CME Group’s stock rose 7.1% following Q2 2026 results driven by revenue and earnings modestly ahead of expectations and strong volume growth. Market rewarded the company’s continued innovation and robust capital efficiencies despite only slight year-over-year growth in key financial metrics.
- Total revenue reached over $1.7 billion, up 1% from Q2 2025, marking the second highest quarterly revenue in company history.
- Average daily volume remained near record Q2 levels at 29.8 million contracts, with open interest up 8% year-over-year and 16% year-to-date.
- Adjusted operating margin held steady at 69.5%, with adjusted diluted EPS of $2.99, up 1% year-over-year.
- Market data revenue grew 20% year-over-year to $238 million, continuing a long streak of record growth.
- Management highlighted new product launches, including 24/7 crypto and gold futures trading, and upcoming Single Stock futures, supporting expectations for continued growth.
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