London Stock Exchange Group Plc (LSE.L) on Friday said profit for the full year increased significantly from last year, helped by a gain related to the stake in FTSE. Even after excluding gain, earnings were much ahead of last year. The bourse operator's CCP business showed significant strength during the year.
Pre-tax profit surged to 639.7 million pounds from 238.2 million pounds last year.
The latest results include a 324.3 million pounds gain reflecting the value of the 50 per cent of FTSE already owned by the group that was not previously reflected in the accounts.
Adjusted profit before tax jumped 35 per cent to 400.6 million pounds.
On a per share basis, annual earnings climbed to 190.9 pence from 55.9 pence reported for the previous year.
Total income, which includes revenue and net treasury income through CCP business, increased 21 percent to 814.8 million pounds.
Revenue grew 10 percent to 679.8 million pounds with a 4 percent growth in Capital Markets at 301.9 million pounds and a 27 percent jump in Information Services at 218.9 million pounds.
LSE had an eventful fiscal year. The company completed the acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent of global index business FTSE and said it was acquiring a majority stake of up to 60 per cent in LCH.Clearnet Group.
During the year, the firm's fixed income markets grew 10 per cent while its UK and Italian cash equities markets and derivatives operations were broadly flat.
The Post Trade division delivered organic revenue increase of 10 percent. A 147 percent surge in net treasury income through the CCP business led to a 52 per cent increase in total income to 228.5 million pounds.
The Board has proposed a final dividend of 19.0 pence per share, up 6 percent from last year.
LSE said the current macro economic environment, particularly in Europe, remains uncertain. However, the group expects to make further good strategic progress in the year ahead.
Chris Gibson-Smith, Chairman of LSE, said, "Looking ahead, we are excited by the opportunities for the business. In particular our full ownership of FTSE and our shareholder approved transaction with LCH.Clearnet will continue to transform our organization. We are well placed and remain firmly focused in our pursuit of driving long-term shareholder value."
LSE.L is currently trading at 961 pence, down 0.36 percent from the previous close.
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