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The derivatives exchange operator recorded average daily volume of 29.4 million contracts, its highest third-quarter level.
Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 09:37 EDT · 1 min read
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CME Group posted its highest third-quarter revenue on record at $1.74 billion in 2026, up from $1.54 billion a year earlier, as average daily trading volume reached 29.4 million contracts.
Net income exceeded $1 billion from $908 million, and adjusted net income rose to more than $1 billion. Adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $3.02, compared with $2.68 in the third quarter of 2025.
Non-US average daily volume set a third-quarter record of 9 million contracts, while clearing and transaction fees revenue totaled $1.38 billion. Market data revenue grew 20% to a record $243.1 million.
CME Group returned $989 million to shareholders through regular dividends and share repurchases, and reported a new high of $100 billion in average daily capital efficiencies. The company also highlighted new product launches and progress in its transition to cloud-managed services.
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