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With a market cap of $22.3 billion, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) is a premier exchange operator and market infrastructure provider, offering a diverse range of trading solutions across equities, options, futures, foreign exchange (FX), and digital assets. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, it is best known for its Cboe Options Exchange, the largest U.S. options market, and the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), a key gauge of market sentiment.
Companies with a market value of $10 billion or more are classified as “large-cap stocks,” Cboe Global holds its place in this category. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Cboe has expanded through strategic acquisitions and innovation in electronic trading, data analytics, and risk management. The company plays a pivotal role in financial markets, providing liquidity, transparency, and cutting-edge technology to institutional and retail investors worldwide.
Cboe Global shares are currently trading 4.2% below its 52-week high of $223.51, which they touched recently on March 21. The stock has climbed 10.2% over the past three months, outpacing the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which declined 4.4% during the same period.
CBOE has soared 5.5% over the past six months, beating $SPX's marginal return. Similarly, over the past 52 weeks, CBOE's 19.3% gain easily surpasses $SPX's 10.7% increase.
Since early this year, CBOE has consistently remained above its 50-day and 200-day moving average, indicating an uptrend.
Cboe Global has outpaced the broader market over the past year, driven by strategic expansion across asset classes and global markets, a steady rise in recurring revenues, and strong capital management. Its 13-year streak of dividend growth has reinforced investor confidence.
On Feb. 7, CBOE shares closed up more than 2% after reporting its Q4 results despite slightly missing analyst expectations. The company posted $524.5 million in net revenue, marking a 5% year-over-year increase, driven by strong options trading activity and growing European market share. Adjusted EPS rose to $2.10 from $2.06 in the previous-year quarter.
CBOE’s rival, CME Group Inc. (CME), has outperformed the stock and gained 21.8% over the past 52 weeks and 20.5% over the past six months.
Analysts maintain a cautious outlook on its prospects. CBOE has a consensus rating of “Hold” from the 18 analysts covering the stock and is currently trading above its mean price target of $209.88.
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