CME Group stock sets fourth-quarter dividend at 1.30 dollars
Published on 11/06/2026 at 13:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDividend sets a December cash date
- Shareholders recorded on December 11 qualify for CME Group's fourth-quarter distribution.
- The payment is scheduled for December 30, giving investors a clear near-term corporate action.
CME Group Inc. declared a fourth-quarter dividend of 1.30 dollars per share on Thursday, November 5, according to the company's release carried by PR Newswire. The payment is scheduled for December 30, 2026, and shareholders must be recorded by December 11 to qualify.
Shareholder dates shape the next catalyst
The declaration gives investors a defined cash distribution and a clear timetable for the next corporate action. It does not change the exchange operator's underlying business outlook, but the record date and payment date now provide two fixed milestones for holders to track.
CME Group operates futures and options markets across interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agriculture and metals. Its platforms include CME Globex, BrokerTec and EBS, while CME Clearing provides central-counterparty clearing services, according to the company release.
The dividend announcement follows CME Group's report of record third-quarter activity and record October average daily volume, which were listed separately on the company's release page. Those operating updates point to strong market participation, while the dividend decision gives shareholders a direct distribution event.
The real-time quote of CME Group stock was 272.48 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 13:07 CET on Friday, November 6, 2026.
CME Group Inc. at a glance
- Company: CME Group Inc.
- ISIN: US12572Q1058
- Market: Lang & Schwarz
- Quote: 272.48 euros on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 13:07 CET
- Corporate action: Fourth-quarter dividend payable December 30, 2026
- Record date: December 11, 2026
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