CME Group reported a record revenue of $1.9 billion in Q1 2026, bolstered by a 22% growth in average daily volume, reaching 36.2 million contracts. However, the company fell short of analysts' expectations for adjusted earnings per share, which came in at $3.36, a penny below the consensus estimate. Despite this earnings miss, CME showcased its operational strength with an impressive adjusted operating margin of 72.8% and a significant total return to shareholders over the past three years.
“The CME Group owns the NYX and the NYSE owns the ComX, you know, the paper market where they trade gold and silver.”
“CME Group (CME) posted record Q1 revenue and adjusted earnings, underscoring strong derivatives demand and healthy volatility‑driven flows.”
“CME Group Inc. Reports Record Revenue, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share for Q1 2026.”
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“CME Group · 1 year total return · percent · 12.58%”
“CME Group · 3 year total shareholder return · percent · 76.19%”
“CME Group · current trading price · dollars · 285”
“CME Group · average analyst price target · dollars · 311.67”
“CME Group · described as undervalued · percent · 8%”
“CME Group · DCF estimated future cash flow value · dollars · 240.73”
“CME · reported · record average daily volumes · across all asset classes and regions in Q1”
“CME Group CME · delivered · first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of · $3.36, up 20% from the year-ago quarter’s $2.80”
