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CME Group Tops Q3 EPS Forecasts as Revenue and Volumes Decline

Record market data revenue plus tight cost control kept profits ahead of expectations despite softer trading.

Overview

  • Adjusted earnings reached $2.68 per share, beating the Zacks estimate of $2.63 as the stock rose about 1.4%.
  • Quarterly revenue fell 2.9% year over year to $1.5 billion, and net income was $908 million versus $901 million a year earlier.
  • Average daily volume was 25.3 million contracts, down roughly 10.4%, contributing to $1.2 billion in clearing and transaction fees.
  • Market data revenue hit a record $203 million, and management called out stronger activity in cryptocurrency derivatives.
  • The company highlighted ongoing initiatives including a FanDuel partnership and 24/7 crypto futures and options, while reporting $2.6 billion in cash, $3.4 billion in debt, and $3.5 billion in dividends paid year to date.