AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)

ICE reports record 2025 revenue of $9.9 billion; GAAP diluted EPS up 21% to $5.77

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ICE reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with full-year net revenues of $9.9 billion, up 7%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $5.77, up 21%. The company also gave 2026 guidance, including mid-single-digit growth in exchange and fixed income and data services recurring revenue, which shareholders can use to gauge its outlook.

Key points

  • Q4 2025 net income attributable to ICE was $851 million, up from $698 million a year earlier; Q4 GAAP diluted EPS was $1.49 versus $1.21
  • Full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS was $6.95, up 14%; GAAP operating income was $4.9 billion, up from $4.3 billion in 2024
  • ICE returned $2.4 billion to stockholders in 2025, including $1.3 billion in share repurchases
  • 2026 GAAP operating expense guidance is $5.010 to $5.075 billion; 1Q26 earnings call is scheduled for April 30, 2026

The filing

CompanyIntercontinental Exchange (ICE)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 5, 2026, 7:30 AM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-010646

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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