NASDAQ:CME CME Group (CME) Stock Price, News & Analysis $205.09 +1.09 (+0.53%) (As of 02/9/2024 08:56 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$203.61▼$205.6050-Day Range$196.40▼$219.7852-Week Range$174.01▼$223.80Volume1.71 million shsAverage Volume1.95 million shsMarket Capitalization$73.83 billionP/E Ratio24.47Dividend Yield2.24%Price Target$213.89 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get CME Group alerts: Email Address CME Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.11 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.3% Upside$213.89 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.06% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.26Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.14Based on 32 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$3.97 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth2.49%From $9.24 to $9.47 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.65 out of 5 starsFinance Sector113th out of 833 stocksSecurity & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services Industry3rd out of 9 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCME Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.11, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $213.89, CME Group has a forecasted upside of 4.3% from its current price of $205.09.Amount of Analyst CoverageCME Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.06% of the float of CME Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCME Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in CME Group has recently decreased by 6.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCME Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.15%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCME Group has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of CME Group is 54.89%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, CME Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 48.57% next year. This indicates that CME Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCME Group has received a 24.21% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is false driven by its "Stock exchanges", "Bond exchange services", and "Derivatives exchange services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for CME Group is -0.26. Previous Next 4.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCME Group has a news sentiment score of 1.14. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.80 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 32 news articles for CME Group this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest21 people have searched for CME on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 17% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows23 people have added CME Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 53% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, CME Group insiders have sold 27,341.94% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $14,473.00 in company stock and sold $3,971,672.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.30% of the stock of CME Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.69% of the stock of CME Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for CME Group are expected to grow by 2.49% in the coming year, from $9.24 to $9.47 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of CME Group is 24.47, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.07.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of CME Group is 24.47, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 50.74.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCME Group has a PEG Ratio of 2.37. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCME Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.74. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About CME Group Stock (NASDAQ:CME)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 also 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. CME Group Inc. was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.Read More CME Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CME Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comV.F. stock is a turnaround story hiding in plain sight (CME)V.F. stock can quickly become the market's favorite turnaround play inside a sector that is on its path to an explosive breakout into expansion as wellFebruary 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comAnalysts jumped on this stock ahead of earnings; markets love itSimon Property Group is a REIT stock attracting lots of market - and analyst - interest to it, willing to boost targets and overpay for the underlying propertyFebruary 12, 2024 | The Oxford Club (Ad)Multimillionaire Investor: "Hands Down the Most Lucrative Discovery of My Entire Career"Peabody Award-winning journalist Bill Tucker sat down with a reclusive multimillionaire trader... 858 miles OUTSIDE of Wall Street... to discuss a revolutionary new trading strategy that involves...One ticker... one trade... every week.The fast-hitting profit potential is extraordinary.February 6, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 chemical stocks to play the industry breakoutChemical stocks are calling for fundamental investor attention as they show a new breakout in the quarter; three stocks stand out as the best way to play itFebruary 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comMarkets suddenly price Eli Lilly stock for a breakout on earnings (CME)The healthcare sector could see a sudden inflow of investment dollars, and Eli Lilly quickly becomes a favorite name in the space as markets and analysts bid upFebruary 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comPayPal stock making a sudden turn, earnings breakout? 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Currently, the stock trades for less than $10 today and is at the forefront of it all.February 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCME Group (CME) Set to Announce Earnings on WednesdayFebruary 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCME Group (NASDAQ:CME) Will Pay A Dividend Of $1.15February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCME Group Declares Quarterly DividendFebruary 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCME Group (CME) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings GrowthFebruary 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCME Group Q4 Earnings Preview: The Fortress In The StormFebruary 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) to Post Q1 2024 Earnings of $2.28 Per Share, Zacks Research ForecastsFebruary 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com3 Promising Long-Term Dividend Stocks for Steady ReturnsFebruary 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCME Group to Launch U.S. Corporate Bond Index Futures in Summer 2024February 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWeakened commodity prices cast a shadow on farmer sentimentFebruary 4, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCME Group: Uncertainty In The World Equals Higher Revenue GrowthFebruary 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) Short Interest UpdateFebruary 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) Receives $212.30 Average PT from BrokeragesJanuary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCME Group Latin American FX Futures Hit All-Time Volume and Open Interest Records in 2023January 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFMX Futures Vs. CME Group - Why Copycats FailJanuary 19, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comCME Jan 2024 202.500 putJanuary 19, 2024 | oilprice.comTadawul Group's Move Ignites Competition in Commodity Trading via DME InvestmentJanuary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why CME Group (CME) Deserves a Spot in Your PortfolioJanuary 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSaudi Tadawul Group acquires a strategic stake in Dubai Mercantile Exchange creating Gulf Mercantile ExchangeSee More Headlines Receive CME Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for CME Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/26/2023Ex-Dividend for 1/18 Dividend12/27/2023Dividend Payable1/18/2024Today2/11/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)2/14/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/26 Dividend3/07/2024Dividend Payable3/26/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Security & commodity brokers, dealers, exchanges & services Sub-IndustrySpecialized Finance Current SymbolNASDAQ:CME CUSIP12572Q10 CIK1156375 Webwww.cmegroup.com Phone(312) 930-1000Fax312-466-4410Employees3,460Year Founded1848Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$213.89 High Stock Price Target$240.00 Low Stock Price Target$180.