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CME Group Inc.

NASDAQ: CME

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306.23 USD

(+40.5%) 5 years

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5Y price score: 59

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10Y return: 259.7%

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329.1

306.23

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2.9 %

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3.7 %

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$ 110,114

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25.1

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1.6

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Total return (price & dividends)

16.2 %

59 %

259.7 %

Free cash flow per share growth

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65.7 %

180.7 %

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16.1 %

90.1 %

202.4 %

Founded: 1,848

Employees: 3,760

Business Summary: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.

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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways

2026 Q3 (Oct 21, 2026)

1) Strong Financial Performance
- CME Group reported record third-quarter revenue of $1.7 billion, a 13% increase YoY.
- Average daily volume reached 29.4 million contracts, up 16% YoY, marking the highest third-quarter volume in the company's history.
- Adjusted net income was $1.1 billion, resulting in adjusted diluted EPS of $3.02, up 13% from Q3 2025.
- The company returned nearly $1 billion to shareholders, with $465 million in dividends and $524 million in share repurchases.

2) Volume and Open Interest Growth
- Open interest at quarter-end was 128 million contracts, increasing to over 133 million by early October, indicating strong market engagement.
- International business saw record average daily volume of 9 million contracts, up 22% YoY, driven by significant growth in energy (up 40%), agricultural (up 28%), and equity index products (up 24%).
- The company emphasized the importance of capital efficiency, saving customers over $100 billion daily in margin savings.

3) Product Innovation and Strategy
- CME launched several new products, including Single Stock futures and expanded 24/7 trading for Gold and Silver contracts.
- The company is on track for the launch of CME Securities Clearing on December 7, 2026, ahead of the SEC's Treasury clearing mandate.
- Continued focus on technology innovation, including cloud migration with Google Cloud, is expected to enhance operational efficiency and client service.

4) Challenges and Regulatory Considerations
- The CFTC's extended comment period for Compute Futures remains a hurdle, with no clear timeline for approval.
- Concerns from commercial participants regarding the 24/7 trading of certain products have led to a cautious approach in launching new contracts.
- The ongoing lawsuit regarding perpetual contracts raises questions about future product offerings and market dynamics, but CME remains confident in its legal position.

5) Outlook and Guidance
- CME is tracking 12% ahead of last year's record volume year-to-date and expects to deliver another record year.
- The company aims to maintain strong earnings and capital efficiencies while continuing to innovate and expand its product offerings.
- Future growth will depend on regulatory developments and the successful launch of new products, particularly in the context of evolving market demands.

Bottom line: CME Group's strong Q3 performance, characterized by record revenues and volume growth, positions it well for continued success. The focus on innovation and capital efficiency, alongside strategic product launches, supports a positive outlook for shareholders, despite regulatory challenges and market uncertainties.

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CME Group Inc. — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap

CME Group Inc. is a company. Founded in 1848. As of October 23, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $110113951584 with a current stock price of $306.23.