Earnings Preview: What to Expect From CME Group's Report

Core Insights - CME Group Inc. is valued at $95.4 billion and is the largest and most diverse derivatives marketplace globally, operating major exchanges like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade [1] - The company is expected to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2025 on October 22, with analysts predicting a profit of $2.69 per share, a slight increase from $2.68 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year, analysts forecast an EPS of $11.11, representing an 8.3% increase from $10.26 in fiscal 2024, with further growth expected to $11.51 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - CME shares have increased by 18% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 17.8% gains and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 19.7% gains during the same period [4] - On September 25, CME Group stock rose by over 1% following Citigroup's upgrade of its rating from "Neutral" to "Buy," with a new price target set at $300 [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on CME stock is moderately bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall; out of 20 analysts, six recommend a "Strong Buy," two a "Moderate Buy," nine a "Hold," one a "Moderate Sell," and two a "Strong Sell" [6] - CME's mean price target of $308 indicates an upside potential of 11.3% from current price levels [6]