Core Insights - CME Group reported a decline in third-quarter profit due to lower energy volumes impacting transaction fees [1] Company Performance - The decrease in profit was attributed to subdued energy volumes, which negatively affected the fees collected from clearing and settling transactions [1]

[Executive Summary & Q3 2025 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary%20%26%20Q3%202025%20Financial%20Highlights) This section provides an overview of CME Group's Q3 2025 financial performance, strategic priorities, and balance sheet position [Q3 2025 Financial Performance (GAAP & Adjusted)](index=1&type=section&id=Q3%202025%20Financial%20Performance%20(GAAP%20%26%20Adjusted)) CME Group reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.5 billion, operating income of $973 million, and net income of $908 million (diluted EPS $2.49), with adjusted net income of $1.0 billion and diluted EPS of $2.68 Q3 2025 Financial Results (GAAP vs. Adjusted) | Metric | GAAP (Millions) | Adjusted (Millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :-------------- | :------------------ | | Revenue | $1,500 | - | | Operating Income | $973 | - | | Net Income | $908 | $1,000 | | Diluted EPS | $2.49 | $2.68 | Q3 2025 Revenue Breakdown | Revenue Type | Amount (Millions) | | :-------------------------- | :---------------- | | Clearing and transaction fees | $1,200 | | Market data revenue | $203 | | Total average rate per contract | $0.702 | [CEO Commentary & Strategic Focus](index=1&type=section&id=CEO%20Commentary%20%26%20Strategic%20Focus) CEO Terry Duffy highlighted strong Q3 performance driven by global client reliance, with strategic emphasis on efficiency, new products, and expanded market access - Achieved **second-highest third-quarter ADV**[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Adjusted net income and adjusted EPS on par with last year's strong Q3 performance[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Strategic focus on delivering efficiencies, new products, and expanded market access, including a new partnership with FanDuel and 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Balance Sheet Snapshot & Shareholder Returns](index=1&type=section&id=Balance%20Sheet%20Snapshot%20%26%20Shareholder%20Returns) As of September 30, 2025, CME Group held $2.6 billion in cash and $3.4 billion in debt, having returned approximately $3.5 billion to shareholders in dividends during the first nine months of 2025 Balance Sheet Snapshot (as of September 30, 2025) | Metric | Amount (Millions) | | :----- | :---------------- | | Cash | $2,600 | | Debt | $3,400 | - Paid approximately **$3.5 billion in dividends** during the first nine months of 2025[3](index=3&type=chunk) - Returned over **$29.5 billion to shareholders in dividends** since early 2012[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Company Overview & Forward-Looking Statements](index=2&type=section&id=Company%20Overview%20%26%20Forward-Looking%20Statements) This section outlines CME Group's business, conference call details, trademarks, and important forward-looking statement disclaimers [Conference Call Information](index=2&type=section&id=Conference%20Call%20Information) CME Group will host a Q&A conference call for Q3 2025 results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with a live audio webcast and archived recording available online - Q&A conference call for Q3 2025 results scheduled for **8:30 a.m. Eastern Time**[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Live audio webcast and archived recording available on investor.cmegroup.com[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Business Description](index=2&type=section&id=Business%20Description) CME Group is the world's leading derivatives marketplace, offering trading in futures, options, cash, and OTC markets across major asset classes through platforms like CME Globex, BrokerTec, and EBS, and operating CME Clearing - CME Group is the **world's leading derivatives marketplace**[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Offers trading in futures, options, cash, and OTC markets across asset classes: interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products, and metals[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Operates trading platforms (CME Globex, BrokerTec, EBS) and a central counterparty clearing provider (CME Clearing)[6](index=6&type=chunk) [Trademarks](index=2&type=section&id=Trademarks) This section lists CME Group's owned trademarks, including CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, Globex, BrokerTec, and EBS, along with licensed trademarks like S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones - CME Group owns trademarks including CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, Globex, BrokerTec, and EBS[7](index=7&type=chunk) - Licenses trademarks such as S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones, with a disclaimer that futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored by S&P DJI[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Forward-Looking Statements & Risk Factors](index=3&type=section&id=Forward-Looking%20Statements%20%26%20Risk%20Factors) The press release contains forward-looking statements subject to significant risks, including competition, technological developments, regulatory changes, and market volatility - Statements in the press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Key risk factors include increasing competition, technological developments, ability to introduce new products, managing costs (including Google Cloud transition), customer retention, regulatory changes, and intellectual property protection[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Other risks include market data revenue decreases, changes in rate per contract, credit and liquidity risk management, compliance, third-party dependence, market volatility, economic conditions, growth strategy execution, and legal proceedings[8](index=8&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents CME Group's consolidated balance sheets and statements of income for the reported periods [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of September 30, 2025, total assets significantly increased to $187.1 billion, primarily due