Broadridge Financial Solutions reported fiscal third‑quarter 2026 results that surpassed analyst expectations. Total revenue rose 8% year‑over‑year to $1.954 billion, while recurring revenue increased 7% to $1.288 billion, a 6% rise in constant currency. Diluted earnings per share were $2.36 and adjusted EPS reached $2.72, beating consensus estimates of $2.63 and $2.44 respectively.
Operating income margin slipped to 18.4% from 19.0% in Q3 FY25, a compression of 80 basis points. The decline was driven by higher distribution revenue and higher float income, which offset gains in other revenue streams. Despite the margin pressure, the company maintained strong profitability through disciplined cost management.
Recurring revenue growth was supported by organic expansion in the Investor Communication Solutions (ICS) and Global Technology and Operations (GTO) segments, as well as acquisitions within the ICS portfolio. The mix shift toward higher‑margin services helped offset the margin compression noted above.
Management raised its full‑year outlook, now forecasting recurring revenue growth of at least 7% in constant currency and adjusted EPS growth of 10%‑12%. The upgrade reflects confidence in sustained demand for Broadridge’s capital‑market solutions and the expected impact of recent acquisitions.
On April 30, Broadridge completed the acquisition of CQG, Inc., a Denver‑based execution‑management‑system provider, for approximately $173 million plus contingent consideration. The deal expands the company’s capabilities in futures and options trading and complements its existing GTO segment, positioning Broadridge to capture growth in the derivatives market.
CEO Tim Gokey said the company delivered strong third‑quarter results, noting 6% recurring revenue growth constant currency and 11% adjusted EPS growth, driven by robust equity and fund position growth and higher trading volumes. He added that Broadridge is executing on its strategy to democratize and digitize governance, simplify and innovate trading, and modernize wealth management, while building future‑growth platforms in tokenization, communications digitization, and AI.
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