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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | $305.00 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | Keefe Bruyette |
| 6/11/2026 | $323.00 | Neutral → Buy | Rothschild & Co Redburn |
| 6/5/2026 | Buy → Hold | Erste Group | |
| 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 |
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CHICAGO, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company reported revenue of $1.7 billion and operating income of $1.1 billion for the second quarter of 2026. Net income was $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.88. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $1.2 billion, net income was $1.1 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.99. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the second quarter of 2026 and 2025 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP results.1 "The first half of 2026 was the strongest in CME Group's histor
CHICAGO, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Sorghum basis futures. Trading is expected to start on August 24, 2026, pending regulatory review. Sorghum is a versatile commodity uniquely positioned to meet global demand from the domestic feed industry, the international export market and, more recently, biofuels.The new basis contract reflects the price difference between sorghum and corn, two types of grain used in animal feed as well as ethanol feedstock. Sorghum's premium over corn usually signals international demand driving values higher. A deep discount compels domestic buyers to shift feed rations toward
- New functionality will make interest rate trading more efficient for CME Group global market participantsCHICAGO, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will launch Treasury Link, an industry-first functionality to seamlessly connect the world's largest U.S. Treasury futures and cash liquidity pools. The new service will enable transparent, centralized spread trading between CBOT Treasury futures and BrokerTec cash Treasuries on CME Globex and is expected to launch in Q4 2026, pending regulatory review. Leveraging proven FX Link technology, Treasury Link will allow market participants to transact the differential between
CHICAGO, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the launch of its Agriculture Index, a broad-based price benchmark designed to track the aggregate performance of five sectors fundamental to the global farm economy. The index, which will be updated monthly, integrates futures prices from Grains, Oilseeds, Livestock, Dairy and Lumber. These components allow the benchmark to comprehensively track structural changes in supply chains, shifting industrial demand and changing consumer habits impacting the cost of farm goods around the world."Agriculture doesn't move one commodity at a time–and neither should the benchmarks that track it,
Record June ADV of 30.6 million contractsAll-time monthly records for equity index and agricultural products in JuneQ2 ADV reached 29.8 million contractsCHICAGO, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its average daily volume (ADV) reached a new June record of 30.6 million contracts, up 19% year-over-year. The company also hit its second-highest Q2 volume ever, with 29.8 million contracts. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume. June 2026 monthly highlights across asset classes include:Interest Rate ADV increased 17% to 13.6 million contractsU.S. Treasury futures and opti
CHICAGO, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch two types of Beef Trim contracts, which will help the agriculture industry manage risk associated with the key ingredient in producing hamburgers. Trading is expected to start on July 20, 2026, pending regulatory review. The financially-settled 90% and 50% Lean Beef Trim futures and options contracts track products used to produce high-volume ground beef. In the physical market, 90% and 50% represent the lean percentages for beef trim relative to the fat."These new contracts are designed for the last stage of bringing cattle to market, giving producers a complete set
Offering to include standard- and micro-sized contracts across 50+ leading U.S. stocksAlphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Nvidia and SpaceX among listed firms CHICAGO, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will launch Single Stock futures across more than 50 of the top U.S. stocks on July 27, pending completion of all regulatory review and processes. This new offering will include 55 larger-sized and 22 Micro-sized futures contracts, providing market participants with additional flexibility to manage their equity exposure. "Clients want to manage equity price risk with more precision and with the capital efficiencies of a centrali
CHICAGO, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its longest-serving Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy will transition to Executive Chairman on March 1, 2027. Lynne Fitzpatrick, currently President and Chief Financial Officer, will be named Chief Executive Officer and will join the CME Group Board of Directors at that time. Duffy has been at the helm of CME Group for more than 25 years when he was appointed Chairman in 2002, then Executive Chairman in 2006 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2016. Throughout his tenure, Duffy has led the company, and in turn the industry, through significant and ongoing tran
New 10-Barrel WTI Crude Oil contract allows for more precise hedging and expanded market access 24/7 gold will provide always-on access for continuous price discoveryCHICAGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will offer 24/7 trading for new, smaller-sized crude oil and gold contracts, pending regulatory review. The new oil contract will be 1/10th the size of CME Group's existing Micro WTI futures and will launch on August 30. 24/7 trading for the company's existing 1-Ounce Gold futures will begin on July 26."Traders are increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios across commodity markets in the face of geopo
CHICAGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will expand its benchmark suite of Equity Index futures with the launch of four new E-mini contracts, pending regulatory review. Starting June 29, these new products will enable market participants to trade futures on broad market indices covering more than 90% of the entire U.S. investable market capitalization. New contracts include:E-mini Morningstar U.S. Total Market Index futuresE-mini Russell 3000® Index FuturesE-mini S&P 1500 Composite Index FuturesE-mini S&P Total Market Index Futures"These new E-mini futures contracts expand our benchmark equity index ecosystem to meet g
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Keefe Bruyette upgraded CME Group from Mkt Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $305.00
Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded CME Group from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $323.00
Erste Group downgraded CME Group from Buy to Hold
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
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CHICAGO, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its longest-serving Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy will transition to Executive Chairman on March 1, 2027. Lynne Fitzpatrick, currently President and Chief Financial Officer, will be named Chief Executive Officer and will join the CME Group Board of Directors at that time. Duffy has been at the helm of CME Group for more than 25 years when he was appointed Chairman in 2002, then Executive Chairman in 2006 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2016. Throughout his tenure, Duffy has led the company, and in turn the industry, through significant and ongoing tran
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,
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CHICAGO, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company reported revenue of $1.7 billion and operating income of $1.1 billion for the second quarter of 2026. Net income was $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.88. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $1.2 billion, net income was $1.1 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.99. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the second quarter of 2026 and 2025 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP results.1 "The first half of 2026 was the strongest in CME Group's histor
CHICAGO, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the second quarter of 2026 before the markets open on Wednesday, July 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 to
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
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