CME Group’s third-quarter revenue rose to US$1,737.3 million from US$1,537.6 million a year earlier, an increase of approximately 13.0%. The 21 October results show a record Q3 average daily volume of 29.4 million contracts, including 9 million outside the United States.[1]
At a glance01
Q3 2026 operating and earnings measures
| Measure | Reported result |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1,737.3 millionSource 1 |
| Clearing and transaction fees revenue | US$1,378.1 million, versus US$1,227.9 million in Q3 2025Source 1 |
| GAAP operating income | US$1,141.4 millionSource 1 |
| Adjusted operating income | US$1,205.5 millionSource 1 |
| GAAP diluted EPS | US$2.89Source 1 |
| Adjusted diluted EPS | US$3.02Source 1 |
| Market-data revenue | US$243 million; +20% year on yearSource 1 |
| Average rate per contract | US$0.679Source 1 |
The average rate per contract is CME’s aggregate realised revenue measure, influenced by product and customer mix; it is not a universal exchange fee for an individual trader. Revenue growth therefore reflects more than contract counts alone.[1]
CME described Q3 as its second-highest quarter for revenue and adjusted net income overall. “Record Q3” should not be read as an all-quarter record.[1]
Sources & further reading
- CME Group Inc. Reports Highest Q3 Revenue on Record for Q3 2026 CME Group Investor Relations · 21 Oct 2026 · Accessed 26 Oct 2026