Record First Quarter Results
First quarter earnings per share of $1.72 were up 16% year-over-year, with net revenue increasing 8% to a record $2.5 billion. Adjusted operating income increased by 11% to reach a record $1.5 billion.
Strong Segment Performance
Exchange segment net revenues totaled a record $1.4 billion, up 12% year-over-year. Fixed Income and Data Services segment revenues totaled a record $596 million. Mortgage Technology results showed revenues of $510 million, with recurring revenues up year-over-year.
Significant Capital Return to Shareholders
The company returned $519 million of capital to shareholders during the quarter, including $241 million of share repurchases.
Record Energy Revenues
Record energy revenues, which grew 23% year-over-year, marked the eighth consecutive quarter of record performance in this segment.
Strong Growth in Interest Rate and Equity Markets
Interest rate business grew 18%, cash equities and options revenues grew 21%, and energy ADV was up 39%.