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EX-99.1

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EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Third Quarter 2026

• 3Q26 net revenues of $2.8 billion, +15% y/y

Jeff Sprecher,

ICE Chair & Chief Executive Officer, said,

"We're pleased to report the best third quarter in ICE's history, with revenues, operating income and earnings per share each growing by double digits. Our customers come to ICE to manage risk, to connect with one another, to access our data and to run critical parts of their business on our platforms. They want to trade, hedge and access data whenever markets are moving, and we're building our networks to meet them there. Looking ahead, we'll keep expanding our markets, data and technology to meet our customers' needs, and we enter the fourth quarter with strong momentum."

• 3Q26 GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.67, +18% y/y

• 3Q26 adj. diluted EPS of $2.02, +18%  y/y

• 3Q26 operating income of $1.4 billion, +20% y/y; adj. operating income of $1.7 billion, +19% y/y

• 3Q26 operating margin of 51%; adj. operating margin of 61%

• Through September 30, 2026, returned $2.5 billion to stockholders, including $1.6 billion in share repurchases

ATLANTA & NEW YORK, October 29, 2026 - Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2026. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $940 million on $2.8 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. Third quarter GAAP diluted EPS were $1.67. Adjusted net income attributable to ICE was $1.1 billion in the third quarter and adjusted diluted EPS were $2.02. 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: "Through the first nine months of the year, we've delivered record revenues, adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share, underscoring the strength and durability of our business model. Our strong and growing cash flows enabled us to return a record $2.5 billion to stockholders year to date, including a record $1.6 billion of share repurchases, while continuing to invest in strategic growth initiatives. As we look to the balance of the year and into 2027, we expect to continue returning capital to stockholders alongside our deleveraging plan following the close of MarketAxess, extending our track record of growth and value creation."

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Third Quarter 2026 Business Highlights

Third quarter consolidated net revenues were $2.8 billion including exchange net revenues of $1.5 billion, fixed income and data services revenues of $674 million and mortgage technology revenues of $549 million. Consolidated operating expenses were $1.4 billion for the third quarter of 2026. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating expenses were $1.1 billion. Consolidated operating income for the third quarter was $1.4 billion, and the operating margin was 51%. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating income for the third quarter was $1.7 billion, and the adjusted operating margin was 61%.

$ (in millions) Net Revenues Op Margin Adj Op Margin

3Q26

Exchanges $1,542 75% 76%

Fixed Income and Data Services $674 36% 46%

Mortgage Technology $549 2% 40%

Consolidated $2,765 51% 61%

3Q26

3Q25

% Chg

Recurring Revenues $1,365 $1,275 7%

Transaction Revenues, net $1,400 $1,136 23%

Exchanges Segment Results

Third quarter exchange net revenues were $1.5 billion. Exchange operating expenses were $390 million, and adjusted operating expenses were $373 million in the third quarter. Segment operating income for the third quarter was $1.2 billion, and the operating margin was 75%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $1.2 billion, and the adjusted operating margin was 76%.

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$ (in millions)

3Q26

3Q25

% Chg

Const

Curr(1)

Revenues, net:

Energy $603 $482 25% 26%

Ags and Metals 83 51 62% 62%

Financials(2) 190 139 37% 37%

Cash Equities and Equity Options, net 132 105 25% 25%

OTC and Other(3) 112 99 13% 14%

Data and Connectivity Services 292 264 10% 10%

Listings 130 125 4% 4%

Segment Revenues $1,542 $1,265 22% 22%

Recurring Revenues $422 $389 8% 8%

Transaction Revenues, net $1,120 $876 28% 28%

(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 3Q25, 1.3488 and 1.1689, respectively.

(2) Financials include interest rates and other financial futures and options.

