NASDAQ:CME CME Group (CME) Stock Price, News & Analysis $276.60 +6.33 (+2.34%) As of 12:26 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About CME Group Stock (NASDAQ:CME) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get CME Group alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$269.77▼$277.8750-Day Range$259.32▼$286.4552-Week Range$218.31▼$329.16Volume741,175 shsAverage Volume2.52 million shsMarket Capitalization$99.46 billionP/E Ratio23.48Dividend Yield1.88%Price Target$291.63Consensus RatingHold Company Overview CME Group Inc. operates global derivatives marketplaces that enable customers to manage risk and trade futures and options contracts. Its exchanges offer products linked to interest rates, equity indexes, foreign currencies, agricultural commodities, energy, metals and other asset classes. The company also provides central counterparty clearing, settlement and related risk-management services for transactions conducted on its markets. In addition, CME Group offers market data, benchmark products and technology services that support trading, analysis and connectivity for financial institutions, businesses, professional traders and other market participants. CME Group’s history includes the Chicago Board of Trade, founded in 1848, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, established in 1898. The modern company was formed through the combination of CME and CBOT Holdings and serves customers worldwide through its electronic trading platforms, clearing operations and international offices. Terry Duffy serves as chairman and chief executive officer.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More CME Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks77th Percentile Overall ScoreCME MarketRank™: CME Group scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 343rd out of 833 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.7 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingCME Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.28, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 8 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for CME Group is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.Amount of Analyst CoverageCME Group has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about CME Group's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth4.56% Earnings GrowthEarnings for CME Group are expected to grow by 4.56% in the coming year, from $12.28 to $12.84 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of CME Group is 23.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.82.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of CME Group is 23.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 24.60.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCME Group has a PEG Ratio of 3.54. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCME Group has a P/B Ratio of 3.39. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about CME Group's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.62% of the float of CME Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCME Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.34, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in CME Group has recently increased by 3.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend YieldCME Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.92%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCME Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of CME Group is 44.11%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, CME Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 40.50% next year. This indicates that CME Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about CME Group's dividend. News and Social Media2.8 / 5News Sentiment0.55 News SentimentCME Group has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 26 news articles for CME Group this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest15 people have searched for CME on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 88% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 10 people have added CME Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.2 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, CME Group insiders have sold 5,305.48% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $78,747.00 in company stock and sold $4,256,655.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.30% of the stock of CME Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions87.75% of the stock of CME Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about CME Group's insider trading history. Receive CME Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for CME Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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CME Stock News HeadlinesCME Group Heading Into Q3 With Solid Results But No Clear Re-Rating CatalystOctober 7 at 9:11 PM | seekingalpha.comACME Solar files SEBI demat compliance certificate for September quarterOctober 7 at 10:10 AM | tipranks.comWashington Is Broke—Could YOUR Savings Be Next?The Department of Justice recently argued in court that cash is not legally property, raising new questions for savers as federal debt continues to climb. Your IRA, 401k, and bank accounts are not hidden from view, prompting some Americans to look for ways to keep more control over their own wealth. A free information kit outlines three strategies people are considering to help shield their savings from future policy changes.October 8 at 1:00 AM | Priority Gold (Ad)CME Group (CME) vs. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE): Which Exchange Giant Is the Better Buy?October 7 at 1:51 AM | insidermonkey.comRecord French Debt Could Create Opportunities for U.S. Market Operators (CME)France's rising debt and widening bond yields could drive derivatives trading volumes higher, potentially benefiting U.S. exchange operators CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange.October 6 at 1:35 PM | marketbeat.comInsider Buying: CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) Director Purchases 293 Shares of Company StockSeptember 29, 2026 | insidertrades.comNot Just Banks: 3 Trading Stocks to Watch After the Fed Rate Hike (CME)The Fed raised rates 25 basis points on Sept. 16, and brokers and exchanges like Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, and CME Group stand to benefit from the new hiking cycle.September 19, 2026 | marketbeat.comCME Group (NASDAQ:CME) Director Sells $140,055.00 in StockSeptember 15, 2026 | insidertrades.comSee More Headlines CME Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CME shares performed this year? CME Group's stock was trading at $273.08 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, CME shares have decreased by 0.5% and is now trading at $271.5930. How were CME Group's earnings last quarter? CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 22nd. The financial services provider reported $2.99 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.91 by $0.08. The business's revenue for the quarter was up .8% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. How will CME Group's stock buyback program work? CME Group's board approved a stock buyback program on Thursday, December 5th 2024, which allows the company to repurchase $3,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 3.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued. Who are CME Group's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of CME Group include Congress Asset Management Co. (0.02%), Martin Capital Partners LLC (0.01%), MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB and Venture Visionary Partners LLC. Insiders that own company stock include William R Shepard, Bryan T Durkin, Terrence A Duffy, Larry G Gerdes, Hilda Harris Piell, Martin J Gepsman, Julie Winkler, Howard J Siegel, Elizabeth A Cook, Terry L Savage, Terry L Savage, Sunil Cutinho, Daniel R Glickman, Lynne Fitzpatrick, Timothy S Bitsberger, Timothy Francis Mccourt, Derek Sammann, Suzanne Sprague, Jonathan L Marcus, Charles P Carey, Daniel G Kaye, Phyllis M Lockett, Dennis Suskind and Harold Eugene Jr Ford. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of CME Group? Shares of CME stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of CME Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that CME Group investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/22/2026Record date for 9/25 Dividend9/09/2026Ex-Dividend for 9/25 Dividend9/09/2026Dividend Payable9/25/2026Today10/08/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)10/21/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (2m+) 1-Year History Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 CME's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. CME has been in this zone for over 2 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Capital Markets Sub-IndustryFinancial Exchanges & Data Current SymbolNASDAQ:CME CIK1156375 Webwww.cmegroup.com Phone(312) 930-1000Fax312-466-4410Employees3,875Year Founded1898Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for CME Group$291.63 High Price Target$349.00 Low Price Target$230.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.28 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$11.79 Trailing P/E Ratio23.50 Forward P/E Ratio22.53 P/E Growth3.54Net Income$4.07 billion Net Margins63.30% Pretax Margin82.60% Return on Equity15.60% Return on Assets2.20% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.13 Current Ratio1.02 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$6.52 billion Price / Sales15.26 Cash Flow$12.60 per share Price / Cash Flow21.95 Book Value$80.03 per share Price / Book3.46Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares359,580,000Free Float358,500,000Market Cap$99.48 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.24 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverWith the proliferation of data centers and electric vehicles, the electric grid will only get more strained. 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