PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab Makes New Investment in Cboe Global Markets, Inc. $CBOE

PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab acquired a new position in Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (BATS:CBOE) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 64,852 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,507,000. PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab owned 0.06% of Cboe Global Markets at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Cboe Global Markets by 102.2% during the fourth quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 91 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new position in shares of Cboe Global Markets during the second quarter valued at $31,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Cboe Global Markets by 70.5% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 133 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the period. Ameriflex Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Cboe Global Markets by 97.4% during the third quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 154 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 76 shares during the period. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Cboe Global Markets during the third quarter valued at $45,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.73% of the company’s stock.

Cboe Global Markets Price Performance

Shares of BATS CBOE opened at $326.96 on Monday. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $212.75 and a fifty-two week high of $329.79. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $293.40 and its 200 day simple moving average is $270.21. The company has a quick ratio of 1.21, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. The stock has a market cap of $34.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 168.54 and a beta of 0.61.

Cboe Global Markets (BATS:CBOE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The company reported $3.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.37 by $0.33. Cboe Global Markets had a net margin of 5.77% and a return on equity of 20.05%. The business had revenue of $728.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $688.36 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.50 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 29.0% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts expect that Cboe Global Markets, Inc. will post 6.41 EPS for the current year.

Cboe Global Markets Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th were given a $0.72 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 27th. This represents a $2.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. Cboe Global Markets’s payout ratio is 98.97%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Alexander Matturri, Jr. sold 1,500 shares of Cboe Global Markets stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $285.36, for a total value of $428,040.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 4,761 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,358,598.96. This trade represents a 23.96% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Edward J. Fitzpatrick sold 3,947 shares of Cboe Global Markets stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $285.87, for a total value of $1,128,328.89. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 12,921 shares in the company, valued at $3,693,726.27. This represents a 23.40% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 5,695 shares of company stock worth $1,628,981. 0.51% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Cboe Global Markets

Here are the key news stories impacting Cboe Global Markets this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results materially beat expectations — record net revenue and record (adjusted) EPS; revenue rose ~29% and EPS topped estimates, driven by Derivatives, Data Vantage and Cash/Spot performance. This is the immediate catalyst cited by investors. Cboe Global Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates, Raises Revenue Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Management upgraded organic revenue growth targets for 2026 and narrowed 2026 adjusted operating expense guidance, signaling stronger top-line momentum and lower opex risk going forward — a pro?earnings mix for investors. Cboe Global Markets Reports Results for First Quarter 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a major restructuring and cost?cutting program (including headcount actions) intended to sharpen focus on core businesses and accelerate reinvestment — investors are treating the plan as credit positive for near?term margin improvement. Cboe Global Markets Announces Major Restructuring and Cost Cuts
• Neutral Sentiment: Market volatility (VIX) has cooled to mid?teens — a more “risk?on” environment can pressure options volumes, which is mixed for Cboe: lower hedging activity versus stable higher-margin data and listed products. The CBOE VIX Falls to 16 Level
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive moves and talent shifts continued (e.g., departures and hiring in low?touch execution roles) — operational continuity appears intact but worth monitoring as realignment progresses. Bryan Blake Joins CIBC From Cboe
• Negative Sentiment: The company is cutting roughly 20% of its workforce; coverage highlights risks — severance charges, execution risk during transition, and potential PR/headcount concerns that could weigh on near?term sentiment. Cboe is Slashing 20% of its Staff

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Cboe Global Markets from $246.00 to $273.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and set a $303.00 price objective on shares of Cboe Global Markets in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Cboe Global Markets from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Loop Capital set a $293.00 price objective on shares of Cboe Global Markets in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $290.00 price objective on shares of Cboe Global Markets in a research note on Monday, February 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $294.20.

Cboe Global Markets Profile

Cboe Global Markets, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as an options exchange worldwide. It operates through six segments: Options, North American Equities, Europe and Asia Pacific, Futures, Global FX, and Digital. The Options segment trades in listed market indices. The North American Equities segment trades in listed U.S. and Canadian equities. This segment also offers exchange-traded products (ETP) transaction and listing services. The Europe and Asia Pacific segment provides pan-European listed equities and derivatives transaction services, ETPs, exchange-traded commodities, and international depository receipts, as well as ETP listings and clearing services.