to higher performance bonds, with corresponding increases in liabilities and shareholders' equity Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in millions) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Change | | :------------------------------------ | :----------- | :----------- | :----- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $2,446.8 | $2,892.4 | ($445.6) | | Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions (Assets) | $149,041.2 | $98,895.4 | $50,145.8 | | Total current assets | $152,800.8 | $103,033.5 | $49,767.3 | | Total Assets | $187,144.6 | $137,447.0 | $49,697.6 | | Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions (Liabilities) | $149,041.2 | $98,895.4 | $50,145.8 | | Total current liabilities | $149,587.2 | $102,313.9 | $47,273.3 | | Long-term debt | $3,421.3 | $2,678.2 | $743.1 | | Total Liabilities | $158,954.3 | $110,960.1 | $47,994.2 | | Total CME Group Shareholders' Equity | $28,190.3 | $26,486.9 | $1,703.4 | [Consolidated Statements of Income](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) For Q3 2025, total revenues decreased slightly to $1,537.6 million, with operating income at $972.6 million and net income at $908.0 million, while nine-month revenues and net income increased Consolidated Statements of Income Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) | Metric | Q3 2025 | Q3 2024 | 9M 2025 | 9M 2024 | | :------------------------------------ | :------ | :------ | :------ | :------ | | Clearing and transaction fees | $1,227.9 | $1,297.1 | $3,953.2 | $3,755.9 | | Market data and information services | $202.5 | $178.2 | $595.1 | $528.6 | | Total Revenues | $1,537.6 | $1,584.4 | $4,871.9 | $4,604.8 | | Total Expenses | $565.0 | $560.2 | $1,662.0 | $1,620.4 | | Operating Income | $972.6 | $1,024.2 | $3,209.9 | $2,984.4 | | Investment income | $1,548.7 | $1,026.8 | $3,959.8 | $3,142.6 | | Net Income | $908.0 | $912.8 | $2,889.3 | $2,651.2 | | Diluted EPS | $2.49 | $2.50 | $7.92 | $7.27 | [Non-GAAP Financial Reconciliations](index=7&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Reconciliations) This section provides reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted operating income, net income, and diluted EPS [Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income](index=7&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Adjusted%20Operating%20Income) For Q3 2025, Adjusted Operating Income was $1,051.0 million, a decrease from Q3 2024, while the nine-month period showed an increase to $3,419.5 million Adjusted Operating Income (in millions) | Metric | Q3 2025 | Q3 2024 | 9M 2025 | 9M 2024 | | :------------------------ | :------ | :------ | :------ | :------ | | Total Revenues | $1,537.6 | $1,584.4 | $4,871.9 | $4,604.8 | | Adjusted Total Revenues | $1,537.6 | $1,584.5 | $4,871.9 | $4,603.9 | | Total Expenses | $565.0 | $560.2 | $1,662.0 | $1,620.4 | | Adjusted Total Expenses | $486.6 | $488.8 | $1,452.4 | $1,424.8 | | Operating Income | $972.6 | $1,024.2 | $3,209.9 | $2,984.4 | | Adjusted Operating Income | $1,051.0 | $1,095.7 | $3,419.5 | $3,179.1 | [Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Common Share](index=8&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Adjusted%20Net%20Income%20and%20Adjusted%20Diluted%20Earnings%20per%20Common%20Share) Adjusted Net Income for Q3 2025 was $978.4 million, with Adjusted Diluted EPS at $2.68, while nine-month figures showed increases to $3,077.7 million and $8.43, respectively Adjusted Net Income and Diluted EPS (in millions, except per share amounts) | Metric | Q3 2025 | Q3 2024 | 9M 2025 | 9M 2024 | | :-------------------------------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :------ | | Net Income | $908.0 | $912.8 | $2,889.3 | $2,651.2 | | Adjusted Net Income | $978.4 | $977.0 | $3,077.7 | $2,820.3 | | Diluted EPS | $2.49 | $2.50 | $7.92 | $7.27 | | Adjusted Diluted EPS | $2.68 | $2.68 | $8.43 | $7.74 | [Quarterly Operating Statistics](index=9&type=section&id=Quarterly%20Operating%20Statistics) This section details CME Group's quarterly average daily volume and average rate per contract across various product lines [Quarterly Average Daily Volume (ADV)](index=9&type=section&id=Quarterly%20Average%20Daily%20Volume%20(ADV)) Total Average Daily Volume for Q3 2025 was 25,322 thousand contracts, representing a decline from both the previous quarter and the prior year, with most product lines experiencing decreases Quarterly Average Daily Volume (ADV) (in thousands of contracts) | Product Line | 3Q 2024 | 2Q 2025 | 3Q 2025 | QoQ Change (2Q25-3Q25) | YoY Change (3Q24-3Q25) | | :-------------------- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | | Interest rates | 14,881 | 15,472 | 13,378 | -13.5% | -10.1% | | Equity indexes | 7,407 | 7,661 | 6,278 | -18.0% | -15.3% | | Foreign exchange | 1,089 | 1,096 | 834 | -23.9% | -23.4% | | Energy | 2,571 | 3,082 | 2,295 | -25.5% | -10.8% | | Agricultural commodities | 1,614 | 1,964 | 1,712 | -12.8% | +6.1% | | Metals | 728 | 943 | 825 | -12.5% | +13.3% | | **Total** | **28,289** | **30,217** | **25,322** | **-16.2%** | **-10.5%** | | **Venue:** | | | | | | | CME Globex | 26,199 | 28,097 | 23,418 | -16.6% | -10.6% | | Open outcry | 1,096 | 993 | 989 | -0.4% | -9.8% | | Privately negotiated | 994 | 1,127 | 915 | -18.8% | -7.9% | [Quarterly Average Rate Per Contract (RPC)](index=9&type=section&id=Quarterly%20Average%20Rate%20Per%20Contract%20(RPC)) The average rate per contract for Q3 2025 was $0.702, an increase from both the previous quarter and the prior year, with foreign exchange, interest rates, and equity indexes showing notable gains Quarterly Average Rate Per Contract (RPC) | Product Line | 3Q 2024 | 2Q 2025 | 3Q 2025 | QoQ Change (2Q25-3Q25) | YoY Change (3Q24-3Q25) | | :-------------------- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | | Interest rates | $0.468 | $0.481 | $0.487 | +1.2% | +4.1% | | Equity indexes | $0.616 | $0.635 | $0.652 | +2.7% | +5.8% | | Foreign exchange | $0.744 | $0.772 | $0.841 | +9.0% | +13.0% | | Energy | $1.246 | $1.138 | $1.214 | +6.7% | -2.6% | | Agricultural commodities | $1.346 | $1.435 | $1.423 | -0.8% | +5.7% | | Metals | $1.540 | $1.456 | $1.505 | +3.4% | -2.3% | | **Average RPC** | **$0.666** | **$0.690** | **$0.702** | **+1.7%** | **+5.4%** |

