense includes interest income, interest expense
and net other income/expense. Non-GAAP non-operating expense excludes equity earnings/losses from unconsolidated investees.
(3) This represents 2025 full year guidance for both the GAAP
and non-GAAP effective tax rates but note that the GAAP effective tax rate is more susceptible to diverging from this guidance based on
items outside the normal course of business that are adjusted for to derive our non-GAAP results. Such items can be unknown, unpredictable
or uncertain, requiring unreasonable efforts to determine with any precision and which could potentially be confusing or misleading.
5
Earnings Conference Call Information
ICE will hold a conference call today, October 30, 2025, at 8:30
a.m. ET to review its third quarter 2025 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 404-975-4839 from outside of the United States. Telephone participants are required to provide the participant entry
number 835499 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 fourth quarter 2025 earnings has been scheduled
for February 5th, 2025 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)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Revenues:
Exchanges
$
6,118
$
5,498
$
1,861
$
1,938
Fixed income and data services
1,811
1,719
618
586
Mortgage technology
1,569
1,514
528
509
Total revenues
9,498
8,731
3,007
3,033
Transaction-based expenses:
Section 31 fees
412
437
—
232
Cash liquidity payments, routing and clearing
1,659
1,338
596
452
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses
7,427
6,956
2,411
2,349
Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits
1,463
1,422
483
487
Professional services
120
114
39
40
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs
51
88
9
37
Technology and communication
647
631
219
212
Rent and occupancy
64
89
23
30
Selling, general and administrative
219
232
77
54
Depreciation and amortization
1,171
1,148
387
386
Total operating expenses
3,735
3,724
1,237
1,246
Operating income
3,692
3,232
1,174
1,103
Other income/(expense):
Interest income
92
105
28
39
Interest expense
(599
)
(697
)
(192
)
(223
)
Other income/(expense), net
95
83
71
(21
)
Total other income/(expense), net
(412
)
(509
)
(93
)
(205
)
Income before income tax expense
3,280
2,723
1,081
898
Income tax expense
772
630
250
227
Net income
$
2,508
$
2,093
$
831
$
671
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
(44
)
(37
)
(15
)
(14
)
Net income attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
$
2,464
$
2,056
$
816
$
657
Earnings per share attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. common stockholders:
Basic
$
4.30
$
3.59
$
1.43
$
1.15
Diluted
$
4.28
$
3.57
$
1.42
$
1.14
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
573
573
572
574
Diluted
576
576
574
577
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
As of
September 30, 2025
As of
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2024
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
850
$
844
Short-term restricted cash and cash equivalents
1,123
1,142
Short-term restricted investments
247
594
Cash and cash equivalent margin deposits and guaranty funds
83,607
82,149
Invested deposits, delivery contracts receivable and unsettled variation margin
2,636
2,163
Customer accounts receivable, net
1,543
1,490
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
840
713
Total current assets
90,846
89,095
Property and equipment, net
2,413
2,153
Other non-current assets:
Goodwill
30,643
30,595
Other intangible assets, net
15,589
16,306
Long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents
241
368
Long-term restricted investments
129
2
Other non-current assets
1,040
909
Total other non-current assets
47,642
48,180
Total assets
$
140,901
$
139,428
Liabilities and Equity:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
1,042
$
1,051
Section 31 fees payable
—
316
Accrued salaries and benefits
342
438
Deferred revenue
361
236
Short-term debt
1,667
3,027
Margin deposits and guaranty funds
83,607
82,149
Invested deposits, delivery contracts payable and unsettled variation margin
2,636
2,163
Other current liabilities
125
173
Total current liabilities
89,780
89,553
Non-current liabilities:
Non-current deferred tax liability, net
4,000
3,904
Long-term debt
17,366
17,341
Accrued employee benefits
167
170
Non-current operating lease liability
476
335
Other non-current liabilities
403
405
Total non-current liabilities
22,412
22,155
Total liabilities
112,192
111,708
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries
22
22
Equity:
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
7
7
Treasury stock, at cost
(7,388
)
(6,385
)
Additional paid-in capital
16,568
16,292
Retained earnings
19,704
18,071
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(247
)
(338
)
Total Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity
28,644
27,647
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries
43
51
Total equity
28,687
27,698
Total liabilities and equity
$
140,901
$
139,428
8
