■ Increase · August 14, 2026
Cboe Global Markets Boosts Quarterly Dividend by 19% to $0.86
Cboe Global Markets raises its quarterly dividend by 19% to $0.86, marking the 16th consecutive annual increase.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) has announced a 19% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising the payout to $0.86 per share. The new dividend, declared by the company's board of directors, will be paid on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026.
Dividend Details
The increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.72 per share adds 14 cents per share each quarter, representing a 19.4% rise. This marks the 16th consecutive year that Cboe has raised its dividend, a track record that underscores the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
At the new quarterly rate, the annualized dividend would be $3.44 per share, up from $2.88 per share at the previous rate. This adds 56 cents per share to the annualized payout. For an investor holding 100 shares, the quarterly dividend would increase from $72 to $86, and the annualized difference would be $56 per 100 shares.
It is important to note that dividend declarations are subject to board approval each quarter, so the annualized figure is not a guarantee of future payments.
Financial Performance and Growth Initiatives
The dividend increase follows a strong financial performance in 2025. Cboe reported record full-year net revenue of $2.4 billion, a 17% increase over the prior year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) reached a record $10.42, up 45%, while adjusted diluted EPS rose 24% to a record $10.67.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, net revenue totaled $671.1 million, up 28% from $524.5 million in the same period a year earlier. Fourth-quarter diluted EPS hit a record $2.97, up 60%, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 46% to $3.06. The company's derivatives business was a key driver, with derivatives net revenue up 38% in the fourth quarter, supported by record volumes in index and multi-listed options. Cash and Spot Markets net revenue rose 27%, and Data Vantage net revenue increased 9%.
Cboe has also been expanding access to U.S. markets. Earlier this year, the SEC approved extended trading hours for certain multi-listed single-stock options, allowing pre-market and post-market sessions. The company has also outlined plans to expand U.S. equities trading to meet global demand.
Company Background
Cboe traces its roots to the Chicago Board Options Exchange, founded in 1973 as the world's first listed options exchange. Over the decades, it has grown into a major global operator of trading markets and financial infrastructure, known for innovations like S&P 500 Index options and the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX). Today, Cboe operates across derivatives, equities, and foreign-exchange markets, serving customers worldwide with trading, clearing, data, and investment solutions.
What it means for income investors
This dividend increase reflects Cboe's strong financial performance and its long-standing record of annual dividend growth. For income-focused investors, the company's consistent payout raises may be a positive signal of its ability to generate cash flow and return value to shareholders.
Reporting based on: stl.news. Figures verified against market data where available.