CME Group Inc. (CME)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CME
  • Rev/Share 17.9181
  • Book/Share 77.1308
  • PB 3.7223
  • Debt/Equity 0.1233
  • CurrentRatio 1.0186
  • ROIC 0.0881

 

  • MktCap 103464236700.0
  • FreeCF/Share 8.5289
  • PFCF 33.7314
  • PE 27.4912
  • Debt/Assets 0.019
  • DivYield 0.0369
  • ROE 0.1372

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade CME UBS Buy Neutral -- $305 July 24, 2025
Upgrade CME Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight -- $301 April 8, 2025
Upgrade CME Raymond James Market Perform Outperform -- $287 March 10, 2025
Downgrade CME Citigroup Buy Neutral $255 $250 Jan. 6, 2025
Downgrade CME Redburn Atlantic Buy Neutral -- $244 Oct. 8, 2024
Initiation CME RBC Capital Mkts -- Sector Perform -- $235 Sept. 27, 2024
Initiation CME TD Cowen -- Hold -- $221 Sept. 26, 2024
Downgrade CME BofA Securities Neutral Underperform $212 $177 Sept. 3, 2024

News

CME Group Revenue Jumps 10% in Q2
CME
Published: July 28, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

CME Group (CME -0.41%), the major derivatives exchange operator known for its futures and options markets, reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on July 23, 2025. The company delivered record revenue of $1.7 billion, surpassing the consensus GAAP revenue estimate of $1.69 billion.

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Josh Brown's 'Best Stocks in the Market': CBOE Global Markets
CBOE, CME, HOOD, IBKR
Published: July 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to spotlight another name on his "Best Stocks in the Market."

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CME Q2 Earnings, Revenues Beat Estimates on Higher Trading Volume
CME
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME posts Q2 beats on earnings and revenue as record trading volume and rising fees lift results amid market volatility.

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About CME (CME) Q2 Earnings
CME
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for CME (CME) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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CME Group (CME) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
CME
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME Group (CME) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.96 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.91 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.56 per share a year ago.

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Is a Beat in the Cards for CME Group This Earnings Season?
CME
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME's second-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from a diverse product portfolio, increased volatility and a strong market position.

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Stay Ahead of the Game With CME (CME) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
CME
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for CME (CME), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Finance Stocks Now
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Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.

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CME Group (CME) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
CME
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME (CME) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Will CME (CME) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CME
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME (CME) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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3 Crypto-Focused Stocks to Buy as Bitcoin Heads Toward New High
BLK, CME, V
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With Bitcoin holding near $109K and optimism rising, V, CME, and BLK emerge as top crypto-exposed stocks to watch now.

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4 Crypto-Centric Stocks to Watch Closely Before the Next Bitcoin Rally
ACN, CME, PYPL, V
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As Bitcoin holds firm near $107K, CME, ACN, V, and PYPL emerge as crypto-centric stocks with growth potential in 2025.

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CME Group to Launch FTSE CoreCommodity CRB Futures on July 21
CME
Published: June 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch FTSE CoreCommodity CRB futures, pending regulatory review. The FTSE CoreCommodity CRB Index provides broad exposure to the global commodities market and tracks a basket of 19 commodities, including energy, agriculture, precious metals and industrial metals contracts.

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4 Crypto-Centric Stocks to Watch as Bitcoin Rebounds to Resume Rally
ACN, CME, PYPL, V
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As Bitcoin rebounds past $105K after a ceasefire, CME, ACN, V and PYPL emerge as crypto-centric stocks with upside potential.

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3 Bitcoin-Centric Stocks in Focus Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
CME, PYPL, V
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

As Bitcoin holds above $100K despite global tensions, CME, Visa and PayPal emerge as crypto plays with 2025 upside.

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Bitcoin on Track to Hit New All-Time High: 3 Stocks in Focus
CME, PYPL, V
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Crypto momentum returns as Bitcoin tops $110K, boosting outlooks for PYPL, V, and CME heading into 2025.

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Best Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Stocks to Power Up Your Portfolio
CME, MARA, MSTR
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here, we discuss three stocks, CME, MARA and MSTR, which are well-poised to benefit from the growing proliferation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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3 Crypto-Centric Stocks in Focus on the Ongoing Bitcoin Rally
CME, PYPL, V
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Crypto stocks V, PYPL and CME are gaining traction as Bitcoin stays strong above $100K and rate cut hopes grow.

