Overview
U.S. exchange operator's Q1 net revenue rose 40% yr/yr, driven by options growth
Adjusted diluted EPS for Q1 beat analyst expectations
Company reaffirmed full-year 2026 adjusted operating expense guidance
Outlook
Company reaffirms FY 2026 adjusted operating expense guidance of $265 mln to $275 mln
Company expects FY 2026 share-based compensation expense of $27 mln to $30 mln
Company sees FY 2026 capital expenditures at $40 mln to $45 mln
Result Drivers
OPTIONS BUSINESS - Growth in options revenue was driven by higher industry volumes, increased market share, and higher revenue per contract
NON-TRANSACTION REVENUE - Higher non-transaction fees were driven by increased member connections, 2026 fee increases, expiration of certain fee waivers, and new market data products
INTERNATIONAL SEGMENT - Revenue growth in the international segment was primarily due to the acquisition of The International Stock Exchange Group Limited (TISE)
Company press release: ID:nPn4Zr2lga
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
$128.6 mln
Q1 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.42
$0.38 (6 Analysts)
Q1 EPS
$1.56
Q1 Adjusted Net Income
$45.3 mln
Q1 Adjusted EBITDA
$66.1 mln
Q1 Operating Income
$46 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the financial & commodity market operators & service providers peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Miami International Holdings Inc is $50.00, about 4.8% above its May 5 closing price of $47.71
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