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CME

CME Group Inc.

S&P 500
CME|Financial Services|Financial Data & Stock Exchanges|$302.68|P/E 27.9|MCap 112.8B|NASDAQ

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About CME Group Inc.

CME Group Inc. operates the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, facilitating the trading of futures and options contracts across major asset classes. It offers products based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, metals, and additional categories like weather and real estate, enabling market participants to manage risk effectively. Through its principal brands—Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), and New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX)—the company provides clearing and settlement services via CME Clearing, ensuring transaction safety as the central counterparty. Key services include clearing and transaction fees, listing services, market data provision, and risk mitigation tools. CME Group supports professional traders, financial institutions, corporations, producers, governments, and central banks with electronic trading on the CME Globex platform, delivering high liquidity, speed, and global access. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, CME Group Inc. plays a pivotal role in establishing benchmark prices and enhancing market integrity worldwide.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.57%

Annual Dividend

$11.20

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

44.80%

FCF Payout Ratio

93.79%

Stock Price

$302.68

52-Week Range

$248.53 $329.16

Dividend Health Score

72/ 100Safe

CME's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 44.8% earnings payout ratio & 14.8% return on equity. Areas of concern: 93.8% fcf payout ratio & -3.3% 5-year dividend cagr. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 9 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
44.8%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
93.8%Warning

Balance Sheet

N/A
Net Debt / Total Assets
N/AN/A

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
14.8%Safe
Operating Margin
63.8%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-3.3%Danger
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CME annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CME earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 10, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 26, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-16.21%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-3.26%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

0.20%

3-Year Total Growth

-41.18%

5-Year Total Growth

-15.25%

10-Year Total Growth

2.04%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$30,268.00

Annual Income

$1,120.00

Quarterly Income

$280.00

Monthly Income

$93.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CME's current dividend yield?
CME Group Inc. (CME) currently has a dividend yield of 3.57%, based on a stock price of $302.68 and an annual dividend of $11.20.
When is CME's next dividend payment date?
CME's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-10 and the next payment date is 2026-03-26. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CME pay in dividends per year?
CME Group Inc. paid $5.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CME been increasing its dividend?
CME Group Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -3.26% and a 10-year CAGR of 0.20%.
Is CME's dividend safe?
CME Group Inc. has a payout ratio of 44.80%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 93.79%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is CME's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates CME Group Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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