CME Group Reports Record Annual Revenue and Profit for Fourth Consecutive Year

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CME Group announced record financial results for the full year 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year of record annual revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted earnings per share, alongside strong fourth-quarter performance.

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• Record Annual Performance

  Achieved record annual revenue of $6.5 billion (up 6%), adjusted operating income, adjusted net income of $4.1 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS of $11.20 for the fourth consecutive year in 2025.

• Strong Q4 Results

  Reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.6 billion, marking the second-highest quarterly revenue in its history, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.77, up from $2.52 in Q4 2024.

• Record Trading Volume

  Full-year 2025 saw record average daily volume (ADV) of 28.1 million contracts, including 12% growth in commodities and a 5% increase in financials. Q4 2025 ADV reached an all-time high for a fourth quarter at 27.4 million contracts.

• Strategic Growth Initiatives

  Management highlighted ongoing efforts to increase margin efficiencies and expand market access through initiatives such as U.S. Treasury clearing, 24/7 cryptocurrency trading, and prediction markets.

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CME Group's latest 8-K filing reveals robust financial health, with the company achieving record annual performance across key metrics for the fourth year in a row. The significant growth in market data revenue and average daily volume, particularly in commodities and financials, underscores strong client demand in a dynamic market environment. Management's focus on expanding margin efficiencies and strategic initiatives like 24/7 cryptocurrency trading and U.S. Treasury clearing indicates a proactive approach to future growth and market leadership. These results, coupled with the stock trading near its 52-week high, suggest continued positive momentum for the company.