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CME Group Inc (CME)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/27/2025: CME (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
18 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $284.28
1 Year Target Price $284.28
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 4 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 29.92% | Avg. Invested days 66 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 97.20B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.12 | 1Y Target Price 284.28 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.12 | 1Y Target Price 284.28 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 18 | Beta 0.43 | 52 Weeks Range 204.81 - 288.09 | Updated Date 10/26/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 204.81 - 288.09 | Updated Date 10/26/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.82% | Basic EPS (TTM) 10.32 |
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 26.12 | Forward PE 22.78 | Enterprise Value 96977211175 | Price to Sales(TTM) 15.22 |
Enterprise Value 96977211175 | Price to Sales(TTM) 15.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.13 | Shares Outstanding 360377042 | Shares Floating 359013146 |
Shares Outstanding 360377042 | Shares Floating 359013146 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.45 | Percent Institutions 91.37 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CME Group Inc
Company Overview
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.
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 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
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
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 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.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, Financial news outlets, Industry reports, Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://www.cmegroup.com |
Full time employees 3760 | 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, 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.
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