CME Group(US:CME) Prnewswire·2025-10-22 11:00Financial Performance - CME Group reported revenue of $1.5 billion for Q3 2025, with operating income of $973 million and net income of $908 million, translating to diluted earnings per share of $2.49 [2][10] - On an adjusted basis, net income was $1.0 billion, and diluted earnings per share were $2.68, maintaining strong performance compared to last year's Q3 [2][12] - Clearing and transaction fees revenue reached $1.2 billion, with a total average rate per contract of $0.702, while market data revenue set a record at $203 million [3][10] Market Trends and Client Engagement - Global clients continued to rely on CME Group markets across all asset classes amid ongoing uncertainty, achieving the second-highest third-quarter average daily volume (ADV) [3] - The company is focused on delivering efficiencies, new products, and expanded access for market users, including a partnership with FanDuel and 24/7 trading in cryptocurrency futures and options [3] Shareholder Returns and Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, CME Group had $2.6 billion in cash and $3.4 billion in debt, having paid approximately $3.5 billion in dividends during the first nine months of the year [4] - Since implementing a variable dividend policy in early 2012, the company has returned over $29.5 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends [4] Quarterly Operating Statistics - The average daily volume for Q3 2025 was 25,322 contracts, with notable declines in interest rates and equity indexes compared to previous quarters [14][15] - The average rate per contract across various product lines showed slight variations, with the overall average at $0.702 for Q3 2025 [15]