ICE · 8-K · 20260730PR088462
Capital Return Program
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. · 2026-07-30 · Importance 64 · Surprise 42 · In source text
ICE returned $945 million to stockholders during the second quarter of 2026, including $651 million of share repurchases. Through June 30, 2026, the company had returned $1.8 billion to stockholders, including $1.2 billion of repurchases. ICE paid $591 million in dividends through the second quarter. The board increased the share repurchase authorization to up to $4.0 billion effective July 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Board approved increase in share repurchase authorization up to $4.0 billion, effective July 1, 2026 source
- Through June 30, 2026, returned $1.8 billion to stockholders, including $1.2 billion in share repurchases source
- Through the second quarter of 2026, ICE repurchased $1.2 billion of its common stock and paid $591 million in dividends source
- During the quarter ICE returned $945 million to stockholders, including $651 million of share repurchases source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -0.7% | Through the second quarter of 2026, ICE repurchased $1.2 billion of its common stock and paid $591 million in dividends |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.3% | Through the second quarter of 2026, ICE repurchased $1.2 billion of its common stock and paid $591 million in dividends |
| cash | negative | committed | — | Board approved increase in share repurchase authorization up to $4.0 billion, effective July 1, 2026 |