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 through its electronic trading platforms, open outcry, and privately negotiated transactions. The company also provides clearing for exchange-traded contracts and cleared swaps, as well as settlement services; and transaction lifecycle management services, such as trade and portfolio management, financial resource optimization, regulatory reporting, and trade processing. 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 has strategic partnership with B3 S.A. to develop risk management products for Brazilian domestic and international market participants. 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.
IPO Year: 2002
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: cmegroup.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 4/8/2026 | $305.00 | Mkt Perform | Keefe Bruyette |
| 3/4/2026 | Buy → Hold | Argus | |
| 1/14/2026 | $305.00 | Hold → Buy | TD Cowen |
| 10/23/2025 | $300.00 | Hold → Buy | Deutsche Bank |
| 9/25/2025 | $300.00 | Neutral → Buy | Citigroup |
| 7/24/2025 | $305.00 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
| 4/8/2025 | $301.00 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 3/10/2025 | $287.00 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | Raymond James |
| 1/6/2025 | $255.00 → $250.00 | Buy → Neutral | Citigroup |
| 10/8/2024 | $244.00 | Buy → Neutral | Redburn Atlantic |
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Keefe Bruyette resumed coverage of CME Group with a rating of Mkt Perform and set a new price target of $305.00
Argus downgraded CME Group from Buy to Hold
TD Cowen upgraded CME Group from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $305.00
Deutsche Bank upgraded CME Group from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $300.00
Citigroup upgraded CME Group from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $300.00
UBS downgraded CME Group from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $305.00
Morgan Stanley upgraded CME Group from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $301.00
Raymond James upgraded CME Group from Mkt Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $287.00
Citigroup downgraded CME Group from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $250.00 from $255.00 previously
Redburn Atlantic downgraded CME Group from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $244.00
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Record ADV in 2-year U.S. Treasury futuresInternational ADV grew 18% to 10.2 million contractsCHICAGO, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its highest May average daily volume (ADV) on record at 33.2 million contracts, an increase of 15% year-over-year. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume. May 2026 ADV across asset classes includes:Interest Rate ADV of 18.8 million contractsEquity Index ADV of 8 million contractsEnergy ADV of 2.7 million contractsAgricultural ADV of 1.9 million contractsMetals ADV of 930,000 contractsForeign Exchange ADV of 901,000 contractsCryptocu
CHICAGO, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it launched 24/7 trading for Cryptocurrency futures and options. The expanded trading hours, which went live on Friday, May 29, mark a significant milestone in providing global market participants with always-on access to regulated digital asset risk management tools. Over its inaugural weekend, more than 7,200 Cryptocurrency futures and options contracts were traded (~$50 million in notional), demonstrating immediate liquidity and clear demand for transparent, trusted markets. Volume was supported by a healthy ecosystem of retail and institutional firms."By offering continuous liqui
CHICAGO, May 29, 2026 /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 Fintech Conference on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The presentation will be available for livestreaming via CME Group's Investor Relations website. Please allow extra time prior to the presentation to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the online broadcast. An audio webcast will be available for replay at the same address approximately 24 hours following the conclusion of the conference. As the world's leadi
CHICAGO, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, awarded 25 City Colleges of Chicago graduates with $5,000 scholarships toward their degrees at four-year institutions. CME Group has worked together with the Mayor's office since 2017 to support the Star Scholars program. Since then, CME Group has donated more than $1 million to support graduates who have earned an associates degree at a Chicago City College attain their higher education goals at four-year colleges or universities. The program, which started as the CME Group Mayoral Award for Student Achievement in 1986, has since expanded to provide millions of dollars in financial support to high
CHICAGO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2026 annual meeting. At the meeting, shareholders:Elected Terrence A. Duffy, Kathryn Benesh, Timothy S. Bitsberger, Charles P. Carey, Bryan T. Durkin, Harold Ford Jr., Martin J. Gepsman, Daniel G. Kaye, Phyllis M. Lockett, Deborah J. Lucas, Rahael Seifu, William R. Shepard, Howard J. Siegel and Dennis A. Suskind, each for a one-year term expiring in 2027.Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.Approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.The offici
CHICAGO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8, pending regulatory review. Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures will be the company's first-ever market-cap weighted futures contract, and available to trade in both micro-sized and larger-sized contracts. These contracts will provide market participants with a capital-efficient way to gain exposure to the top cryptocurrencies by market cap – all through a single, financially settled futures contract."Building on our long-standing partnership, our new Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures will offer clients a regulated, cost-effective a
CHICAGO, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, and Silicon Data, the industry leader in GPU market intelligence and benchmarking backed by global trading firm DRW, today announced they will launch a first-in-class compute futures market later this year, pending regulatory review. Combining the respective expertise of these market leaders, the new futures contracts will allow traders, financial institutions, AI builders and cloud-service providers to manage volatility and price risk associated with the multi-trillion-dollar compute market.The products will be based on Silicon Data's indices, the world's first daily GPU benchmarks for on-demand r
CHICAGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared a second-quarter dividend of $1.30 per share. The dividend is payable June 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 9, 2026. As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies,
CHICAGO, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to expand its digital asset suite with the launch of Bitcoin Volatility futures on June 1, pending regulatory review. These first-of-their-kind regulated futures contracts will allow investors to more precisely manage their market and portfolio positions by isolating their volatility risks from price direction. "Crypto market participants are seeking regulated products that provide opportunities to gain digital assets exposure when markets move," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. "With our new Bitcoin volatility futures, traders will be
CHICAGO, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its April 2026 average daily volume (ADV) reached 25.9 million contracts. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume. April 2026 ADV across asset classes includes:Interest Rate ADV of 11.4 million contractsEquity Index ADV of 7.8 million contractsEnergy ADV of 2.9 million contractsAgricultural ADV of 2 million contractsMetals ADV of 926,000 contractsForeign Exchange ADV of 873,000 contractsCryptocurrency ADV of 192,000 contracts ($14.8 billion notional)Additional April 2026 product highlights compared to April 2025:Energy ADVMicr
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CHICAGO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2026 annual meeting. At the meeting, shareholders:Elected Terrence A. Duffy, Kathryn Benesh, Timothy S. Bitsberger, Charles P. Carey, Bryan T. Durkin, Harold Ford Jr., Martin J. Gepsman, Daniel G. Kaye, Phyllis M. Lockett, Deborah J. Lucas, Rahael Seifu, William R. Shepard, Howard J. Siegel and Dennis A. Suskind, each for a one-year term expiring in 2027.Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.Approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.The offici
New Central Limit Order Book for U.S. Treasury Trading to Launch Oct. 6CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley will be available to trade cash U.S. Treasuries on BrokerTec Chicago when it launches on October 6. "With leading financial firms on board for day one on BrokerTec Chicago, trading U.S. Treasury futures and cash will be more efficient than ever before," said Mike Dennis, CME Group Global Head of Fixed Income. "CME Group is in a unique position to bring these markets together, unlocking value for our clients worldwide who want to more precisely hedge their risk amid
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. Duffy, Kathryn Benesh, Timothy S. Bitsberger, Charles P. Carey, Bryan T. Durkin, Harold Ford Jr., Martin J. Gepsman, Daniel G. Kaye, Phyllis M. Lockett, Deborah J. Lucas, Rahael Seifu, William R. Shepard, Howard J. Siegel and Dennis A. Suskind, each for a one-year term expiring in 2026.Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.Approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.There was
CHICAGO, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the appointment of Vijay Albuquerque as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in its Clearing & Post-Trade Services Division. With over 20 years' industry experience, Albuquerque most recently served as the Head of Counterparty Risk and Portfolio Risk Analytics for Citigroup's Markets and Banking businesses. Albuquerque will be based in New York and will report to Suzanne Sprague, CME Group Chief Operating Officer and Global Head of Clearing. "Vijay's deep expertise in both derivatives and securities markets will be invaluable as we continue to deliver leading risk management services to our
Chicago , April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sterling Trading Tech (Sterling), a leading global provider of technology in order management, risk and margin, and trading, announced today the appointment of Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer, a newly created role that underscores the firm's commitment to scaling its business globally. This strategic hire signals Sterling's transition into its next phase of accelerated growth, building on recent momentum across new client segments, product innovation, asset expansion, and geographic reach. Armstrong, a recognized industry expert, brings decades of experience in global fintech strategy and revenue generation. She will lead Sterling'
CHICAGO, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the appointment of Mike Dennis as Global Head, Fixed Income. In this position, Dennis will oversee the company's largest, most actively traded global benchmark futures and options contracts on SOFR and U.S. Treasuries, including the 30-year bond, 10-, 5- and 2-year notes that enable investors to manage risk across the entire U.S. yield curve. He will also lead BrokerTec, the world's most liquid electronic cash trading platform for U.S Treasury benchmarks, E.U., U.K. and U.S. Repo trading. Dennis will report to CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy and serve on th
CHICAGO, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the appointment of John Ricci as Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural Products. Reporting to Derek Sammann, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Commodities Markets, Ricci will be responsible for leading the development, execution and management of the exchange's agricultural business globally. He will be based in Chicago. "We are pleased to welcome John to CME Group," said Derek Sammann, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Commodities Markets. "Our benchmark agricultural products play a vital role in the global economy, helping our customers manage risk
CHICAGO, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2024 annual meeting. At the meeting, shareholders: Elected Terrence A. Duffy, Kathryn Benesh, Timothy S. Bitsberger, Charles P. Carey, Bryan T. Durkin, Harold Ford Jr., Martin J. Gepsman, Larry G. Gerdes, Daniel R. Glickman, Daniel G. Kaye, Phyllis M. Lockett, Deborah J. Lucas, Terry L. Savage, Rahael Seifu, William R. Shepard, Howard J. Siegel and Dennis A. Suskind, each for a one-year term expiring in 2025;Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024;Approved, on an advisory basis, the
