Record Quarterly Revenue
Total net revenue grew 40% year-over-year to a record $129.0 million in Q1 2026.
Strong Adjusted EBITDA and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA was $66.0 million, up 66% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 800 basis points year-over-year to 51%.
Robust Adjusted Earnings and EPS
Adjusted earnings grew 51% year-over-year to $45.0 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.42 for the quarter.
Options Franchise Outperformance
Options segment net revenue was $111.0 million, up 37% year-over-year, driven by average daily volume (ADV) of 10.9 million contracts (up 27% year-over-year) that outpaced industry ADV growth of 17%. Multi-listed options market share was 17.3% (up from 16% year-over-year).
Non-Transaction Revenue and RPC Strength
Non-transaction fees increased 45% year-over-year, supported by more member connections, fee changes and market data sales; revenue per contract (RPC) remained strong reflecting higher-quality order flow and capture rates, aided by growth in complex orders and the Sapphire trading floor.
Strong Balance Sheet and Cash Generation
Generated positive free cash flow and ended Q1 with $551 million in cash and cash equivalents and less than $2 million of debt, supporting organic investment, futures launch and opportunistic M&A.
Strategic Product and Partnership Momentum
On track to launch Bloomberg Equity Index futures (B100 on May 17, followed by two B500 variants June 1 and June 8); partnership with Bloomberg and clearing at OCC expected to deliver margin and go-to-market benefits. Sale of MIAXdx (now Rothera) completed with a $51 million gain on sale and MIAX retaining a 10% stake for optional upside.
International and Equities Progress
International segment net revenue increased to $6.0 million from $1.0 million year-over-year (post-TISE acquisition). Equities segment net revenue improved to $7.0 million from $4.0 million, with capture rates turning net positive.