CME Group reported second-quarter 2026 results with total revenues of $1.706 billion and net income of $1.042 billion, driving diluted earnings per share of $2.88. On an adjusted basis the company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.99 and adjusted operating income of $1.185 billion for the quarter. Management highlighted record H1 performance, strong market data growth and elevated average daily volumes across products.
Financial Highlights
- Total revenues: $1,706.2 million for Q2 2026.
- Operating income: $1,107.1 million for Q2 2026; adjusted operating income: $1,185.0 million.
- Net income: $1,041.8 million for Q2 2026.
- Diluted earnings per share: $2.88 for Q2 2026; adjusted diluted earnings per share: $2.99.
- Market data revenue: record $238.1 million in Q2 2026; clearing and transaction fees: $1,352.5 million.
Business Highlights
- Average daily volume (ADV) in Q2 2026 reached 29.8 million contracts (third-highest quarterly ADV), including non‑U.S. ADV of 9.1 million contracts.
- Provided more than $95 billion in daily margin efficiencies during the quarter, described by management as a new high for client capital savings.
- Market data revenue increased 20% year‑over‑year to a record level, reflecting momentum in data and information services.
- Ongoing product innovation and launches cited include Single-Stock futures, 1‑Ounce Gold 24/7 contracts, U.S. Treasury clearing and Compute futures.
- Returned capital via dividends (~$468 million paid in Q2) and share repurchases (~$695 million repurchased in Q2).
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