CME- CME Group Inc.
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Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
HoldWall Street consensus from 15 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$283.60
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $275.54
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$139.93
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$134.67
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
9/10
90% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
15.8%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
63.4%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+0.8%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+2.5%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
14.59×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.02×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$756M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
1.89%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 21, 2026
39
days
EPS (TTM)
$11.79
P/E (TTM)
23.4
Fwd P/E
21.3
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
1.89%
5Y Avg Annual
$8.7200
Last Payment
$1.3000
Ex-Date
09/09/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest09/09/2026 | 09/25/2026 | $1.3000 | 1.89% |
06/09/2026 | 06/25/2026 | $1.3000 | 1.89% |
03/10/2026 | 03/26/2026 | $7.4500 | 10.82% |
12/12/2025 | 12/28/2025 | $1.2500 | 1.81% |
09/09/2025 | 09/25/2025 | $1.2500 | 1.81% |
06/09/2025 | 06/25/2025 | $1.2500 | 1.81% |
03/07/2025 | 03/23/2025 | $1.2500 | 1.81% |
12/27/2024 | 01/12/2025 | $5.8000 | 8.42% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$275.54
Price
$1.3000
Last div. (quarterly)
212
shares
Own 212 CME shares ($58,414.48) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$58,414.48
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
1.89% yieldEstimate CME dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$188.72
Per month
$15.73
≈ 36.3 shares at $5.2/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About CME Group Inc.
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, and foreign exchange; and agricultural, energy, and metals commodities, as well as fixed income and foreign currency trading services. The company provides clearing house services, including clearing, settling, and guaranteeing futures and options contracts, and cleared swaps products traded through its exchanges. 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. CME Group Inc. partners with FutureSports to futures on sports indexes. 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.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Location
Chicago, United States
Employees
3,875
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CME Group Inc. (CME) stock trades at $275.54, up 0.54% on the day. With a market capitalization of $99.08 billion, CME is a large-cap financial services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.4, a forward P/E of 21.3 and earnings per share (EPS) of $11.79. Over the most recent period the company reported 1% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 63.4%. Below you'll find CME's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
CME - Frequently Asked Questions
Is CME Group Inc. (CME) a good stock to buy in 2026?
CME Group Inc. (CME) shows strengths such as a strong 63% net margin and a 16% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 14.6). Whether CME is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is CME's stock price today?
CME Group Inc. (CME) trades at $275.54, up 0.54% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does CME pay a dividend?
Yes. CME Group Inc. pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share, a dividend yield of 1.89%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 9, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 95% of earnings.
Is CME overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 23.4×, CME trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the financial services sector. Its PEG ratio is 4.78. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is CME's market cap?
CME Group Inc. (CME) has a market capitalization of $99.08 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Financial Services sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.