Record Q3 ADV across all six asset classes and 20% market data growth signal sustained demand for risk management. Monitor the Q&A call for cloud migration progress and any early read on Q4 volume trends, given the macro uncertainty continuing.
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Executive Summary
CME Group reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.02, a 1.3% beat vs. $2.98 consensus, on record Q3 revenue of $1.7B (+13% YoY). Record average daily volume of 29.4M contracts and 20% market data revenue growth drove double-digit revenue and net income growth, while the company returned nearly $1B to shareholders via dividends and buybacks.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- Q3 2026 adjusted diluted EPS $3.02 vs. consensus $2.98 (1.3% beat)
- Total revenue $1.737B, up 13% YoY from $1.538B
- Record Q3 average daily volume of 29.4M contracts, up 16% YoY
- Market data revenue record $243M, up 20% YoY
- Operating income $1.141B (GAAP), adjusted operating income $1.206B
- Net income $1.037B (GAAP), adjusted net income $1.084B
- Returned nearly $1B to shareholders: $465M dividends + $524M share repurchases
- Cash and cash equivalents $2.199B, long-term debt $3.425B
Financial Impact
Adjusted EPS beat consensus by $0.04 (1.3%; revenue beat by ~$20M (1.2%). Record Q3 ADV and 20% market data growth confirm strong underlying momentum.
Risk Factors
- Guidance not explicitly stated in filing — no forward guidance provided
- GAAP EPS $2.89 diluted vs. adjusted $3.02 — non-GAAP adjustments include restructuring and amortization
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-prn-302915184 |
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Oct 23, 2026 4d ago | Institutional Cluster | $305.71 | awaiting T+60 | — | $293.24 (−4.08%) |
Oct 22, 2026 4d ago | 144 | $305.71 | awaiting T+60 | — | $293.24 (−4.08%) |
Oct 22, 2026 5d ago | ANALYST-UPGRADE | $305.98 | awaiting T+60 | — | $293.24 (−4.16%) |
Oct 21, 2026 6d ago | 8-K | $295.79 | awaiting T+60 | — | $293.24 (−0.86%) |
Oct 21, 2026 6d ago | Press Release | $295.79 | awaiting T+60 | — | $293.24 (−0.86%) |
Oct 2, 2026 25d ago | ANALYST-UPGRADE | $263.14 | awaiting T+60 | — | $293.24 (+11.44%) |
Sep 14, 2026 6w ago | Insider Cluster | $275.09 | awaiting T+60 | — | $293.24 (+6.60%) |
Sep 14, 2026 6w ago | Insider Cluster | $275.09 | awaiting T+60 | — | $293.24 (+6.60%) |
Aug 19, 2026 9w ago | ANALYST-DOWNGRADE | — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Jul 22, 2026 13w ago | 8-K | $249.24 $289.46 | ▲ +16.14% | ▲ +12.88% | $293.24 (+17.66%) |
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