CME Group Inc. (CME)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CME
  • Rev/Share 18.1313
  • Book/Share 79.882
  • PB 3.784
  • Debt/Equity 0.1191
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC -0.0201

 

  • MktCap 108669812543.0
  • FreeCF/Share 11.3557
  • PFCF 26.6093
  • PE 26.8782
  • Debt/Assets 0.0172
  • DivYield 0.0165
  • ROE 0.1448

 

  • 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 TD Cowen Hold Buy -- $305 Jan. 14, 2026
Upgrade CME Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $300 Oct. 23, 2025
Upgrade CME Citigroup Neutral Buy -- $300 Sept. 25, 2025
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

News

5 Securities & Exchanges Stocks to Watch Amid Increased Volatility
CBOE, CME, ICE, NDAQ, SPGI
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks Securities and Exchanges industry players like SPGI, ICE, CME, NDAQ and CBOE gain from rising crypto adoption, trading volumes, a higher non-trading revenue base and tech investments.

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CME Group Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates, ADV Rises Y/Y
CME
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME's Q4 earnings and revenues beat estimates as clearing fees and record ADV lift results, with EPS up nearly 10% year over year.

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CME Group Inc. (CME) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CME
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

CME Group Inc. (CME) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Compared to Estimates, CME (CME) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
CME
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for CME (CME) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 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) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
CME
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME Group (CME) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.77 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.75 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.52 per share a year ago.

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CME Group January Volume Sets New Record of 29.6 Million Contracts, Up 15% Year Over Year
CME
Published: February 03, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Record ADV in metals products Record ADV in Henry Hub Natural Gas, Micro Silver and Micro Copper contracts Highest-ever January ADV in interest rate and energy products CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its highest January average daily volume (ADV) on record at 29.6 million contracts, an increase of 15% year-over-year. The company's previous January ADV record was set in 2025 with 25.7 million contracts.

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Curious about CME (CME) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
CME
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of CME (CME) for the quarter ended December 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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CME Group (CME) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
CME
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME (CME) possesses 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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CME Group Reaches New Record in Metals Futures and Options
CME
Published: January 27, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced today announced that its metals complex reached a new single-day record of 3,338,528 contracts on January 26, up 18% from the previous daily record of 2,829,666 contracts on Friday, October 17, 2025. "Amid ongoing macro-economic uncertainty, record volatility and heightened price risk, clients are turning to our markets to hedge and adjust precious metals exposure to meet their trading goals," said Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group.

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CME Group Sets New Record in Natural Gas Futures and Options
CME
Published: January 21, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its natural gas complex reached a new single-day record of 2,576,346 contracts traded on January 20, up 15% from the previous daily record of 2,239,081 contracts traded on November 14, 2018. "As demand for heating increases across the U.S., clients are turning to our natural gas markets in record numbers to manage their price risk," said Peter Keavey, Global Head of Energy and Environmental Products at CME Group.

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CME Group Trades Above 50- and 200-Day SMA: How to Play the Stock?
CME
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME trades above its 50- and 200-day SMAs, signaling momentum, as analysts see a $294 target and modest upside backed by strong cash flow.

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These five key dynamics will drive precious metals prices in 2026 – CME Group
CME
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Kitco
Sentiment: Neutral

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

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Will CME (CME) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CME
Published: January 07, 2026 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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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Finance Stocks Now
BLK, CME
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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These 2 Finance Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
ADC, CME
Published: January 06, 2026 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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3 Crypto-Centric Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio Before Next Bitcoin Rally
CME, HOOD, NVDA
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As Bitcoin rebounds above $93K, crypto-linked stocks NVDA, HOOD and CME could gain as GPUs, trading platforms and futures markets ride the next rally.

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My New Year's Resolution For 2026: Invest $10,000 In These 5 Stocks
CME, CVX, DVN, EOG, EQNR, FDS, KO, LDNXF, LSEGY, MTDR, PG, PR, XOM
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend growth investing is not a get-rich-quick strategy, it requires commitment and a long-term mindset. Making a New Year's resolution is a great way to help maintain that mindset. I reflect on 2025 and review five companies that I am convinced will bring me closer to my goal of being able to fund my living expenses through dividends. The companies I review in this article should do well in an environment characterized by ongoing fiscal dominance and long-term higher inflation.

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Crypto Comeback in 2026? 4 Stocks to Ride the Bitcoin Rally
CME, HOOD, KLAR, SOFI
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Bitcoin's wild 2025 ride, shifting sentiment and growing ETF inflows may drive HOOD, KLAR, SOFI and CME stocks in 2026.

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Coinbase vs. CME Group: Which Exchange Platform is Faring Better?
CME, COIN
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

COIN and CME both target growth, but only one is gaining ground as they expand beyond trading into new digital frontiers.

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FanDuel, CME Group launch prediction markets in five US states
CME, FLUT
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Sports betting firm FanDuel and derivatives exchange heavyweight CME Group on Monday announced the launch of their prediction markets platform in five U.S. states, as the red-hot asset class continues to draw in new entrants.

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LSEGY vs. CME: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CME, LSEGY
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Securities and Exchanges sector might want to consider either London Stock Exchange Group plc - Unsponsored ADR (LSEGY) or CME Group (CME). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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CME Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Discount: Time to Hold?
CME
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CME Group remains poised for growth, riding on solid global presence, a compelling product portfolio, increased electronic trading and a focus on over-the-counter clearing services.

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CME Group to Launch Spot-Quoted XRP and SOL Futures
CME
Published: December 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today launched Spot-Quoted XRP and SOL futures. Spot-Quoted XRP and SOL futures will complement the existing Spot-Quoted Bitcoin and Ether futures, and are also available to trade across the four major U.S. equity indices, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.

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LSEGY or CME: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CME, LSEGY
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Securities and Exchanges sector have probably already heard of London Stock Exchange Group plc - Unsponsored ADR (LSEGY) and CME Group (CME). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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The Case For High Highs In CME Group Shares (Rating Upgrade)
CME
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

CME Group Inc. remains in a robust long-term bullish trend, with every correction historically serving as a buying opportunity. CME's above-market 3.86% dividend yield, strong profitability, and consistent earnings outperformance support a buy rating at the $280 level. Valuation and growth factor grades are weak, with a high 25.29 P/E ratio and modest revenue growth, but technical and earnings momentum persist.

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Major data outage halts US options and futures trading for more than 10 hours — due to overheating
CME
Published: November 28, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

A major data center outage halted futures and options trading early Friday, leaving investors in the dark for more than 10 hours.

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange Restarts After Data Center Disruption
CME
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Neutral

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange restored most trading operations after an hours-long outage stemming from problems at a data center. Shares of CME Group (CME) dipped in the premarket session on the news.

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CME Group Stock Trades Flat After Massive Outage
CME
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Financial market operator CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:CME) is trading flat at $281.10 at last check, after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's CyrusOne branch suffered a cooling issue at a data center.

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Top Stocks to Watch After Thanksgiving Week
CME, HPE, NKE, TGT
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Thanksgiving is upon us , followed by the busiest in-store shopping day of the year: Black Friday.

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CME Group Cryptocurrency Complex Reaches All-Time Daily Volume Record
CME
Published: November 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Micro futures and options suite achieves new daily volume record of 676,088 contracts Micro Bitcoin futures and options reach record daily volume of 210,347 contracts CHICAGO , Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Cryptocurrency futures and options suite achieved an all-time daily volume record of 794,903 contracts on November 21. The new high overtakes the previous record of 728,475 contracts set on August 22, 2025.

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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.