LSEG first-half income beats market expectations
LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) -London Stock Exchange Group LSEG.L reported first half income above analysts' consensus on Thursday, and a rise in annual subscription value, saying it was sticking with its medium-term guidance.
LSEG's total income excluding recoveries in the first half of 2024 was 4.204 billion pounds ($5.40 billion), up 5.4% on the the first half of 2023, and above analysts' consensus of 4.195 billion pounds.
LSEG's annual subscription value (ASV), which reflects recurring revenue and closely watched by analysts, was up 6.4% at June 2024, in line with guidance, and up from 6% in the first quarter.
"We are also delivering efficiency improvements, with underlying margin improving year-on-year despite ongoing investment, and we expect this trend to continue," LSEG CEO David Schwimmer, said in a statement.
"We look forward to further progress in the second half of the year, and are reiterating all of our medium-term guidance."
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Reporting By Huw Jones, editing by Sinead Cruise
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