ICE · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Capital Expenditures

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. · 2026-07-30 · Importance 70 · Surprise 40 · Matches filing data

ICE currently expects approximately $850 million of 2026 capital expenditures, including operational and real-estate capital expenditures and eligible capitalized software-development costs. The spending is intended to enhance technology, integrate businesses and support continued growth. Capital expenditures and capitalized software-development costs increased $82 million in the first six months of 2026, driven by higher hardware and network-equipment spending and increased capitalized software development. Future capital requirements will also depend on required and discretionary technology and clearing initiatives and regulatory requirements.

Key facts

• Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. currently expects to incur capital expenditures and software development costs eligible for capitalization of approximately $850 million in 2026. source
• Capital expenditures were $208 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and $145 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (presented as reductions in the reconciliation). source
• Capitalized software development costs were $230 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and $211 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (presented as reductions in the reconciliation). source
• Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs increased $82 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026. source

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