CME Group(US:CME) Prnewswireยท2025-04-23 11:00Core Insights - CME Group reported record revenue of $1.6 billion for Q1 2025, representing a 10% increase from Q1 2024 [1][2] - The average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 29.8 million contracts, with growth across all asset classes [1][2] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $1.6 billion, with operating income at $1.1 billion and net income of $956 million [2] - Diluted earnings per share were $2.62, while adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.80 [2] - Clearing and transaction fees revenue totaled $1.3 billion, with an average rate per contract of $0.686 [3] Market Demand and Growth - Commodities revenue grew by 19%, and financials increased by 12% year-over-year [2] - ADV outside the U.S. reached a new high of 8.8 million contracts, up 19% year-over-year [2] Cash and Shareholder Returns - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $1.6 billion in cash and $3.4 billion in debt [4] - Dividends paid during Q1 2025 amounted to approximately $2.6 billion, with a total of $28.6 billion returned to shareholders since 2012 [4] Operational Overview - CME Group operates as a leading derivatives marketplace, facilitating trading across various asset classes including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products, and metals [6]