Business Segments · Amortization expense
Options — Amortization expense
Cboe Global Markets Options — Amortization expense decreased by 11.8% to $1.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 11.8%, from $1.70M to $1.50M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High amortization relative to revenue may indicate heavy reliance on past acquisitions or capitalized software development.
Detailed definition
The periodic allocation of the cost of finite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives within the optio...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for all firms with significant intangible asset bases.
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cboe_segment_options_amortization_expenseHistorical Data
8 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.40M | $3.10M | $2.50M | $1.70M | $1.50M | $1.60M | $1.70M | $1.50M |
| QoQ Change | — | -8.8% | -19.4% | -32.0% | -11.8% | +6.7% | +6.3% | -11.8% |
| YoY Change | — | -8.8% | -19.4% | -32.0% | — | — | — | -11.8% |
Range$1.50M – $3.40M
CAGR-37.3%
Avg YoY Growth-18.0%
Median YoY Growth-15.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cboe Global Markets's options — amortization expense?
- Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) reported options — amortization expense of $1.50M in Q1 2026.
- How has Cboe Global Markets's options — amortization expense changed year-over-year?
- Cboe Global Markets's options — amortization expense decreased by 11.8% year-over-year, from $1.70M to $1.50M.
- What does options — amortization expense mean?
- The annual non-cash expense for the gradual wear or expiration of intangible assets in the options segment.