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CBOE·Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$286.25
Open
$285.08
Market Cap
29.83B
52W High
$371.18
Low
$281.34
P. Close
$285.86
P/E
24.15
52W Low
$227.15
Fwd P/E
18.98
DailyIQ Est.
$310.65
Technical Score (1D)
73
BUY
News Sentiment
48
MIXED
OSB Group PLC completed a 14,243‑share buyback on the CBOE BXE and CXE, immediately canceling those shares and cutting the total outstanding to 341,550,929. The repurchase is part of the March 5 program and was executed in compliance with EU Regulation 596/2024, signaling the company’s intent to manage its capital structure proactively. By reducing the share count, the buyback lifts earnings per share, which could improve valuation multiples over the next 1–10 trading days as analysts adjust their models. The cancellation also removes the possibility of future dilution from those shares, giving the company more flexibility to deploy capital or pursue acquisitions without immediate shareholder dilution concerns. Investors should watch for any subsequent tranche announcements, as additional buybacks could further tighten the share base and push EPS higher, potentially altering the company’s cost of capital. The timing of the buyback, close to the end of the fiscal quarter, may also influence short‑term trading volatility as market participants reassess the company’s earnings outlook. Regulatory compliance with EU Regulation 596/2024 ensures that the transaction meets disclosure and fairness standards, reducing the risk of regulatory scrutiny that could otherwise affect investor sentiment. Analysts may also consider the broader market environment, as a tighter share base could make OSB Group more attractive to value investors seeking higher EPS growth. In the coming days, keep an eye on the company’s earnings release and any commentary on capital allocation strategy, which will clarify whether the buyback is a one‑off or part of a sustained program.
Earnings Summary
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. operates as a global exchange operator, providing transaction services across options, equities, futures, and foreign exchange markets, and has expanded into digital asset spot markets and regulated futures exchanges, positioning it as a key player in the financial data and stock exchanges sector. In the most recent six quarters, Cboe has consistently outperformed analyst expectations, recording EPS of 2.1 in Q4 2024 slightly below the 2.11875 estimate but then beating estimates in every subsequent quarter with 2.5 in Q1 2025, 2.46 in Q2 2025, 2.67 in Q3 2025, 3.06 in Q4 2025, and 3.7 in Q1 2026, while revenue has grown from $524.5 million in Q4 2024 to $728.9 million in Q1 2026, reflecting an accelerating top‑line trajectory. Historically, the company has maintained a streak of EPS beats across all reported quarters, with revenue growth accelerating in the latter half of the period, underscoring a pattern of improving profitability and expanding product mix. Recent news highlights a Zacks upgrade to a #2 Buy, citing expectations of stronger earnings tied to new product lines, while regulatory developments remain a key watch item; the launch of leveraged SKHynix ETFs and extended trading hours for mega‑cap options also signal potential new fee streams. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release to confirm whether the revenue estimate of $716.3 million is met, monitor any regulatory announcements that could impact exchange operations, and assess how the new product offerings translate into fee growth, as these factors will shape the near‑term earnings trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.16$2.60$3.03$3.47$3.90Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.49 - -
Q1'26$3.37$3.70+9.7%
Q4'25$3.00$3.06+2.1%
Q3'25$2.53$2.67+5.6%
Q2'25$2.44$2.46+0.6%
Q1'25$2.36$2.50+5.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$541M$594M$647M$700M$753MQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$716M - -
Q1'26$709M$729M+2.9%
Q4'25$673M$671M-0.3%
Q3'25 - $606M -
Q2'25 - $587M -
Q1'25 - $565M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CBOE Stock Snapshot

CBOE is currently trading at $285.07, giving Cboe Global Markets, Inc. a market cap of 29.83B and a P/E ratio of 24.1. Today's range spans $281.34–$286.25, with shares opening at $285.08 and moving down $0.79 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 73/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 48/100.

Over the past year CBOE has traded between $227.15 and $371.18 - the current price is +25.5% off the 52-week low and -23.2% from the high. 25 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $311.64 (range $258.00–$375.00), implying upside of +9.3%.

If you're looking for bullish momentum in Financial Services, CBOE is putting up the numbers: 73/100 technical score, BUY signal, neutral sentiment at 48/100. Price: $285.07 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). (P/E: 24.1) The 29.83B market cap keeps it in play for institutional position sizes, and the $227.15–$371.18 annual range shows this stock can make real moves when it gets directional conviction behind it.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Financial Services names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (73/100) and news sentiment (48/100, neutral) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $285.07 (in the lower half of its 52-week range), CBOE's position within the $227.15–$371.18 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.