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CME Group: Should Investors Chase Momentum Or Wait For A Dip?
CME
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

CME Group remains a buy, despite a premium valuation, thanks to strong cash flow, market dominance, and a resilient business model. The company's recurring revenue, high margins, and growth across product lines justify its higher multiple and support 20% upside potential. Risks include regulatory changes, tech migration challenges, legal headwinds, and potential market slowdowns, but these are manageable for long-term investors.

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CME Group Sets New May ADV Record of 28.9 Million Contracts, Up 11% Year Over Year
CME
Published: June 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Record May ADV in interest rate, metals and cryptocurrency products SOFR futures ADV grew 31% over May 2024 International ADV increased 15% to 8.7 million contracts CHICAGO , June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported it reached the highest May average daily volume (ADV) on record at 28.9 million contracts, an increase of 11% year-over-year. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.

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CME Group Announces Record Volume, Open Interest Across Battery Metals Complex
CME
Published: June 02, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced record volume and open interest across its battery metals complex. A total of 2,587 contracts were traded across battery metals futures and options on May 29, surpassing the previous record of 2,301 contracts set on February 11, 2025.

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CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy to Present at Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Trading Conference
CME
Published: May 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that Terry Duffy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Trading Conference on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

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CME Group Awards $125,000 to 25 Star Scholars Graduating from City Colleges of Chicago to Pursue Four-Year Degrees
CME
Published: May 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, is awarding 25 City Colleges of Chicago graduates with $5,000 scholarships as they move on to earn Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees. Since 2017, CME Group has partnered with the Mayor's office to support the Star Scholars program, contributing over $1 million to help graduates who have earned an associates degree at a Chicago City College achieve their higher education goals at four-year institutions.

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CME Group and CF Benchmarks to Launch Four New Cryptocurrency Reference Rates and Real-Time Indices on June 2
CME
Published: May 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO and LONDON , May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, and CF Benchmarks, the leading provider of cryptocurrency benchmark indices, today announced plans to launch four new cryptocurrency reference rates and real-time indices for Arbitrum, Ondo, NEAR and Sui. These reference rates and indices are not tradable futures products.

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4 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Securities and Exchanges Industry
CBOE, CME, ICE, NDAQ
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ICE, CME, NDAQ and CBOE gain from rising crypto adoption, trading volumes, and tech investments as the Zacks industry ranks in the top 5%.

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CME (CME) Up 7.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
CME
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME (CME) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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BLKB, CFLT, CME, MCO, NVDA
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BLKB, CFLT and CME are revolutionizing Big Data with AI-powered tools, transforming industries from finance to social media.

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XRP News: Buy $XDX, An XRP-Backed Token on XenDex As CME Group Launches XRP Futures
CME
Published: May 23, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SYDNEY, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As global crypto momentum surges around XRP, the launch of CME Group's XRP Futures has sent bullish waves through the market. At the heart of this renewed interest lies XenDex, the first all-in-one decentralized exchange (DEX) on the XRP Ledger and its $XDX presale ends in just 5 days.

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CME Group vs. Intercontinental: Which Exchange Stock is a Better Buy?
CME, ICE
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Though both CME and ICE are Buy-rated stocks, let's find out which exchange stock is a better investment to generate sizable returns.

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CME Group Announces First Trades of XRP Futures
CME
Published: May 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its new XRP futures are now available for trading. The first trade, a block, took place on Sunday, May 18, and was cleared by Hidden Road.

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About CME Group Inc. (CME)

  • IPO Date 2002-12-06
  • Website https://www.cmegroup.com
  • Industry Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
  • CEO Terrence A. Duffy
  • Employees 3760

CME Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates contract markets for the trading of futures and options on futures contracts worldwide. It offers futures and options products based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and metals, as well as fixed income products. The company also provides clearing house services, including clearing, settling, and guaranteeing futures and options contracts, and cleared swaps products traded through its exchanges; and trade processing and risk mitigation services. In addition, the company offers a range of market data services, including real-time and historical data services. It serves professional traders, financial institutions, institutional and individual investors, corporations, manufacturers, producers, governments, and central banks. The company was formerly known as Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. and changed its name to CME Group Inc. in July 2007. CME Group Inc. was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.