TMX Group Limited Reports Results for The Fourth Quarter of 2025

Core Insights - TMX Group reported strong financial performance for Q4 2025, with record revenue of $457.8 million, a 16% increase from $393.3 million in Q4 2024, and a 20% increase in operating income for the year [1][11][12] - The company experienced a 13% increase in organic revenue and a resurgence in financing activity, contributing to double-digit revenue growth across all segments [1][12] - TMX Group announced a 9% increase in its quarterly dividend, reflecting its commitment to delivering value to shareholders [1][12] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q4 2025 was $457.8 million, up $64.5 million or 16% from Q4 2024 [10][20] - Operating expenses increased by 19% to $252.1 million, driven by various factors including higher headcount and integration costs related to recent acquisitions [10][40] - Net income attributable to equity holders decreased by 28% to $115.2 million, primarily due to foreign exchange losses compared to gains in the previous year [13][47] Revenue Breakdown - Derivatives Trading and Clearing revenue increased by 27%, driven by higher rates per contract and a 10% increase in trading volumes [14][25] - Capital Formation revenue rose by 13%, reflecting higher additional listings and initial listing fees [22][20] - Global Insights revenue grew by 16%, with significant contributions from TMX VettaFi and TMX Datalinx [30][36] Earnings Per Share - Basic and diluted earnings per share for Q4 2025 were $0.41, down 29% from $0.58 in Q4 2024, largely due to foreign exchange losses [11][19] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 22% to $0.60, reflecting improved operational income [11][19] Operating Expenses - Compensation and benefits expenses rose by 16% to $117.8 million, influenced by costs related to recent acquisitions [40][43] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses surged by 46% to $53.1 million, reflecting increased operational activities [40][46] - Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by 12% to $47.0 million, driven by ongoing projects [40][46] Market Activity - The overall volume of securities traded on TMX's equities marketplaces increased by 38%, with notable growth on TSX and TSXV [32] - TMX's market share in domestic equities trading remained stable at approximately 61% [32] Dividend Announcement - TMX Group's Board approved a dividend increase of $0.02 to $0.24 per common share, marking the fourth increase in two years [12][21]