CME Group reports record volume as CME Group stock costs EUR 261.58

Published on 10/19/2026 at 10:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

September volume reached 31.8 million contracts, up 22 percent year over year. CME Group stock faces third-quarter results on October 21, 2026, before the open.

Volume growth and upcoming results

September average daily volume reached 31.8 million contracts on October 2, 2026, up 22 percent year over year.
CME Group stock faces third-quarter results scheduled for October 21, 2026, before the open.
CME Group stock trades at EUR 261.58 at 10:05 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026.

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CME Group Inc. (US12572Q1058) was trading at EUR 261.58 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 10:05 a.m. CEST. The derivatives exchange is heading toward third-quarter results after reporting record September and third-quarter trading activity on October 2, 2026, according to CME Group.

Trading activity sets the tone

CME Group reported September average daily volume of 31.8 million contracts, an increase of 22 percent from the prior year. Third-quarter average daily volume reached 29.4 million contracts, up 16 percent year over year, giving investors a concrete operating indicator ahead of the earnings release.

The September data were broad-based. Interest-rate average daily volume rose 22 percent to 16.2 million contracts, while equity-index average daily volume increased 16 percent to 8.1 million. International average daily volume climbed 25 percent to 9.7 million contracts, with EMEA volume at 7.0 million.

What does the volume mean for revenue?

The operating backdrop matters because CME's second-quarter revenue was USD 1.71 billion, while net income reached USD 1.04 billion for the period ended June 30, 2026. The figures provide a comparison point for the next report, which will show whether record activity translated into higher revenue and earnings. The second-quarter figures and the upcoming reporting date are summarized by Simply Wall St.

Three recent company milestones

On September 10, 2026, CME Group announced that Jack Tobin would become chief financial officer in March 2027, according to Simply Wall St. On October 2, 2026, the company reported September average daily volume of 31.8 million contracts. On October 15, 2026, CME Group was reported to have introduced baseball futures linked to sports performance indexes, also covered by Simply Wall St.

Upcoming dates for investors

CME Group is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on October 21, 2026, before the open, according to AlphaStreet. The preview cites consensus adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.98 and revenue of USD 1.71 billion, compared with USD 2.68 per share and USD 1.54 billion in the third quarter of 2025.

Stock price in euros

The euro indication puts the stock at EUR 261.58 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 10:05 a.m. CEST. CME Group's primary listing is Nasdaq, where the company trades under ticker CME and belongs to the financial services sector.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of CME Group stock.