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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/2024 | $235.00 | Sector Perform | RBC Capital Mkts |
| 9/26/2024 | $221.00 | Hold | TD Cowen |
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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
RBC Capital Mkts initiated coverage of CME Group with a rating of Sector Perform and set a new price target of $235.00
TD Cowen initiated coverage of CME Group with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $221.00
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CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that Derek Sammann, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Commodities, will present at the 47th annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.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 confer
Additional OI records in 2-, 5-, 10-, and 30-year productsCHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that open interest (OI) in its deeply liquid U.S. Treasury futures and options set a new record of 36,328,151 contracts on February 19. The company's previous OI record hit in November 2025 with 35,120,066 contracts. "With open interest surpassing 36 million contracts, clients are continuing to turn to our U.S. Treasury markets in record numbers as uncertainty grows around monetary policy, government spending and other inflationary pressures," said Agha Mirza, CME Group Global Head of Rates and OTC Products. "By combining rec
CHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its regulated Cryptocurrency futures and options will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning on May 29, pending regulatory review. "Client demand for risk management in the digital asset market is at an all-time high, driving a record $3 trillion in notional volume across our Cryptocurrency futures and options in 2025," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group. "While not all markets lend themselves to operating 24/7, providing always-on access to our regulated, transparent Cryptocurrency products ensures
CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its event contracts reached a new milestone of 100 million contracts traded since launch in December. Designed for today's retail trader, event contracts provide a simple, intuitive, low-cost way for investors to express their views on the day's biggest stories across financial indicators, cultural moments and sports. "We are pleased to hit this significant milestone after just eight weeks of trading," said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. "Given the strong early support, we look to build on this momentum as we further expand the distribution and reach of
CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its slate of candidates for its board of directors for election at the company's annual meeting to be held Thursday, May 14, 2026. The board of directors recommends the Class A and Class B shareholders voting together elect the following individuals to the board: Terrence A. Duffy, 67, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CME GroupKathryn Benesh, 66, CPA, Retired Partner, DeloitteTimothy S. Bitsberger, 66, Retired Managing Director and Portfolio Specialist, The TCW Group; Former Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Freddie Mac; U.S. Treasury Department (2001-2005)Charles
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
CHICAGO and SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch four South Asia edible oil futures contracts on March 2, 2026, pending regulatory review. The new products are cash-settled and include two outright contracts and two spread contracts that will be based on the Fastmarkets Soyoil CFR India and Crude Palm Oil CFR West Coast India assessments: South Asia Soybean Oil (Fastmarkets) FuturesSouth Asia Crude Palm Oil (Fastmarket) FuturesSouth Asia Soybean Oil (Fastmarkets) vs. CBOT Soybean Oil FuturesSouth Asia Crude Palm Oil (Fastmarkets) vs. USD Malaysian Crude Palm Oil Futures"South Asia is the world's lar
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, announced its new Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK) and Stellar (Lumens) futures began trading Monday, February 9, with the first trades for LINK futures and Lumens (XLM) futures executed between FalconX and Marex, and the first trade for ADA futures executed between Cumberland DRW and Wintermute. "The early support we've seen for these contracts underscores growing client demand for trusted, regulated products to manage price risk and exposure in this dynamic market," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. "The addition of these futures, available in both micro
New financially settled futures contracts to include 50+ top U.S. single stocks including Alphabet, Meta, NVIDIA and Tesla CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Single Stock futures beginning this summer, pending completion of all regulatory review and processes. These new products will enable market participants to trade futures on more than 50 of the top U.S. stocks from the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 and Russell 1000 indices, including names such as Alphabet, Meta, NVIDIA and Tesla – all with the flexibility, capital efficiency and precision of financially settled futures. "We are pleased to begin offering
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
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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
CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared a third-quarter dividend of $1.25 per share. The dividend is payable September 25, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 9, 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, energy
Record revenue of $1.7 billion, up 10% from Q2 2024Record average daily volume (ADV) of 30.2 million contracts, up 16% from Q2 2024CHICAGO, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company reported revenue of $1.7 billion and operating income of $1.1 billion for the second quarter of 2025. Net income was $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.81. On an adjusted basis, net income was $1.1 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.96. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the second quarter of 2025 and 2024 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconc
CHICAGO, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the second quarter of 2025 before the markets open on Wednesday, July 23, 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 to
CHICAGO, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared a second-quarter dividend of $1.25 per share. The dividend is payable June 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of June 9, 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, energy, agricultu
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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
CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced the appointment of two new global heads for its Equity Index and Cryptocurrency businesses to continue driving product innovation and supporting long-term growth. Paul Woolman, Global Head of Equity Index Products, will oversee the company's Equity Index product portfolio, while Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products, will assume responsibility for the company's Cryptocurrency products. Woolman and Vicioso will report to Tim McCourt, who previously led both business lines and was recently named to the CME Group management team as Global Head of Equity and FX Product