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
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses
$
4,047
$
3,723
$
1,811
$
1,719
$
1,569
$
1,514
$
7,427
$
6,956
Operating expenses
1,064
989
1,108
1,087
1,563
1,648
3,735
3,724
Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
48
51
113
114
594
593
755
758
Less: Transaction and integration costs
—
—
—
—
48
88
48
88
Less: Regulatory matter
4
—
—
10
—
—
4
10
Less: Other
—
11
—
20
—
—
—
31
Adjusted operating expenses
$
1,012
$
927
$
995
$
943
$
921
$
967
$
2,928
$
2,837
Operating income/(loss)
$
2,983
$
2,734
$
703
$
632
$
6
$
(134
)
$
3,692
$
3,232
Adjusted operating income
$
3,035
$
2,796
$
816
$
776
$
648
$
547
$
4,499
$
4,119
Operating margin
74
%
73
%
39
%
37
%
—%
(9
)%
50
%
46
%
Adjusted operating margin
75
%
75
%
45
%
45
%
41
%
36
%
61
%
59
%
10
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 September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses
$
1,265
$
1,254
$
618
$
586
$
528
$
509
$
2,411
$
2,349
Operating expenses
357
307
374
376
506
563
1,237
1,246
Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
16
17
38
37
195
198
249
252
Less: Transaction and integration costs
—
—
—
—
7
37
7
37
Less: Regulatory matter
—
—
—
10
—
—
—
10
(Add)/Less: Other
—
(19
)
—
6
—
—
—
(13
)
Adjusted operating expenses
$
341
$
309
$
336
$
323
$
304
$
328
$
981
$
960
Operating income/(loss)
$
908
$
947
$
244
$
210
$
22
$
(54
)
$
1,174
$
1,103
Adjusted operating income
$
924
$
945
$
282
$
263
$
224
$
181
$
1,430
$
1,389
Operating margin
72
%
76
%
39
%
36
%
4
%
(11
)%
49
%
47
%
Adjusted operating margin
73
%
75
%
45
%
45
%
42
%
35
%
59
%
59
%
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Adjusted Net Income Attributable to ICE and
Diluted EPS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2025
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2024
Net income attributable to ICE
$
2,464
$
2,056
Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
755
758
Add: Transaction and integration costs
48
88
Add/(less): Litigation and regulatory matters
4
(150
)
(Less)/add: Net (income)/loss from unconsolidated investees
(75
)
63
(Less)/add: Fair value adjustments of equity investments
(35
)
1
Add: Other
—
31
Less: Income tax effect for the above items
(180
)
(199
)
Add/(less): Deferred tax adjustments on acquisition-related intangibles
45
(26
)
Less: Other tax adjustments
(8
)
—
Adjusted net income attributable to ICE
$
3,018
$
2,622
Diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders
$
4.28
$
3.57
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders
$
5.24
$
4.55
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
576
576
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Adjusted Net Income Attributable to ICE and
Diluted EPS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2025
Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2024
Net income attributable to ICE
$
816
$
657
Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
249
252
Add: Transaction and integration costs
7
37
Add: Regulatory matter
—
10
(Less)/add: Net (income)/loss from unconsolidated investees
(40
)
18
Less: Fair value adjustments of equity investments
(33
)
(2
)
Less: Other
—
(13
)
Less: Income tax effect for the above items
(50
)
(74
)
Add: Deferred tax adjustments on acquisition-related intangibles
39
9
Less: Other tax adjustments
(8
)
—
Adjusted net income attributable to ICE
$
980
$
894
Diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders
$
1.42
$
1.14
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders
$
1.71
$
1.55
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
574
577
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Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2025
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
3,387
$
3,103
Less: Capital expenditures
(207
)
(212
)
Less: Capitalized software development costs
(318
)
(264
)
Free cash flow
$
2,862
$
2,627
Add: Section 31 fees, net
316
4
Adjusted free cash flow
$
3,178
$
2,631
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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, 2024, as filed with the SEC on February 6, 2025. 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.
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| Layoffs layoffs, RIF, headcount reduction, workforce optimization, restructuring | 0 | — | 0 |
| Recession recession, downturn, contraction, slowdown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tariffs tariff, trade war, trade barriers, trade restrictions, trade policy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buybacks share repurchase, buyback program | 1 | — | 2 |
Underlines use the same word lists the scores use. AI, recession and tariffs follow Palanor’s word counter, so those counts match it exactly on the same text. Layoffs and buybacks use the terms the model was given. The model’s count is an estimate by meaning, not by string, so it can differ from the underlines.
Source: SEC EDGAR · public domain · Highlights by Palanor