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CME Group Inc(CME)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CME
09/17/2026: CME (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
CME Group is a leading global operator of financial derivatives exchanges and clearinghouses, serving as a critical hub for institutional hedging and risk management. The company benefits from a defensible, high-margin business model supported by strong network effects and extensive data services. Its core growth story centers on global market expansion, the adoption of digital assets, and ongoing technological efficiency gains. Key risks include sensitivity to trading volume fluctuations, evolving regulatory requirements, and long-term competition from alternative venues. CME may suit investors seeking a high-quality, dividend-paying company with exposure to global financial markets, though investors should monitor trading volume trends and competitive developments in electronic and decentralized trading.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | CME offers steady long-term growth driven by global financial market expansion and data service scaling. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often trends positively during periods of high market volatility which drives trading volumes. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | CME often trades at a premium valuation due to its high-quality business model and market position. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company provides a reliable dividend supplemented by regular special payouts. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While the business is high-quality, the stock price can fluctuate with broader financial market sentiment and volatility cycles. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is sensitive to changes in trading volume caused by market volatility. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The premium multiple may contract if interest rate environments or market conditions shift negatively. |
| Competition risk (Electronic/Alternative Venues) | Medium | Alternative venues and decentralized finance (DeFi) could capture market share over the long term. |
| Business quality | Strong | CME benefits from a durable, high-margin, and defensible business model with network effects. |
| Dividend income | Strong | Consistent cash flow generation supports a stable and growing dividend policy. |
| Execution risk | Low | CME has a long track record of successfully integrating large-scale acquisitions and managing complex systems. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 26.85% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2026 |
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Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
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Quantitative Style Profile
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 97.97B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 23.31 | 1Y Target Price 283.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 23.31 | 1Y Target Price 283.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares | Beta 0.28 | 52 Weeks Range 217.29 - 318.32 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 217.29 - 318.32 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.85% | Basic EPS (TTM) 11.69 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing and Transaction Fees | Fees charged for matching and clearing trades in futures and options. | The primary income source; the more people trade, the more money CME makes. |
| Market Data and Information Services | Subscription fees for real-time and historical data feeds. | A steady, recurring income stream that is less dependent on daily market swings. |
| Geography (Global) | Operations spanning the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. | The company serves a global customer base, providing geographic diversification. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 23.31 | Forward PE 22.27 | Enterprise Value 100.07B | Price to Sales(TTM) 14.5 |
Enterprise Value 100.07B | Price to Sales(TTM) 14.5 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 14.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.4 | Shares Outstanding 359.58M | Shares Floating 354.69M |
Shares Outstanding 359.58M | Shares Floating 354.69M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.43 | Percent Institutions 91.84 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
News (Last Updated: 09/16/2026)
About CME Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters 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 3875 | Website https://www.cmegroup.com |
Full time employees 3875 | Website https://www.cmegroup.com | ||
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, and foreign exchange; and agricultural, energy, and metals commodities, 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. 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. CME Group Inc. partners with FutureSports to futures on sports indexes. 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.
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