CME Group Inc. Earnings Recaps
Q2 2026
Jul 24, 2026
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.
Key takeaways
- 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.
Q1 2026
Apr 22, 2026
CME Group delivered a record first quarter, driven by robust volume growth across all asset classes and a strategic focus on global expansion and technological innovation.
Key takeaways
- First quarter average daily volume reached an all-time high of 36.2 million contracts, up 22% year-over-year, with record volumes across all six asset classes.
- Total revenue rose 14% YoY to $1.9 billion, supported by a 15% increase in transaction and market data fees, and achieved a 72.8% operating margin—also a record.
- International volume surged 30% in 2025, with all regions and asset classes hitting new highs, reinforcing CME’s global leadership.
- Open interest increased 11% YoY and 19% since the start of 2026, with U.S. Treasury futures reaching an all-time high of 36.3 million contracts.
- The company returned $3.2 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases, reflecting strong financial health and confidence in sustained growth.
Q3 2025
Oct 23, 2025
CME Group reported robust third quarter results with record trading volumes and strong market demand, demonstrating resilience despite a slight revenue decline from last year.
Key takeaways
- Third quarter average daily volume reached 25.3 million contracts, second highest for that period in CME's history.
- Revenue was $1.5 billion, a 3% decline from Q3 2024, yet adjusted net income and EPS were $978 million and $2.68, surpassing previous year’s performance.
- Record performance in market data revenue at $203 million, up 14% year-over-year.
- Innovated product offerings, including record volumes in crypto futures and the launch of new trading platforms, reinforcing growth and customer engagement.
- Capital return remains strong with $455 million paid in dividends during the quarter, totaling approximately $3.5 billion for the year to date.