Financial 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]

Core Insights - DraftKings has made a significant move into the prediction market by acquiring Railbird Technologies Inc., a federally regulated trading platform, in response to emerging competitive threats [1][3] - Following the announcement, DraftKings' stock price rose by 8.3% in after-hours trading, indicating positive investor sentiment towards the acquisition [1] - The acquisition positions DraftKings as one of the first sports betting companies to offer federally regulated event contracts, but it also introduces regulatory challenges as competition intensifies in the prediction market [2][3] Strategic Shift - The acquisition represents a strategic shift from a defensive to an offensive approach for DraftKings, allowing the company to counter competitors and expand its market reach into states where traditional sports betting is prohibited [4] - Analysts believe that this strategic announcement should reassure investors who have been concerned about the impact of the prediction market on DraftKings' stock price [4] New Business Ventures and Regulatory Challenges - DraftKings plans to launch "DraftKings Predictions" on its mobile app, enabling users to trade contracts related to financial, cultural, and entertainment outcomes [5] - The company has not yet decided whether to offer contracts related to sports events, reflecting potential regulatory resistance from state gaming regulators [5] Blurring Lines Between Finance and Gambling - The acquisition occurs at a time when the boundaries between Wall Street and the gambling industry are increasingly blurred, with financial competitors like CME Group exploring entry into the gambling market [6] - The competition highlights the significant commercial potential of prediction markets and the tension between federal and state regulatory authorities, which may reshape the landscape of gambling and financial derivatives [6]

Solana Institutional Demand - CME Group 报告显示，自推出以来，Solana 的机构需求持续增长，合约数量超过 869,000+ [1] - Solana 总交易量达到 396 亿美元 [1] - 平均每日交易量达到 2.68 亿美元，表明市场活动强劲 [1]

