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Cboe Global Markets Posts Record EPS in Third Quarter 2026

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Cboe reported record diluted EPS of $4.08, up 43%, as net revenue climbed 18% to $712.2 million in Q3 2026.

Cboe Global Markets Posts Record EPS in Third Quarter 2026

Cboe Global Markets delivered record earnings in the third quarter of 2026, with diluted earnings per share rising 43 percent year-over-year to $4.08, the company reported. Adjusted diluted EPS came in at $3.63, representing a 36 percent increase from the prior-year period.

Net revenue for the quarter reached $712.2 million, an 18 percent gain, signaling broad momentum across the exchange operator's business lines. The strong performance prompted management to raise its full-year 2026 organic total net revenue growth target to the "high teens" from a prior guidance of "mid" teens, reflecting increased confidence in sustained demand.

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The results underscore Cboe's continued expansion in derivatives and data-driven products, where elevated market volatility and institutional trading activity have historically driven volume. The upward revision to full-year guidance suggests the company anticipates the tailwinds that powered the third quarter to persist through year-end.

Cboe, which operates options, futures, and equities exchanges across North America and Europe, has been investing in product diversification and global market infrastructure. The record quarterly EPS marks a notable milestone for the firm as competition among exchange operators intensifies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What was Cboe's diluted EPS in Q3 2026?

Cboe reported a record diluted EPS of $4.08 for the third quarter of 2026, a 43 percent increase compared to the same period the prior year.

Q.How much net revenue did Cboe generate in Q3 2026?

Cboe's net revenue for the third quarter of 2026 was $712.2 million, representing an 18 percent year-over-year increase.

Q.What is Cboe's updated full-year 2026 revenue growth target?

Following strong third-quarter results, Cboe raised its 2026 organic total net revenue growth target to the 'high teens,' up from a prior guidance range of 'mid' teens.

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