The pan-European market operator Euronext obtained in the third quarter an attributable net profit of 194.9 million euros, which represents an increase of 30.2% compared with the same period of the previous year.
Between the months of July and September, Euronext’s revenue advanced by 25%, to stand at 547.4 million euros, while the total operating expenses increased by 16%, to reach 245.9 million euros.
Services linked to operations with shares, which include custody and settlement, contributed 86.7 million euros, 12% more. In turn, the capital markets business and data solutions generated 192.2 million euros, which represents growth of 14% versus a year ago.
At the same time, the FICC segment, which groups fixed income, currencies and commodities, recorded 121.3 million euros in revenue, a rebound of 48%, while the equities business recorded revenue of 124.6 million euros, 33% higher than that of the same quarter of the previous year.
"Euronext recorded the best quarterly performance since its listing, reaching record revenues and Ebitda. This exceptional quarter extends our track record of double-digit growth to ten consecutive quarters. These results confirm the strength of our diversified business and the consistent achievement of our strategic plan 'Innovate for growth 2027'", the chairman and CEO of Euronext, Stéphane Boujnah, has noted.
"Euronext has never been so strong. Thanks to our integrated value chain, our proven execution capability and the dedication of our teams, we have successfully achieved the strategic milestones. Now we are in an ideal position to lead the next phase of development of the European capital markets", he added.