CME Group Reports Record Q3 2026 Revenue Driven by High Trading Volumes
CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) has reported its highest third-quarter revenue on record, reaching $1.7 billion for Q3 2026. The company saw significant growth driven by increased market uncertainty, which led to a record average daily volume (ADV) of 29.4 million contracts across all six asset classes. Net income for the quarter reached $1.0 billion, with diluted earnings per share at $2.89. Key drivers included a 20% increase in market data revenue, which hit a record $243 million, and strong performance in clearing and transaction fees totaling $1.4 billion. The company also highlighted technological advancements through cloud migration progress and returned nearly $1 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases during the period.
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