CME Group reports Q2 adjusted EPS $2.96, consensus $2.92

Reports Q2 revenue $1.69B, consensus $1.68B. “Demand for CME Group (CME) benchmark futures and options reached an all-time high in Q2 as clients around the globe turned to our markets to manage their business risks across asset classes,” said Terry Duffy, CME Group Chairman and CEO. “During the quarter, our average daily volume rose 16% to a record 30.2M contracts, driving double-digit growth and setting new records for revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share. Notably, the number of new retail traders at CME Group increased 57% year over year, contributing to record Micros ADV of 4.1M contracts in Q2 and demonstrating the appeal of our products to a broader base of users.”