CME Group reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.9 billion, up 14% from the prior-year period, as trading activity hit a record and pushed several key metrics to new highs.
Net income rose 20% to $1.2 billion, while diluted earnings per share also increased 20% to $3.18. On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share came in at $3.36, also up 20% from a year earlier. Adjusted net income was $1.2 billion and adjusted operating income was $1.4 billion.
Average daily volume climbed 22% to a quarterly record 36.2 million contracts, with records across all six asset classes. Non-U.S. average daily volume reached 11.4 million contracts, up 30% from the same quarter in 2025. Within that, APAC volume rose 33% and EMEA volume increased 29%.
Clearing and transaction fees revenue set a record at $1.5 billion. Market data revenue also reached a record, totaling $224 million. The average rate per contract was $0.652.
The company ended March 31 with $2.6 billion in cash, including $200 million deposited with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, and $3.4 billion of debt. During the quarter, CME paid about $2.7 billion in dividends and repurchased $536 million of common shares.
CME said average daily margin savings topped $85 billion, another record. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 1.24% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $297.58. For the full picture, make sure to review CME GROUP INC.'s 8-K report.
