10.31.2024

ICE Reports Record Quarter

10.31.2024
ICE Reports Record Quarter

• Record 3Q24 net revenues of $2.3 billion, +17% y/y

• 3Q24 GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14, +19% y/y

• 3Q24 adj. diluted EPS of $1.55, +6% y/y

• Record 3Q24 operating income of $1.1 billion, +31% y/y; record adj. operating income of $1.4 billion, +17% y/y

• 3Q24 operating margin of 47%; adj. operating margin of 59%

Intercontinental Exchange, a leading global provider of technology and data, reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $657 million on $2.3 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. Third quarter GAAP diluted EPS were $1.14. Adjusted net income attributable to ICE was $894 million in the third quarter and adjusted diluted EPS were $1.55.

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: “Our record third quarter revenue and operating income reflect the power of our balanced and diverse business model, which through an array of macroeconomic environments, continues to deliver consistent and compounding growth. Combined with our strong cash flows, we continue to make progress executing on our deleveraging plan while also investing in future growth.”

Jeffrey C. Sprecher, ICE Chair & Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to report our third quarter results that 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 their risk and capture workflow efficiencies amid a dynamic macroeconomic environment. As we look to the balance of the year and beyond, our focus remains on capitalizing on our world class technology, innovative culture and operating expertise to better serve our customers and create value for our stockholders.”

The full results can be read here.

Source: ICE


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