CME Group (CME) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$261.42 -1.52 (-0.58%)

As of 09:50 AM Eastern

CME Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
4

Hold
8

Buy
4

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CME Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 16 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CME.

Consensus Price Target

$238.93
-8.60% Downside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CME Group, the average price target is $238.93. The highest price target for CME is $287.00, while the lowest price target for CME is $180.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -8.60% from the current price of $261.42.

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CME Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/25/24 to 3/25/25	1 Month Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	3 Months Ago 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Year Ago 3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	4 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$238.93	$236.13	$229.33	$217.30
Forecasted Upside	-8.60% Downside	-5.12% Downside	-4.23% Downside	0.98% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Reduce	Hold	Hold

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CME Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CME Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CME Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CME Group	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.06	2.52	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-9.13% Downside	44.34% Upside	16.92% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CME News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/17/2025	Erste Group Bank 3 of 5 stars	H. Engel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
3/10/2025	Raymond James 4 of 5 stars	Patrick O'Shaughnessy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$287.00	+12.74%
2/19/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Mike Cyprys Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$256.00 ➝ $263.00	+6.11%
2/14/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kyle Voigt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$256.00 ➝ $257.00	+3.64%
2/13/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Owen Lau Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$258.00 ➝ $269.00	+7.59%
2/13/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$235.00 ➝ $269.00	+7.59%
2/13/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kenneth Worthington Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$209.00 ➝ $212.00	-15.54%
2/13/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Budish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$257.00 ➝ $263.00	+5.64%
1/7/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$250.00 ➝ $258.00	+14.25%
1/6/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Allen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$255.00 ➝ $250.00	+7.53%
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11/11/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$227.00 ➝ $226.00	-0.14%
10/8/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Clinch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$244.00	+10.04%
10/3/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$195.00 ➝ $198.00	-11.89%
10/3/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$177.00 ➝ $180.00	-19.49%
9/26/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Katz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$221.00	+1.60%
4/25/2024	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sell ➝ Sell	$185.00 ➝ $187.00	-12.04%
3/6/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$225.00 ➝ $245.00	+12.27%

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Should I Buy CME Group Stock? CME Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, March 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CME Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CME Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CME Group Inc.:

CME Group Inc. has shown strong financial performance, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $2.52, which exceeded analysts' expectations of $2.46. This indicates robust profitability and effective management.
The company has a high net margin of 57.52%, suggesting that it retains a significant portion of revenue as profit, which is attractive for investors looking for companies with strong profitability.
As of the latest trading session, CME Group Inc. shares are priced at $265.36, reflecting a solid market position and investor confidence in the company's future growth potential.
Institutional ownership is high at 87.75%, indicating that many large investors have confidence in CME Group Inc.'s business model and growth prospects, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.
The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, suggesting that it is not heavily reliant on debt for financing, which can reduce financial risk and provide stability in uncertain market conditions.

CME Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in CME Group Inc. for these reasons:

The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week low of $190.70 and a high of $267.91, indicating potential volatility that could pose risks for investors seeking stable returns.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 27.47, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued and may not provide good value for new investors.
Despite strong earnings, the price-to-earnings growth (P/E/G) ratio of 6.76 indicates that the stock's growth may not be keeping pace with its price, which could lead to a correction if growth expectations are not met.
Market conditions can impact trading volumes, and with an average volume of 1,899,183 shares, any significant drop in trading activity could lead to increased volatility and risk for investors.
Recent market trends show a slight decline in share price, with a decrease of $1.18 during the last trading session, which could indicate bearish sentiment among investors.

CME Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CME Group is $238.93, with a high forecast of $287.00 and a low forecast of $180.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CME Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.
: According to analysts, CME Group's stock has a predicted downside of -8.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, CME Group's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: CME Group has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Erste Group Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CME Group less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for CME Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CME compares to other companies.

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CME Group (CME) Stock Forecast & Price Target