01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K filed February 16, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) reported its 2023 fiscal year results, showcasing resilience and strategic growth across its diverse business segments.
Despite a slight overall revenue decrease compared to 2022, driven by lower volumes in cash and spot markets, the company demonstrated strong performance in its derivatives segments, particularly with index options and futures, and saw growth in data and access solutions. The company successfully managed its cost of revenues, leading to a significant increase in "revenues less cost of revenues" and a substantial boost in operating income, largely due to lower operating expenses, including a substantial goodwill impairment charge recognized in the prior year. Key strategic initiatives in 2023 focused on product innovation, ecosystem enhancement, and accessing new markets, with notable launches in volatility indices and expansion into pan-European single stock options.
The company also advanced its digital asset strategy with the launch of margined futures on Bitcoin and Ether in early 2024. Despite executive leadership changes and ongoing industry competition, Cboe maintains a strong financial position with significant liquidity and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Total revenues decreased by 5% year-over-year to $3.77 billion, primarily due to declines in cash and spot market revenues, offset by growth in derivatives markets and data/access solutions.
- Revenues less cost of revenues increased by 10% to $1.92 billion, driven by improved net transaction fees in derivatives and growth in data and access solutions, reflecting efficient cost management.
- Operating income saw a significant increase of 116% to $1.06 billion, largely driven by a reduction in operating expenses, notably the absence of a substantial goodwill impairment charge recorded in the prior year.
- The Options segment showed robust growth, with revenues less cost of revenues increasing by 19% and ADV up by 8%, driven by strong performance in index options.
- The Digital segment continues to be an area of investment, reporting a revenue loss but showing a substantial reduction in operating loss year-over-year, with key developments including the launch of margined futures for Bitcoin and Ether.
- Cboe repurchased $83.9 million of its common stock in 2023 and maintained a solid liquidity position with $543.2 million in cash and cash equivalents at year-end.
03—One dollar
Follow one dollar
Of each $1.00 of revenue in FY2023, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. kept $0.20.
- Revenue$3.77B100.0%
- Cost of revenue−$1.86B49.2%
- Gross profit$1.92B50.8%
- Operating costs−$860.1M22.8%
- Operating income$1.06B28.0%
- Interest, other & tax−$296.5M7.9%
- Net income$761.4M20.2%
Where FY2023 revenue went
$3.77B- Cost of revenue: $1.86B, 49% of revenue
- Operating costs: $860.1M, 23% of revenue
- Net income: $761.4M, 20% of revenue
- Interest, other & tax: $296.5M, 7.9% of revenue
Kept 20% as net income
Full revenue history →04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-KFY2023filed February 16, 2024Financial Statements
FY2023 against FY2022
| Line item | FY2023FY2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.77B$3.96B | −4.7% |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.86B$2.22B | −16.3% |
| Gross Profit | $1.92B$1.74B | +10.1% |
| Operating Expenses | $860.10M$1.25B | −31.3% |
| Operating Income | $1.06B$489.60M | +116.1% |
| Interest Expense | $62.40M$60.00M | +4.0% |
| Net Income | $761.40M$235.00M | +224.0% |
| EPS (Basic) | $7.16$2.20 | +225.5% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $7.13$2.19 | +225.6% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 105.80M106.30M | −0.5% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 106.20M106.70M | −0.5% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Cboe's overall financial performance in fiscal year 2023?
Cboe Global Markets reported total revenues of $3.77 billion, a 5% decrease from 2022, primarily due to lower volumes in cash and spot markets. However, revenues less cost of revenues increased by 10% to $1.92 billion, and operating income significantly grew by 116% to $1.06 billion, largely due to effective cost management and the absence of a significant goodwill impairment charge recorded in the prior year. The company also maintained a strong liquidity position.
Which business segments performed strongly in 2023?
The Options segment demonstrated strong performance, with revenues less cost of revenues increasing by 19% and average daily volume (ADV) up by 8%, driven particularly by growth in index options. Data and access solutions also saw an increase in revenue, while the Futures and Global FX segments reported steady growth. The company continues to invest in its Digital segment, which is showing reduced operating losses.
What are Cboe's key strategic priorities and recent developments?
Cboe's strategy focuses on innovating to capture growing demand for trading products and data services globally, unlocking value within its ecosystems, and accessing untapped markets. In 2023, this included expanding zero days to expiry (0-DTE) products, launching new volatility indices, and integrating acquisitions like Cboe Canada. A significant recent development was the launch of margined futures on Bitcoin and Ether in January 2024, positioning Cboe as the first U.S. regulated crypto-native exchange and clearinghouse to offer both spot and leveraged derivatives trading on a single platform.
How is Cboe managing its capital and returning value to shareholders?
Cboe maintains a healthy liquidity position, with $543.2 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023. The company continues to pay dividends and has an ongoing share repurchase program, having repurchased $83.9 million of common stock in 2023. The company has $384.0 million remaining under its existing share repurchase authorizations.
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