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.11 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.38 Trailing P/E Ratio24.47 Forward P/E Ratio22.20 P/E Growth2.37Net Income$2.69 billion Net Margins57.03% Pretax Margin74.33% Return on Equity11.70% Return on Assets2.09% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.12 Current Ratio1.03 Quick Ratio1.03 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.35 billion Price / Sales13.81 Cash Flow$9.09 per share Price / Cash Flow22.56 Book Value$74.89 per share Price / Book2.74Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares359,993,000Free Float358,913,000Market Cap$73.83 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.48 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Terrence A. Duffy (Age 66)Chairman & CEO Comp: $10.38MMs. Julie Holzrichter (Age 55)Senior MD & COO Comp: $1.65MMr. Sunil Cutinho (Age 52)Chief Information Officer Comp: $1.64MMs. Lynne Fitzpatrick (Age 45)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Jack Tobin (Age 60)MD & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. John C. Peschier (Age 56)Managing Director of Investor Relations Mr. Jonathan L. MarcusSenior MD & General CounselMs. Anita Liskey (Age 59)Senior Managing Director of Corporate Marketing & Communications Ms. Hilda Harris Piell (Age 56)Senior MD & Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Kendal Vroman (Age 52)Chief Transformation Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsIntercontinental ExchangeNYSE:ICENasdaqNASDAQ:NDAQT. Rowe Price GroupNASDAQ:TROWTradeweb MarketsNASDAQ:TWLPL FinancialNASDAQ:LPLAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSand Hill Global Advisors LLCSold 139 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.013%FineMark National Bank & TrustBought 85 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.002%InterOcean Capital Group LLCBought 99 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.001%Western Pacific Wealth Management LPBought 88 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.000%Johnson Financial Group Inc.Sold 62 shares on 2/9/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy CME Group Stock? CME Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of CME Group was last updated on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 1:31 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CME Group Inc.: CME Group Inc. operates contract markets for the trading of futures and options on futures contracts worldwide. This provides investors with opportunities to diversify their investment portfolios and potentially generate higher returns. CME Group Inc. has a long history, being founded in 1898. This demonstrates the company's stability and resilience in the market, which can be attractive to investors looking for established and reliable investment options. Recent developments in CME Group Inc. have shown positive growth and performance. These developments indicate potential future growth and profitability, making it an appealing investment opportunity. Investing in CME Group Inc. allows investors to participate in the global financial markets. This exposure can provide opportunities for capital appreciation and the ability to capitalize on market trends and fluctuations. One interesting reason to invest in CME Group Inc. is the current stock price. Please refer to the latest stock price for more information. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in CME Group Inc. for these reasons: It's important to consider the risks associated with trading futures and options on futures contracts. These investments can be highly volatile and may result in significant financial losses. While CME Group Inc. has a long history, past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should carefully evaluate the company's current financial health and market conditions before making investment decisions. The global financial markets can be unpredictable and subject to various external factors such as economic downturns, regulatory changes, and geopolitical events. These factors can impact the performance of CME Group Inc. and its investments. Investing in CME Group Inc. may require a certain level of knowledge and expertise in trading financial derivatives. Investors should ensure they have a good understanding of the products and associated risks before investing. It's important to consider the competitive landscape in the industry. CME Group Inc. operates in a market with other major players, and increased competition can potentially impact its market share and profitability. CME Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell CME Group stock right now? 9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CME Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CME shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CME, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CME analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is CME Group's stock price target for 2024? 9 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for CME Group's shares. Their CME share price targets range from $180.00 to $240.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $213.89 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CME or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CME shares performed in 2024? CME Group's stock was trading at $210.60 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CME stock has decreased by 2.6% and is now trading at $205.09. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is CME Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 14th 2024. View our CME earnings forecast. How can I listen to CME Group's earnings call? CME Group will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 14th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were CME Group's earnings last quarter? CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 26th. The financial services provider reported $2.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.10. The financial services provider earned $1.36 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.34 billion. CME Group had a net margin of 57.03% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.70%. CME Group's quarterly revenue was up 9.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.97 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does CME Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CME Group? CME Group declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Investors of record on Friday, March 8th will be given a dividend of $1.15 per share on Tuesday, March 26th. This represents a $4.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.24%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $1.10. Read our dividend analysis for CME. Is CME Group a good dividend stock? CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) pays an annual dividend of $4.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.15%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 54.89%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CME will have a dividend payout ratio of 48.57% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CME. What ETFs hold CME Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) stock in their portfolio include iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI), Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF (BCDF), Tema Monopolies and Oligopolies ETF (TOLL), SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS), TrueShares Low Volatility Equity Income ETF (DIVZ), Capital Link Global Fintech Leaders ETF (KOIN), VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF (MOTE) and Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK). What is Terry Duffy's approval rating as CME Group's CEO? 294 employees have rated CME Group Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy on Glassdoor.com. Terry Duffy has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees. 80.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at CME Group to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of CME Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other CME Group investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Mastercard (MA), PayPal (PYPL), Walt Disney (DIS), Visa (V), Netflix (NFLX), Boeing (BA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Intel (INTC). Who are CME Group's major shareholders? CME Group's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Norges Bank (1.27%), GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd (1.10%), Fiera Capital Corp (0.96%), Raymond James & Associates (0.78%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.71%) and California Public Employees Retirement System (0.70%). Insiders that own company stock include Bryan T Durkin, Charles P Carey, Daniel R Glickman, Dennis Suskind, Derek Sammann, Elizabeth A Cook, Hilda Harris Piell, Howard J Siegel, Julie Holzrichter, Julie Winkler, Kathleen M Cronin, Ken Vroman, Kevin Kometer, Martin J Gepsman, Martin J Gepsman, Sean Tully, Sunil Cutinho, Terrence A Duffy, Timothy Francis Mccourt, Timothy S Bitsberger and William R Shepard. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of CME Group? Shares of CME stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:CME) was last updated on 2/12/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding CME Group Inc. 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