CME · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Revenue Performance and Mix

CME GROUP INC. · 2026-10-23 · Importance 47 · Surprise 22 · No source text

Third-quarter 2026 total revenue was $1,737.3 million, up 13.0% from $1,537.6 million in the third quarter of 2025; nine-month revenue was $5,323.6 million, up 9.3% from $4,871.9 million. Clearing and transaction fees were $1,378.1 million in the quarter and $4,273.2 million for nine months, while market data and information services revenue was $243.1 million and $705.3 million, respectively. Other revenue was $116.1 million in the quarter and $345.1 million for nine months. Futures and options volume increased 16.3% for the quarter and 12.0% for nine months, while average rate per contract declined 3% in both periods, partly reflecting higher micro-contract and member trading volumes.

Key facts

• For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, total revenues were $1,737.3 million, compared with $1,537.6 million in 2025. source
• For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, total revenues were $5,323.6 million, compared with $4,871.9 million in 2025. source
• Certain clearing and transaction fees were increased effective April 1, 2026. source
• CME Group's average rate per contract decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, largely due to higher micro contract volumes in equities, energy and metals and higher member trading as a percentage of total volume. source

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