Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:CME CME Group (CME) Stock Price, News & Analysis $196.06 -1.02 (-0.52%) (As of 07/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$195.84▼$197.9150-Day Range$194.10▼$214.9252-Week Range$180.11▼$223.80Volume2.24 million shsAverage Volume2.47 million shsMarket Capitalization$70.59 billionP/E Ratio22.30Dividend Yield2.35%Price Target$215.90 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get CME Group alerts: Email Address CME Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.90 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside10.1% Upside$215.90 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.66% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.26Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.64Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$11.39 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth0.72%From $9.75 to $9.82 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.4.81 out of 5 starsFinance Sector53rd out of 853 stocksSecurity & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services Industry2nd out of 10 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCME Group has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.90, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCME Group has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about CME Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.66% 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 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in CME Group has recently increased by 17.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCME Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.34%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCME Group has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of CME Group is 52.33%. 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 46.84% next year. This indicates that CME Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about CME Group's 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCME Group has a news sentiment score of 0.64. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for CME Group this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search Interest15 people have searched for CME on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 88% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 8 people have added CME Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -27% 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 417,098.83% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $2,731.00 in company stock and sold $11,393,700.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.30% of the stock of CME Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions87.75% of the stock of CME Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about CME Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for CME Group are expected to grow by 0.72% in the coming year, from $9.75 to $9.82 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of CME Group is 22.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of CME Group is 22.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.30.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCME Group has a PEG Ratio of 5.20. 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 2.63. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about CME Group's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad StockEarningsThese three tools all for $4The Only Trading Tool You'll Need This Year Forget juggling multiple subscriptions and confusing indicators... Our all-in-one Premium Membership gives you everything you need to potentially profit in any market. Members have seen gains of 76.2%, 85.6%, and even 111.3% on single trades. This July 4th, get 12 months of access for just $4. Don't let this unprecedented offer slip away. 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. The company 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 HeadlinesJune 15, 2024 | insidertrades.comCharles P. Carey Sells 3,000 Shares of CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) StockJune 8, 2024 | insidertrades.comCME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) Director Daniel R. Glickman Sells 650 SharesJuly 4, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)AI depends on this... Your retirement could too!Imagine owning a piece of the backbone powering the AI revolution. Wall Street says it's extremely undervalued - a downright steal compared to peers. We call it the "Last Retirement Stock You'll Ever Need."July 4 at 4:38 AM | americanbankingnews.comCME Group (NASDAQ:CME) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsJuly 2 at 7:30 AM | prnewswire.comCME Group Reports Record June and Q2 2024 Volumes, Reaching New Highs Across Multiple Asset ClassesJuly 2 at 3:04 AM | insidermonkey.comCME Group Inc. (CME): Are Hedge Funds Bullish on This Cheap and High-Quality Stock?July 1 at 10:39 AM | seekingalpha.comCME Group: FMX Market Entry Poses Real RiskJuly 1 at 9:00 AM | prnewswire.comCME Group Launches €STRWatch to Help Clients Manage Risk Around ECB Policy DecisionsJuly 4, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)AI depends on this... Your retirement could too!Imagine owning a piece of the backbone powering the AI revolution. Wall Street says it's extremely undervalued - a downright steal compared to peers. We call it the "Last Retirement Stock You'll Ever Need."June 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) Receives Consensus Rating of "Reduce" from AnalystsJune 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group and Mayor Johnson Award Star Scholarships to 25 Chicago Students Graduating to Four-Year InstitutionsJune 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group U.S. Credit Futures Exceed 400 Contracts in First Week of TradingJune 19, 2024 | gurufocus.comCME Group: Threat of New Competition Is Fully Priced InJune 18, 2024 | rttnews.comBiden Signs Bill To Support Missing And Exploited Children Into Law June 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group FX Futures and FX Link Reach All-Time Volume RecordsJune 10, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Best Crypto Stocks to Buy in June 2024June 5, 2024 | themerkle.comBlockDAG Forecasts $20 by 2027, Outperforming Solana ETF and Render’s PotentialJune 4, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy to Present at Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Trading ConferenceJune 4, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group Reports Record May ADV of 26 Million ContractsJune 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group Appoints John Ricci as Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural ProductsMay 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group U.S. Treasury Complex Surpasses Record 34 Million ContractsMay 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group Inc. Announces Second-Quarter 2024 Earnings Release, Conference CallMay 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLooking For (Special) Dividends? CME Group Remains One Of My Best Ideas In FinanceMay 24, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group Adjusted Interest Rate Total Return Futures Reach Record Open Interest, VolumeMay 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUS Paves Way for Ether ETFs in Test of Crypto Demand Beyond BitcoinMay 21, 2024 | prnewswire.comCME Group Expands Fixed Income Offerings with Launch of Corporate Bonds and Mortgage-Backed Securities on BrokerTec QuoteMay 17, 2024 | msn.comFutures exchange behemoth, CME Group, rumoured to be starting their own spot Bitcoin 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 Earnings4/24/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/25 Dividend6/07/2024Dividend Payable6/25/2024Today7/04/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)7/24/2024Fiscal 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) 930-1000Fax312-466-4410Employees3,565Year Founded1848Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$215.90 High Stock Price Target$245.00 Low Stock Price Target$187.00 Potential Upside/Downside+10.1%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.90 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.79 Trailing P/E Ratio22.30 Forward P/E Ratio20.11 P/E Growth5.2Net Income$3.23 billion Net Margins56.84% Pretax Margin73.07% Return on Equity12.45% Return on Assets2.54% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.10 Current Ratio1.01 Quick Ratio1.01 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.63 billion Price / Sales12.55 Cash Flow$10.40 per share Price / Cash Flow18.86 Book Value$74.43 per share Price / Book2.