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Miami International Holdings, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenue and adjusted EBITDA rose: Net revenue rose 40% to $128.6 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 66% to $66.1 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin at 51%, up 800 basis points. Source
  • Non-operating gain on MIAXdx sale: Non-operating income was $54.1 million, including a $50.5 million gain on the sale of MIAXdx. A $70.2 million income tax benefit came mainly from the valuation allowance release. Source
  • Options net revenue grew 37%: Options net revenue grew 37% to $111.3 million, and operating income rose 44% to $72.8 million, both compared with the prior-year period. Source
  • Futures revenue fell on migrations: Futures net revenue fell 21% to $4.6 million on lower volumes from participant migrations to MIAX Futures Onyx, reduced volatility and lower RPC. Operating loss was $12.4 million. Source
  • Operating expenses rose on investment: Operating expenses were $82.6 million, against $69.6 million. The company cited headcount and technology investment, payroll tax timing and legal costs, partly offset by lower regulatory costs. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 51%: Adjusted EBITDA margin, measured on net revenue, was 51% against 43% a year earlier. Source
  • Options volume and share increased: MIAX options average daily volume was 10.9 million contracts, up 26.6%, and MIAX market share was 17.3%, against 16.0% a year earlier. Source
  • Cash rose to $550.8 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $550.8 million at March 31, 2026, up from $433.6 million at December 31, 2025. Total debt was $1.5 million. Source

“MIAX continues to invest in technology and people, collaborating closely with our member firms and customers to drive growth across our exchanges.”

Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MIAX

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted operating expenses Sourcefull year 2026$265 million to $275 millionKept
Share-based compensation expense Sourcefull year 2026$27 million to $30 millionKept
Capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$40 million to $45 millionKept
Depreciation and amortization expense Sourcefull year 2026$33 million to $38 millionKept
Adjusted effective tax rate Sourcefull year 2026, post valuation allowance release27% to 29%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The deferred tax asset valuation allowance was released as of January 1, 2026, a $109.2 million benefit. The prior quarter expected this release within 12 months. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net revenue and adjusted EBITDA rose: Net revenue rose 40% to $128.6 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 66% to $66.1 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin at 51%, up 800 basis points. Source
  • Operating income more than doubled: Operating income was $46.0 million, against $22.3 million a year earlier, the company reported. Source
  • Non-operating gain on MIAXdx sale: Non-operating income was $54.1 million, including a $50.5 million gain on the sale of MIAXdx. A $70.2 million income tax benefit came mainly from the valuation allowance release. Source
  • Adjusted earnings and EPS rose: Adjusted earnings rose 51% to $45.3 million. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.42 against $0.38, and GAAP diluted EPS was $1.56 against a loss of $0.34. Source

Segments and regions

  • Options net revenue grew 37%: Options net revenue grew 37% to $111.3 million, and operating income rose 44% to $72.8 million, both compared with the prior-year period. Source
  • Equities revenue rose and loss narrowed: Equities net revenue rose 82% to $6.7 million, and the operating loss narrowed to $1.1 million from $4.0 million. Source
  • Futures revenue fell on migrations: Futures net revenue fell 21% to $4.6 million on lower volumes from participant migrations to MIAX Futures Onyx, reduced volatility and lower RPC. Operating loss was $12.4 million. Source
  • International revenue rose on TISE: International net revenue rose to $5.6 million from $0.8 million, mainly from the June 2025 TISE acquisition. Operating income was $1.3 million. Source

“The company also capitalized on elevated market volatility in Q1”

Miami International Holdings, Inc., press release

Products and customers

  • Short-dated expirations listed for nine names: Monday and Wednesday short-term option expirations were listed for nine actively traded names in January 2026, across the four options exchanges. Source
  • Non-transaction fees rose: Options non-transaction fees rose on more member connections, 2026 fee increases, expiring MIAX Sapphire fee waivers and new market data products. Source

Costs

  • Operating expenses rose on investment: Operating expenses were $82.6 million, against $69.6 million. The company cited headcount and technology investment, payroll tax timing and legal costs, partly offset by lower regulatory costs. Source
  • Share-based compensation was $8.9 million: Share-based compensation was $8.9 million, with $8.2 million recorded in compensation and benefits. Source

Margins and pricing

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 51%: Adjusted EBITDA margin, measured on net revenue, was 51% against 43% a year earlier. Source
  • Options RPC and equities capture rose: Options revenue per contract was $0.110 against $0.106. Equities capture was $0.005 per 100 shares against negative $0.020 a year earlier. Source

Demand and the order book

  • Options volume and share increased: MIAX options average daily volume was 10.9 million contracts, up 26.6%, and MIAX market share was 17.3%, against 16.0% a year earlier. Source
  • Options fees tracked industry volume: Net transaction fees rose with increased industry volume. Market options average daily volume was 62.6 million contracts, up 16.9%. Source

Capital, cash and balance sheet

  • Cash rose to $550.8 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $550.8 million at March 31, 2026, up from $433.6 million at December 31, 2025. Total debt was $1.5 million. Source
  • Outstanding shares rose to 94.2 million: Outstanding common shares were 94.2 million at March 31, 2026, against 85.5 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and investment

  • MIAXdx sale completed, 10% retained: The company completed the January 2026 sale of 90% of MIAXdx to a joint venture of Robinhood Markets and Susquehanna International Group, and retained 10%. Source
  • Expansion into new asset classes: Management said it is focused on expanding into new asset classes, launching new products and deepening customer relationships. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
MIAX options average daily volume Source10.9 million contracts
MIAX options market share Source17.3%

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Ongoing litigation related to the Nasdaq matter drove litigation costs of $2.8 million in the quarter. Source
  • Financial: Mark-to-market valuation of 250 million locked Pyth tokens produced an unrealized loss of $2.5 million. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management reaffirmed the full-year 2026 expense guidance. The documents give no status against it. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.