CME Group Inc. (CME)

US — Financial Services Sector
Peers: NDAQ  SPGI  MCO  MSCI  ICE  MORN 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CME
  • Rev/Share 17.4757
  • Book/Share 75.1661
  • PB 3.6969
  • Debt/Equity 0.1265
  • CurrentRatio 1.0167
  • ROIC 0.087

 

  • MktCap 100135725280.0
  • FreeCF/Share 10.6392
  • PFCF 26.1724
  • PE 27.8091
  • Debt/Assets 0.0217
  • DivYield 0.0378
  • ROE 0.1314

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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
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

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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Top Big Data Stocks to Bet on to Ride the Analytics Revolution
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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Is CME Group (CME) Stock Outpacing Its Finance Peers This Year?
CME
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how CME Group (CME) and ACNB (ACNB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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CME Group Inc. Announces Preliminary Results from its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
CME
Published: May 09, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2025 annual meeting. At the meeting, shareholders: Elected Terrence A.

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CME Hits 52-Week High: Time to Buy Despite Expensive Valuation?
CME
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Let us delve deeper to find out what to do with CME stock now.

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CME Group Declares Quarterly Dividend
CME
Published: May 08, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared a second-quarter dividend of $1.25 per share. The dividend is payable June 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of June 9, 2025.

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Is CME Group (CME) Outperforming Other Finance Stocks This Year?
CME
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how CME Group (CME) and Banco De Chile (BCH) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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CME Group: Risk Is Now The House Edge; CME Poised To Outroll Street
CME
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Initiate Strong Buy on CME Group with $332.96 PT; CME monetizes market disruption with record Q1 ADV and sustained speculative "risk-on" positioning. CME deserves a forward PE multiple of 29.5x for FY25E, driven by high-rate-fueled interest income and structural macro-vol, driving cross-asset product innovation. Above Street EPS for FY25/FY26E due to unmatched volume tailwinds, strategic catalysts, and capital-light tech investment, positioning CME for a breakout.

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Final Trades: Berkshire Hathaway, Vertex Pharma, S&P Global and CME Group
BRK-A, BRK-B, CME, VRTX
Published: April 30, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Final Trades are in! The Investment Committee reveals their top picks to close out the day—don't miss it!

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CME Group (CME) Is Up 1.44% in One Week: What You Should Know
CME
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does CME Group (CME) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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CME Group: Expect Generous Dividends This Year
CME
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

CME Group thrives on market volatility, earning revenue on every trade, making it resilient in both good and bad times. CME's niche in the derivatives market, international expansion, and product innovation drive growth, especially during uncertain times. Strong financials, including solid profit margins and high dividend payouts, make CME an attractive investment for income-focused investors.

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CME: More Market Volatility Equals More Demands - Initiating With Strong Buy
CME
Published: April 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Initiating a 'Strong Buy' rating for CME with a fair value of $301 per share due to increased demand for hedging amid economic uncertainty and market volatility. CME's diverse product offerings and strong trading volume growth, particularly in interest rate options/futures, equity, FX, energy, and commodities, support its robust business model. CME's high operating margin, capex-light business model, and strategic use of Google Cloud enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

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3 Stocks to Buy Before the May 7 Catalyst
CME, INTU, USB
Published: April 27, 2025 by: InvestorPlace
Sentiment: Positive

Tom Yeung here with your Sunday Digest. In the 1990s, my father moved our family to a new overseas “Florida-style” housing development.

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Top Cryptocurrency Stocks You Should Buy for a Healthy Portfolio
BTCM, CAN, CME
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here, we pick three stocks, CME, BTCM and CAN, which are well-poised to benefit from the growing proliferation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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CME Group to Expand Crypto Derivatives Suite with Launch of XRP Futures
CME
Published: April 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory review. Market participants will have the choice to trade both a micro-sized contract (2,500 XRP) and a larger-sized contract (50,000 XRP).

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CME Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Trading Volume, Revenues Lag
CME
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME Group's Q1 results reflect improved revenues and increased volatility that aided volumes.

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CME Group (CME) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates
CME
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME Group (CME) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.80 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.79 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.50 per share a year ago.

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3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks to Buy as Markets Rise on Tariff Pause
CME, EXE, JWN
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

JWN, EXE and CME are currently witnessing a short-term pullback in price. So, make sure you take full advantage of it.

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The Big 3: CME, CB, SJM
CB, CME, SJM
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

While volatility isn't at last week's height, Jessica Inskip notes that investors will have to be careful as the VIX stays near 30. She talks about how CME Group (CME), Chubb (CB) and J.

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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 Mr. 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.