LSEG lifts 2026 growth outlook after 8.8% rise in third-quarter income
London Stock Exchange Group reported 8.8% organic income growth for Q3 and now expects at least 8% revenue growth for 2026, up from 7-7.5%.
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what happened
London Stock Exchange Group posted third-quarter income excluding recoveries of about 2.4 billion pounds, up 8.8% on an organic, constant-currency basis, according to Reuters and RTTNews via TradingView. Gross profit reached 2.2 billion pounds, rising 9.9%, as cost of sales grew more slowly than income.
The company raised its 2026 forecasts. Organic growth in income excluding recoveries is now seen at no less than 8.0%, EBITDA margin should widen by 100 to 120 basis points, and equity free cash flow is expected at a minimum of 2.8 billion pounds, versus a previous 2.7 billion. LSEG also plans to buy Octus and Trumid to broaden its fixed income and credit offerings.
CEO David Schwimmer said: "LSEG is on track to deliver its strongest annual growth since 2018." At the time of reporting, the shares traded at 9,075.32 pence, up 3.25%.
why it matters
Buybacks and dividends should hand back 10% of market value across January 2026 through February 2027, with another 1.0 to 1.5 billion pounds of repurchases possible in 2027. Stronger trading activity and demand for data products support investor interest in exchange and financial data operators.
market impact
LSEG shares and exchange sector: stronger results and higher payouts support interest in the stock
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- London Stock Exchange Group Q3 total income up 8.8% — Reuters, 22 October 2026 at 06:13 UTC
- London Stock Exchange Q3 Total Income Excl. Recoveries Up 8.8% On Organic Basis; Raises 2026 Outlook — TradingView, 22 October 2026 at 07:56 UTC
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