CME Group Declares Annual Variable Dividend and Q1 2026 Quarterly Dividend

Core Viewpoint - CME Group Inc. has declared its annual variable dividend and first-quarter regular dividend, reflecting strong financial performance in 2025 and a commitment to returning value to shareholders [1]. Dividend Announcements - The first-quarter regular dividend is set at $1.30 per share, which is a 5 cent increase from the previous level of $1.25 per share [1]. - The annual variable dividend based on 2025 financial results is $6.15 per share, totaling approximately $2.2 billion [1]. - Combined with quarterly dividends paid during 2025, the total dividends will amount to approximately $4.0 billion, resulting in a total dividend yield of 4.2% based on the average closing stock price during 2025 [1]. Company Overview - CME Group is recognized as the world's leading derivatives marketplace, facilitating trading in futures, options, cash, and OTC markets [1]. - The company provides a wide range of global benchmark products across major asset classes, including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products, and metals [1]. - CME Group operates trading platforms such as CME Globex for futures and options, BrokerTec for fixed income trading, and EBS for foreign exchange trading [1].