(3) OTC & Other includes net interest income and fees on certain clearing margin deposits, regulatory penalties and fines, fees for use of our facilities, regulatory fees charged to member organizations of our U.S. securities exchanges, designated market maker se

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EX-99.1

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EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Record First Quarter 2026

• Record 1Q26 net revenues of $3.0 billion, +20% y/y

• 1Q26 GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.48, +80% y/y

• 1Q26 adj. diluted EPS of $2.35, +37% y/y

• Record 1Q26 operating income of $1.7 billion, +36% y/y; record adj. operating income of $1.9 billion, +29% y/y

• 1Q26 operating margin of 56%; adj. operating margin of 65%

• Through March 31, 2026, returned $848 million to stockholders, including over $550 million in share repurchases

Jeff Sprecher,

ICE Chair & Chief Executive Officer, said,

"We are pleased to report record first quarter results, driven by the strength of our diversified platform and the continued trust of our global customers. In a quarter marked by significant macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, our customers increasingly relied on our mission-critical markets, data, and technology to navigate complexity and manage risk. The breadth of our business model, spanning exchanges, fixed income, and mortgage technology, continues to provide resilience and multiple avenues for growth. As we look to the balance of the year and beyond, ICE is well positioned to serve our customers, drive innovation, and create value for our stockholders."

ATLANTA & NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 - Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $1.4 billion on $3.0 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. First quarter GAAP diluted EPS were $2.48. Adjusted net income attributable to ICE was $1.3 billion in the first quarter and adjusted diluted EPS were $2.35. 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: "ICE's first quarter results reflect the durability and quality of our business model, delivering record revenues and record operating income. Our strong cash flows enabled us to return $848 million to stockholders, including over $550 million in share repurchases, while also investing in strategic growth initiatives and maintaining leverage within our target range. Looking ahead, we remain focused on disciplined investment, operational rigor, and creating value for our stockholders."

First Quarter 2026 Business Highlights

First quarter consolidated net revenues were $3.0 billion including exchange net revenues of $1.8 billion, fixed income and data services revenues of $657 million and mortgage technology revenues of $539 million. Consolidated operating expenses were $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2026. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating expenses were $1.0 billion. Consolidated operating income for the first quarter was $1.7 billion, and the operating margin was 56%. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating income for the first quarter was $1.9 billion, and the adjusted operating margin was 65%.

$ (in millions) Net Revenues Op Margin Adj Op Margin

1Q26

Exchanges $1,781 79% 80%

Fixed Income and Data Services $657 42% 47%

Mortgage Technology $539 (2)% 39%

Consolidated $2,977 56% 65%

1Q26

1Q25

% Chg

Recurring Revenues $1,320 $1,236 7%

Transaction Revenues, net $1,657 $1,237 34%

Exchanges Segment Results

First quarter exchange net revenues were $1.8 billion. Exchange operating expenses were $378 million, and adjusted operating expenses were $362 million in the first quarter. Segment operating income for the first quarter was $1.4 billion, and the operating margin was 79%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $1.4 billion, and the adjusted operating margin was 80%.

$ (in millions)

1Q26

1Q25

% Chg Const Curr(1)

Revenues, net:

Energy $814 $557 46% 41%

Ags and Metals 81 64 26% 25%

Financials(2) 256 156 65% 56%

Cash Equities and Equity Options, net 123 119 3% 3%

OTC and Other(3) 102 103 (1)% (2)%

Data and Connectivity Services 277 246 13% 13%

Listings 128 122 5% 5%

Segment Revenues $1,781 $1,367 30% 27%

Recurring Revenues $405 $368 10% 10%

Transaction Revenues, net $1,376 $999 38% 33%

(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 1Q25, 1.2609 and 1.0531, respectively.

(2) Financials include interest rates and other financial futures and options.

(3) OTC & Other includes net interest income and fees on certain clearing margin deposits, regulatory penalties and fines, fees for use of our facilities, regulatory fees charged to member organizations of our U.S. securities exchanges, designated market maker service fees, exchange member fees, bilateral trading