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares360,065,000Free Float358,985,000Market Cap$70.59 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.52 Social Links Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? Click the link to learn what streetwise investors need to know about the metaverse and public markets before making an investment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Terrence A. Duffy (Age 66)Chairman & CEO Comp: $10.82MMs. Lynne Fitzpatrick (Age 45)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $1.25MMs. Julie Holzrichter (Age 55)Senior MD & COO Comp: $1.69MMr. Sunil Cutinho (Age 52)Chief Information Officer Comp: $1.68MMr. Derek Sammann (Age 56)Senior MD and Global Head of Commodities, Options Products & International Markets Comp: $1.69MMr. 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 More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsIntercontinental ExchangeNYSE:ICEMoody'sNYSE:MCOInteractive Brokers GroupNASDAQ:IBKRMSCINYSE:MSCINasdaqNASDAQ:NDAQView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBeese Fulmer Investment Management Inc.Bought 224 shares on 7/3/2024Ownership: 0.000%First Hawaiian BankBought 823 shares on 7/2/2024Ownership: 0.002%Transcend Capital Advisors LLCBought 106 shares on 7/2/2024Ownership: 0.001%GAMMA Investing LLCBought 841 shares on 7/2/2024Ownership: 0.001%Marcum Wealth LLCBought 94 shares on 7/2/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy CME Group Stock? CME Pros and Cons Explained 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, providing investors with a diverse range of products to trade. The company offers futures and options products based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and metals, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios across different asset classes. Recent developments in the company's offerings have shown growth and innovation, attracting more traders and investors to its platform. CME Group Inc. has a strong track record of financial performance, with consistent revenue growth and profitability, indicating stability and potential returns for investors. Investors can benefit from the liquidity and transparency of CME Group Inc.'s markets, providing efficient price discovery and risk management opportunities. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in CME Group Inc. for these reasons: While CME Group Inc. has shown strong financial performance, the current stock price may be overvalued based on market conditions and industry comparisons, potentially leading to a correction in the future. As a company operating in the financial markets, CME Group Inc. is exposed to regulatory changes and market volatility, which could impact its business operations and financial results. Investing in futures and options markets involves inherent risks, including leverage and market fluctuations, which may not be suitable for all investors seeking stable returns. Competition in the financial derivatives industry is intense, with other exchanges and platforms vying for market share, potentially affecting CME Group Inc.'s growth prospects and profitability. While the company has a diverse product offering, changes in market trends and investor preferences could impact the demand for specific futures and options contracts, affecting CME Group Inc.'s revenue streams. 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 Saturday, June 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these CME Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. CME Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell CME Group stock right now? 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CME Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" CME shares. View CME analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is CME Group's stock price target for 2024? 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for CME Group's shares. Their CME share price targets range from $187.00 to $245.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $215.90 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.1% 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 start of the year. Since then, CME shares have decreased by 6.9% and is now trading at $196.06. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting CME Group? CME Group saw a increase in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,960,000 shares, an increase of 17.3% from the May 31st total of 5,080,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,890,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.2 days. Currently, 1.7% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View CME Group's Short Interest. When is CME Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 24th 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, July 24th 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) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 24th. The financial services provider reported $2.50 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.44 by $0.06. The financial services provider earned $1.49 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.48 billion. CME Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.45% and a net margin of 56.84%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.42 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does CME Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CME Group? CME Group announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 9th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 7th will be paid a dividend of $1.15 per share on Tuesday, June 25th. This represents a $4.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.35%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 7th. 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 2.34%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 14 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 52.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CME will have a dividend payout ratio of 46.84% 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), Madison Dividend Value ETF (DIVL), Madison Covered Call ETF (CVRD), Amplify YieldShares CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF (DIVO), Brookstone Growth Stock ETF (BAMG), Tema Monopolies and Oligopolies ETF (TOLL) and SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS). 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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Cullen Investment Group LTD. (0.01%), Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV (0.00%), First Hawaiian Bank (0.00%), Transcend Capital Advisors LLC (0.00%), GAMMA Investing LLC (0.00%) and Marcum Wealth LLC (0.00%). 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, Julie Holzrichter, Julie Winkler, Ken Vroman, Kevin Kometer, Martin J Gepsman, Martin J Gepsman, Sean Tully, Sunil Cutinho, Terrence A Duffy, Terry L Savage, Terry L Savage, 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 7/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersObama’s DNC coupAs we approach the Democratic National Convention in August... many sense a Biden swap-out is looming. 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