The earnings call was dominated by highlights including record-breaking volumes, significant international and retail growth, and strong financial performance. However, uncertainties in the macro environment and potential legal risks were noted as challenges. Overall, the positive achievements significantly outweigh the lowlights.

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Q3 2025

During the CME Group's second quarter 2025 earnings call, the company reported a record-breaking average daily volume exceeding 30 million contracts, marking a 16% increase from the previous year. Notably, they achieved all-time quarterly volume records in interest rates, agricultural commodities, and metals, with financial products volume growing by 17% and commodity sector volume by 15%. The international business also reached new heights, with an average daily volume of 9.2 million contracts, a rise of 18% year-over-year. Financially, CME Group generated $1.7 billion in revenue, up by 10% compared to the second quarter of 2024, and achieved a record adjusted operating income of $1.2 billion, with an operating margin of 71%. The firm's adjusted net income and diluted earnings per share were also at all-time highs, reaching $1.1 billion and $2.96, respectively, both up 16% from the previous year. Looking ahead, CME Group revised its 2025 total adjusted operating expenses guidance, excluding license fees, to approximately $1.635 billion, which is $15 million below prior guidance and reflects a 3% increase from the previous year.

Record-Breaking Volume

For the first time in CME Group's history, average daily volume exceeded 30 million contracts in Q2 2025, a 16% increase compared to the same period last year.

International Business Growth

CME Group achieved its highest-ever quarterly volume from its international business, with 9.2 million contracts per day, up 18% from the prior year.

Retail Trader Expansion

Over 90,000 new retail traders participated in CME markets for the first time, a 56% increase versus the same period last year.

Revenue and Earnings Records

CME Group generated revenue of $1.7 billion, up 10% year-over-year, with record quarterly clearing and transaction fees of $1.4 billion and record adjusted net income of $1.1 billion, up 16% year-over-year.

CME Group (CME) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CME Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 22, 2025	2025 (Q3)	2.71 / -	2.68	―	―	―
Jul 24, 2025	2025 (Q2)	2.91 / 2.96	2.56	15.62% (+0.40)	―
Apr 23, 2025	2025 (Q1)	2.80 / 2.80	2.5	12.00% (+0.30)	―
Feb 12, 2025	2024 (Q4)	2.45 / 2.52	2.37	6.33% (+0.15)	―
Oct 23, 2024	2024 (Q3)	2.65 / 2.68	2.25	19.11% (+0.43)	―
Jul 24, 2024	2024 (Q2)	2.53 / 2.56	2.3	11.30% (+0.26)	―
Apr 24, 2024	2024 (Q1)	2.45 / 2.50	2.42	3.31% (+0.08)	―
Feb 14, 2024	2023 (Q4)	2.28 / 2.37	1.92	23.44% (+0.45)	―
Oct 25, 2023	2023 (Q3)	2.22 / 2.25	1.98	13.64% (+0.27)	―
Jul 26, 2023	2023 (Q2)	2.20 / 2.30	1.97	16.75% (+0.33)	―

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CME Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 24, 2025	$276.48	$277.18	+0.25%
Apr 23, 2025	$264.35	$260.29	-1.54%
Feb 12, 2025	$239.45	$246.60	+2.99%
Oct 23, 2024	$217.55	$218.48	+0.43%

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FAQ

When does CME Group (CME) report earnings?

CME Group (CME) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 22, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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CME Group (CME) earnings time is at Oct 22, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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CME EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 2.71.

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