Form 8-K · Current report

CME Group 8-K, filed Jul 22, 2026

Filed
CIK
0001156375
Accession no.
0001156375-26-000042
AI-generated summary

Summary

CME Group reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.7 billion, operating income of $1.1 billion, net income of $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per share of $2.88, with adjusted figures of $1.2 billion operating income, $1.1 billion net income and $2.99 per share. Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy said the first half of 2026 was the strongest in the company's history, citing record market data revenue of $238 million, the third-highest quarterly average daily volume at 29.8 million contracts, and more than $95 billion in daily margin efficiencies.

Key points

  • Q2 2026 revenue was $1.7 billion, operating income $1.1 billion, net income $1.0 billion and diluted EPS $2.88; adjusted operating income was $1.2 billion, adjusted net income $1.1 billion and adjusted EPS $2.99.
  • Average daily volume was 29.8 million contracts, the third-highest quarterly ADV, including non-U.S. ADV of 9.1 million contracts.
  • Market data revenue rose 20% to a record $238 million; clearing and transaction fees were $1.4 billion at an average rate per contract of $0.678.
  • As of June 30, 2026, CME Group held $2.3 billion in cash and $3.4 billion of debt, and during the quarter paid about $468 million in dividends and repurchased $695 million of its common shares.

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Items reported

  • 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  • 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

From the filing

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The information set forth under “Item 2.02. Results Of Operations and Financial Condition,” including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release of CME Group Inc. dated July 22, 2026, reporting CME Group Inc.’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. …

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