CME GROUP (CME) Company Report

FanDuel Predicts will launch in December in partnership with CME Group, marking FanDuel’s entry into prediction markets.
The platform will offer event contracts on crypto, sports and economic indicators, including commodities such as oil, gas and gold.
Sports contracts require regulatory approval and will be discontinued if online sports betting becomes legal in states like California and Texas.
The prediction market space saw $27.9 billion in trading volume earlier in 2025; experts caution about the risks of combining financial trading with gambling.

Nov 12, 2025, 9:27 PM

CNBC

CME Group and FanDuel to Launch Prediction Markets Platform in December

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Product Launch

New Projects/Investments

CME Group partners with FanDuel to launch FanDuel Predicts, a standalone mobile app for prediction markets, in December.
The platform offers event contracts on global benchmarks (e.g., S&P 500, Nasdaq-100), commodities, cryptocurrencies, economic indicators (GDP, CPI), and sports outcomes in states without online betting.
Users will undergo KYC, trade contracts priced from $0.01 to $0.99, and access FanDuel’s consumer protection tools for responsible trading.
The alliance combines FanDuel’s 17 million customers and retail presence with CME’s 100+ years of derivatives expertise to expand market reach.

Nov 12, 2025, 9:05 PM

Press Release

CME Group declares Q4 dividend

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Dividends

CME Group declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $1.25 per share, payable December 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 12, 2025.
CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, offering trading in futures, options, cash and OTC markets across major asset classes.

Nov 6, 2025, 12:30 PM

Press Release

Palmer Square Capital BDC reports Q3 2025 results

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Earnings

Dividends

Total investment income of $31.7 million for Q3 2025, down from $37.3 million in Q3 2024.
Net investment income of $13.6 million or $0.43 per share, compared to $15.7 million or $0.48 per share a year ago.
Net asset value was $15.39 per share as of September 30, 2025, versus $15.68 as of June 30, 2025.
Total assets of $1.3 billion, net assets of $490.4 million, and debt-to-equity of 1.53x at quarter end.
Declared a Q4 2025 base dividend of $0.36 per share, payable January 14, 2026.

Nov 5, 2025, 12:00 PM

Press Release

CME Group reports record October trading volumes

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Average daily volume (ADV) reached 26.3 million contracts in October 2025, up 8% year-over-year
Interest Rate ADV was 11.6 million contracts and Equity Index ADV was 7.6 million contracts in October 2025
Metals ADV surged 165% to a record 1.7 million contracts, driven by Micro Gold, Micro Silver, 1-Ounce Gold futures and Gold options
Cryptocurrency ADV grew 226% to 379,000 contracts, led by a 583% increase in Micro Ether futures to 222,000 contracts
Record monthly ADV in agricultural products, with soybean futures at 400,000 contracts and soybean options at 138,000 contracts

Nov 4, 2025, 12:30 PM

Press Release

CME Group reports Q3 2025 results

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Product Launch

During Q3 2025, CME Group generated $1.5 B in revenue (–3% YoY), with clearing & transaction fees of $1.2 B, market data revenue of $200 M, adjusted operating income of $1.1 B (68.4% margin), adjusted net income of $978 M and EPS of $2.68; capex was $19 M, cash balance $2.6 B, and dividends paid $455 M.
Average daily volume reached 25.3 M contracts, the second-highest Q3 on record, end-of-quarter open interest hit 126 M contracts (5-year high), and crypto futures traded a record 340 K contracts/day (+225% YoY).
Introduced and set records in Solana & XRP futures, credit futures, one-ounce gold futures, and agricultural weekly options; launched FX Spot Plus and BrokerTec Chicago; extended DTCC cross-margin and Put-Russell Index license; announced 24/7 crypto futures & options trading in early 2026; partnered with FanDuel on event-based contracts.
Full-year 2025 guidance for adjusted operating expenses (ex. license fees) lowered to $1.625 B (–$25 M vs prior) and Google-related cloud & professional fees forecast at $100 M (down from $115 M).

Oct 22, 2025, 12:30 PM

Transcript

CME Group reports Q3 2025 earnings and updates guidance

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Product Launch

Revenue for Q3 was $1.5 billion, down 3% YoY; adjusted net income was $978 million, and EPS was $2.68, with a 68.4% operating margin.
Updated full-year 2025 guidance: adjusted operating expenses (ex-license fees) expected at $1.625 billion, $10 million below prior outlook.
Average daily volume was 25.3 million contracts, the second-highest Q3 on record; crypto futures ADV of 340,000 contracts, up over 225% YoY.
Key product launches and partnerships include FX Spot Plus volume records; BrokerTec Chicago launch; FTSE Russell license extended through 2037; FanDuel partnership for event-based contracts; and planned 24/7 crypto trading.
Market data revenue reached $203 million, up 14% and marking a new quarterly high.

Oct 22, 2025, 12:30 PM

Transcript

CME Group reports Q3 revenue decline amid earnings beat

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Earnings

Dividends

Revenue: $1.54 billion for Q3 2025, down 3% year-over-year but in line with expectations.
Adjusted EPS of $2.68, surpassing analyst estimates.
Record market data revenue of $203 million and clearing fees of $1.2 billion at an average rate of $0.702 per contract.
Net income of $908 million and operating income of $973 million; balance sheet shows $2.6 billion cash vs. $3.4 billion debt; $3.5 billion returned in dividends YTD.

Oct 22, 2025, 11:59 AM

Morningstar

CME Group announces Q3 2025 financial results

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Earnings

Dividends

CME Group reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.5 billion, operating income of $973 million, net income of $908 million, and diluted EPS of $2.49.
On an adjusted basis, Q3 net income was $1.0 billion with adjusted diluted EPS of $2.68.
Clearing and transaction fees revenue totaled $1.2 billion, while market data revenue reached a record $203 million in the quarter.
As of September 30, 2025, the company held $2.6 billion in cash (including $200 million at FICC) against $3.4 billion of debt; dividends paid in the first nine months totaled $3.5 billion, with $29.5 billion returned to shareholders since 2012.
Management plans to drive further efficiencies, launch new products and expand market access, including a partnership with FanDuel and 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading.

Oct 22, 2025, 11:05 AM

8-K

CME Group reports third-quarter 2025 financial results

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Earnings

CME Group posted 3Q25 revenue of $1.5 B, operating income of $973 M, net income of $908 M (diluted EPS $2.49) and adjusted net income of $1.0 B (adjusted EPS $2.68).
Achieved second-highest third-quarter ADV across all asset classes; clearing & transaction fees revenue was $1.2 B (average rate per contract $0.702) and market data revenue reached a record $203 M.
Ended 3Q25 with $2.6 B in cash and $3.4 B of debt; returned approximately $3.5 B in dividends year-to-date and $29.5 B to shareholders since 2012.
Advanced strategic initiatives including a new partnership with FanDuel and 24/7 trading in cryptocurrency futures and options.

Oct 22, 2025, 11:00 AM

Press Release

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