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NEW YORK - Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) reported record first quarter results that beat analyst expectations, driven by strong performance across its exchange, fixed income and data services, and mortgage technology segments.
The global exchange operator and data provider posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.72 for Q1 2025, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.70. Revenue came in at $2.47 billion, in line with expectations.
ICE’s Q1 net revenue rose 8% year-over-year to a record $2.5 billion. Adjusted operating income increased 11% to a record $1.5 billion, with an adjusted operating margin of 61%.
The company’s exchanges segment saw net revenue jump 12% YoY to $1.37 billion, boosted by a 22% surge in energy revenue. Fixed income and data services revenue grew 5% to $596 million, while mortgage technology revenue edged up 2% to $510 million.
"We are pleased to report the best quarter in ICE’s history, highlighted by record revenues, record operating income and earnings per share growth," said Jeffrey C. Sprecher, ICE Chair & CEO.
ICE shares rose 0.8% following the earnings release, suggesting a mildly positive reaction from investors to the better-than-expected results.
The company returned $519 million to stockholders in Q1 through $241 million in share repurchases and $278 million in dividends.
For Q2 2025, ICE expects adjusted operating expenses of $980-990 million.
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