CHICAGO, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2023 annual meeting. At the meeting, shareholders: Elected Terrence A. Duffy, Kathryn Benesh, Timothy S. Bitsberger, Charles P. Carey, Bryan T. Durkin, Harold Ford Jr., Martin J. Gepsman, Larry G. Gerdes, Daniel R. Glickman, Daniel G. Kaye, Phyllis M. Lockett, Deborah J. Lucas, Terry L. Savage, Rahael Seifu, William R. Shepard, Howard J. Siegel and Dennis A. Suskind, each for a one-year term expiring in 2024;Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023; andApproved, on an advisory basis,
Sean Tully to Retire in June CHICAGO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it has appointed Tim McCourt to serve in an expanded role as Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Financial & OTC Products, following the retirement of Sean Tully, Senior Managing Director, Interest Rates and OTC Products, on June 2, 2023. "We appreciate the leadership Sean provided over the past decade for our financial products businesses, which included the successful migration to SOFR derivatives that now serve as the leading tool for hedging short-term interest rates," said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. "We ar
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CHICAGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared a second-quarter dividend of $1.30 per share. The dividend is payable June 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 9, 2026. As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies,
Record revenue of $1.9 billion, up 14%Net income and diluted earnings per share both up 20%CHICAGO, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The company reported revenue of $1.9 billion and operating income of $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2026. Net income was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $3.18. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $1.4 billion, net income was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $3.36. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the first quarter of 2026 and 2025 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation
CHICAGO, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to expand its Equity Index Dividend suite on May 11, with the addition of Mid-curve options on S&P 500 Annual Dividend Index futures, alongside Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000 Quarterly Dividend Index futures, pending regulatory review. "Amid shifting interest rates and economic uncertainty, managing dividend exposure has become a strategic necessity for investors," said Joe Hickey, Global Head of Equity Products at CME Group. "Trading in our dividend products has increased more than 50% year-over-year. To meet this increased demand, we are launching these new Mid-curve options o
CHICAGO, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the first quarter of 2026 before the markets open on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Written highlights for the quarter will be posted on the company's website at 6:00 a.m. Central Time, the same time it provides its earnings press release. The company will also hold an investor conference call that day at 7:30 a.m. Central Time, at which time company executives will take analysts' questions. A live audio Webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Following the conference call, an archived recording will be available at the same site. Those wishing t
CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared its annual variable dividend and first-quarter regular dividend, both of which are payable March 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2026: Annual variable dividend based on 2025 financial results of $6.15 per share totals approximately $2.2 billion.First-quarter regular dividend of $1.30 per share, a 5 cent increase from the prior level of $1.25 per share.Today's announced annual variable dividend based on 2025 financial results, when combined with quarterly dividends paid during 2025, will total approximately $4.0 billion, reflecting a total dividend yield of 4
Record annual revenue of $6.5 billion, up 6%Record annual market data revenue of $803 million, up 13%CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The company reported revenue of $1.6 billion and operating income of $1.0 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025. Net income was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $3.24. On an adjusted basis, net income was $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.77. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation of non-G
CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 before the markets open on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Written highlights for the quarter will be posted on the company's website at 6:00 a.m. Central Time, the same time it provides its earnings press release. The company will also hold an investor conference call that day at 7:30 a.m. Central Time, at which time company executives will take analysts' questions. A live audio Webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Following the conference call, an archived recording will be available at the same site
CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $1.25 per share. The dividend is payable December 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 12, 2025. As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, crypto
CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company reported revenue of $1.5 billion and operating income of $973 million for the third quarter of 2025. Net income was $908 million and diluted earnings per common share were $2.49. On an adjusted basis, net income was $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.68. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the third quarter of 2025 and 2024 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP results.1 "Global clients continued relying on CME Group markets across all asset classes as they sought to navig
CHICAGO, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the third quarter of 2025 before the markets open on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Written highlights for the quarter will be posted on the company's website at 6:00 a.m. Central Time, the same time it provides its earnings press release. The company will also hold an investor conference call that day at 7:30 a.m. Central Time, at which time company executives will take analysts' questions. A live audio Webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Following the conference call, an archived recording will be available at the same site. Those wishing
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