CME Group Inc. Reports Fourth Consecutive Year of Record Annual Revenue, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share for 2025

Financial Performance - CME Group reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $1.6 billion, with operating income of $1.0 billion and net income of $1.2 billion, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $3.24 [1][2] - For the full year 2025, total revenue reached $6.5 billion, with operating income of $4.2 billion and net income of $4.1 billion, leading to diluted earnings per share of $11.16 [2][3] Record Achievements - The company achieved its best year in history, marking the fourth consecutive year of record revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted earnings per share [3] - Average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 28.1 million contracts, with commodities trading growing by 12% and financials by 5% [3][4] Revenue Breakdown - Clearing and transaction fees revenue for Q4 2025 totaled $1.3 billion, with an average rate per contract of $0.707 [5][19] - Market data revenue for Q4 2025 was $208 million, contributing to a record annual market data revenue of $803 million, up 13% from the previous year [5][8] Cash and Debt Position - As of December 31, 2025, CME Group had approximately $4.6 billion in cash and $3.4 billion in debt, with dividends paid amounting to approximately $3.9 billion in 2025 [6] Future Initiatives - The company plans to enhance average daily margin efficiencies of $80 billion provided to market users in Q4 and expand access through initiatives like U.S. Treasury clearing and 24/7 cryptocurrency trading [3]