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CME Group Inc (CME)

CME Group Inc (CME) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/10/2025: CME (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 1 days. Simulated Profits (0.00%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

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Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

18 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $283.53

1 Year Target Price $283.53

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$283.53 Target price
52w Low $213.06
Current$277.28
52w High $288.09

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 29.92%
Avg. Invested days 56
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 99.71B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.82
1Y Target Price 283.53
Price to earnings Ratio 26.82
1Y Target Price 283.53
Volume (30-day avg) 18
Beta 0.3
52 Weeks Range 213.06 - 288.09
Updated Date 11/9/2025
52 Weeks Range 213.06 - 288.09
Updated Date 11/9/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.81%
Basic EPS (TTM) 10.31

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-22
When -
Estimate 2.71
Actual 2.68

Profitability

Profit Margin 58.95%
Operating Margin (TTM) 63.39%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.6%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.35%

Valuation

Trailing PE 26.82
Forward PE 22.78
Enterprise Value 96977211175
Price to Sales(TTM) 15.62
Enterprise Value 96977211175
Price to Sales(TTM) 15.62
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.05
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.13
Shares Outstanding 360596647
Shares Floating 359013146
Shares Outstanding 360596647
Shares Floating 359013146
Percent Insiders 0.45
Percent Institutions 90.54

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CME Group Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

CME Group Inc. was formed in 2007 by the merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). The CME was founded in 1898 as the Chicago Butter and Egg Board. CBOT was founded in 1848. The group provides a global marketplace for trading futures, options, cash and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Derivatives Exchange: CME Group operates exchanges that offer a wide range of futures and options contracts across asset classes including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, and metals.
  • Clearing Services: CME Clearing provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing services for exchange-traded and OTC derivatives.
  • Data Services: CME Group provides market data, analytics, and information services to customers globally.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

CME Group is led by a board of directors and an executive team. The organizational structure includes business lines focused on specific asset classes and functional departments such as technology, operations, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Interest Rate Derivatives: Interest rate derivatives are the largest product segment. Competitors include ICE and Eurex. CME Group has a significant share of the global interest rate derivatives market, but specific, current percentage figures are difficult to pinpoint and fluctuate frequently. Revenue is not broken down by product, but the interest rate segment generates substantial revenue. ICE is a major competitor.
  • Equity Index Derivatives: Equity Index products cover S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and Russell indexes. Competitors include ICE and Eurex. CME Group is a market leader in equity index futures and options.
  • Energy Derivatives: Energy products traded include crude oil, natural gas, and refined products. Competitors include ICE. CME Group has a significant presence in the energy derivatives market.
  • Agricultural Commodities: Agricultural products include grain and livestock. Competitors include ICE and Euronext. CME Group is a dominant player in the agricultural derivatives market.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The financial derivatives industry is characterized by increasing globalization, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. Competition is high, and exchanges are seeking to expand their product offerings and geographic reach.

Positioning

CME Group is a leading global derivatives marketplace with a strong brand, broad product portfolio, and advanced technology. It benefits from network effects and high barriers to entry.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars, considering the global trading volume of derivatives across all asset classes. CME Group is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market due to its established infrastructure and diverse product range.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Leading global derivatives exchange
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Advanced technology infrastructure
  • Robust clearing services

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on market volatility
  • Exposure to regulatory changes
  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Competition from other exchanges

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new asset classes
  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Development of new trading technologies
  • Acquisitions and strategic partnerships
  • Increase demand for risk management tools

Threats

  • Increased competition from existing and new exchanges
  • Economic downturns
  • Geopolitical risks
  • Technological disruptions
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ICE
  • MKTX
  • XSWX

Competitive Landscape

CME Group has advantages in its scale, product range, and brand recognition. However, it faces competition from other exchanges that are innovating and expanding their market presence.

Major Acquisitions

NEX Group

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 5500
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of NEX Group expanded CME Group's product offerings and global reach, particularly in the OTC derivatives market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: CME Group has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions, driven by increasing demand for derivatives trading and risk management solutions.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by increasing trading volumes and expansion into new markets.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the launch of new products, expansion of clearing services, and investments in technology.

Summary

CME Group is a strong company, as the world's leading derivatives marketplace, with a diverse product portfolio and robust clearing services. Its strong brand recognition and advanced technology are working well. CME Group needs to watch out for increased competition, regulatory changes, and cybersecurity risks, as well as be ready for economic downturns.

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About CME Group Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States
IPO Launch date 2002-12-06
Chairman & CEO Mr. Terrence A. Duffy
Sector Financial Services
Industry Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Full time employees 3760
Full time employees 3760

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 and foreign currency trading services. The company provides clearing house services, including clearing, settling, and guaranteeing futures and options contracts, and cleared swaps products traded through its exchanges; and trade processing and risk mitigation services. 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 was formerly known as Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. and changed its name to CME Group Inc. in July 2007. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.