CBOEHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

CBOE delivered extraordinary financial performance with revenue surging 239% to $2.2B, accompanied by massive cash position increases and strong profitability growth.

The dramatic revenue increase suggests either major acquisitions, significant market share gains, or new business lines driving exceptional growth that far exceeds typical exchange operator performance. While profitability grew substantially, the slower pace compared to revenue growth indicates either integration costs or investment in growth initiatives that investors should monitor closely.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

CBOE demonstrated exceptional financial performance across all key metrics, with revenue exploding 239% to $2.2B while net income grew a solid 43.8% to $1.1B and operating cash flow surged 59% to $1.8B. The company's balance sheet strengthened significantly with cash more than doubling to $2.2B and total assets growing 19.5% to $9.3B, while stockholders' equity increased 20% to $5.1B. The dramatic reduction in share buybacks from $204.8M to $66.7M suggests management is prioritizing cash retention and growth investments over returning capital to shareholders, reflecting confidence in reinvestment opportunities.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Revenue
P&L
+239.3%
$656.9M$2.2B

Strong top-line growth of 239.3% — accelerating demand or successful expansion into new markets.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+140.8%
$920.3M$2.2B

Cash position surged 140.8% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
+78.3%
$2.5B$4.4B

Current assets grew 78.3% — improving short-term liquidity or inventory/receivables build.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+69.3%
$1.4B$2.4B

Current liabilities surged 69.3% — significant near-term obligations; verify ability to meet short-term debt.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
-67.4%
$204.8M$66.7M

Buyback activity reduced 67.4% — capital being redeployed elsewhere or cash conservation underway.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+59.2%
$1.1B$1.8B

Operating cash flow surged 59.2% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

Net Income
P&L
+43.8%
$764.9M$1.1B

Net income grew 43.8% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Operating Income
P&L
+33.6%
$1.1B$1.5B

Operating leverage kicking in — revenue growth outpacing cost growth, a hallmark of scaling businesses.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+20.1%
$4.3B$5.1B

Equity base grew 20.1% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
+19.5%
$7.8B$9.3B

Asset base grew 19.5% — expansion through organic growth, acquisitions, or capital deployment.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-20
PRIOR — 2025-02-21
ADDED
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's common stock as of February 13, 2026 was 104,667,696 shares of common stock.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 49 Item 7A.
"BIDS Holdings" refers to BIDS Holdings L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Cboe Canada refers to Cboe Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Cboe Clear Europe refers to Cboe Clear Europe N.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
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REMOVED
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's common stock as of February 14, 2025 was 104,701,695 shares of common stock.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 54 Item 7A.
Form 10-K Summary 152 2 Table o f Contents CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS Throughout this document, unless otherwise specified or the context so requires: Cboe, we, us, our or the Company refers to Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
(commonly referred to as NEO Exchange ), which were wholly-owned subsidiaries of Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
As of January 1, 2024, the Cboe Canada and MATCHNow entities have been amalgamated into Cboe Canada Inc.
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