Group 1 - CME Group is set to announce its Q3 2025 earnings on October 22, with projected revenue of approximately $1.53 billion, reflecting a 3% year-over-year decrease, and anticipated earnings of about $2.63 per share [2] - The exchange recorded its second-highest average daily volume (ADV) in Q3 2025, reaching 25.3 million contracts, with cryptocurrency contracts hitting a record quarterly ADV of 340,000 contracts [2] - CME Group has a current market capitalization of $96 billion, generating $6.4 billion in revenue over the past twelve months, with operating profits of $4.2 billion and net income of $3.8 billion [3] Group 2 - Historical data shows that over the last five years, CME Group had 20 recorded earnings data points, with positive one-day (1D) returns occurring about 45% of the time, increasing to 50% over the last three years [5] - The median of the 9 positive returns is 3.4%, while the median for the 11 negative returns is -1.8% [5] - A strategy to analyze the correlation between short-term and medium-term returns post-earnings can be employed, with a focus on pairs that show the highest correlation for trading decisions [6]

Institutional Adoption & Regulatory Developments - CME Group launched CFTC-regulated Solana options, opening doors for institutional traders [1] - First spot Solana ETF to debut in Hong Kong by ChinaAMC [2] - SEC Approves 21Shares Solana Spot ETF [2] - Bitwise's Germany-listed BSOL ETP surpasses $100 million in assets under management, demand surges for regulated Solana staking in Europe [1] Solana Ecosystem Growth & Performance - Solana tops blockchains in Real Economic Value (REV) with approximately $223 million in Q3 2025, leading for a fourth consecutive quarter [1] - Approximately 35% of SOL is now held in Strategic Reserves and Digital Asset Treasuries [2] - Securitize saw 218% TVL growth on Solana in 30 days [2] Tokenized Assets & Trading - Superstate partnered with Backpack as its first CEX for tokenized equities trading [1] - Bybit now supports Tether Gold (XAUT) deposits on Solana, bringing tokenized gold exposure to Solana's fast, low-cost network [1] - xStocks $TSLAx hit $25 million supply, 14 thousand holders offer new ways for investors globally to access Tesla shares outside traditional broker rails [1] - Solana trading is now available on Uniswap, expanding the platform's reach and giving users direct access to Solana swaps [1] - PreStocks crossed $10 million volume, 250 thousand transactions, and 7 thousand holders [2]

Core Insights - CME Group Inc. is anticipated to experience a decline in both revenue and earnings for the third quarter of 2025, with revenues expected to be $1.54 billion, reflecting a 2.9% decrease year-over-year [1] - The consensus estimate for earnings per share is $2.63, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 1.8%, with a 3.3% downward revision in the past 30 days [2] Financial Performance Expectations - The third-quarter performance is likely to benefit from a diverse product portfolio, increased market volatility, and a strong market position [5][10] - Clearing and transaction fees are projected to be $1.2 billion, driven by higher trading volumes across asset classes [6] - Average daily volume for the quarter was reported at 25.3 million contracts, down 10% year-over-year, with specific increases in Agricultural and Metals ADV [7][10] Revenue Breakdown - Market data and information services revenues are expected to reach $179 million, a 0.5% increase from the previous year, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is $196 million, indicating a 10.1% increase [8] - Total expenses are anticipated to rise to $505.6 million, reflecting a 3.4% increase year-over-year due to higher compensation and technology expenses [9]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that CME Group will report quarterly earnings of $2.63 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.9%, with revenues expected to reach $1.54 billion, down 3% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1.2% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are strongly linked to short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Other' at $110.22 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 1% [5]. - 'Revenues- Clearing and transaction fees' are expected to be $1.25 billion, reflecting a decline of 3.3% year over year [5]. - The consensus for 'Revenues- Market data and information services' stands at $195.57 million, suggesting a year-over-year increase of 9.8% [5]. - 'Revenues- Clearing and transaction fees- Interest rates' are projected to reach $417.39 million, down 6.4% from the prior year [6]. - 'Revenues- Clearing and transaction fees- Foreign exchange' are expected to be $44.84 million, indicating a decline of 13.6% year over year [6]. Average Daily Volume Estimates - The average daily volume (including NYMEX and COMEX) is projected at 26.26 million, down from 28.29 million in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Average daily volume - Metals (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is estimated at 844.53 thousand, up from 728.00 thousand year over year [7]. - 'Average daily volume - Interest rates (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is forecasted at 13.77 million, compared to 14.88 million in the previous year [8]. - 'Average daily volume - Equity indexes (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is expected to be 6.65 million, down from 7.41 million year over year [8]. - 'Average daily volume - Foreign exchange (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is projected at 936.02 thousand, down from 1.09 million in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Average daily volume - Energy (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is expected to reach 2.36 million, down from 2.57 million year over year [9]. - 'Average daily volume - Agricultural commodities (including NYMEX and COMEX)' is projected at 1.70 million, compared to 1.61 million in the same quarter last year [10]. Market Performance - CME shares have changed by +0.7% in the past month, matching the +0.7% movement of the Zacks S&P 500 composite [11]. - With a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), CME is expected to underperform the overall market in the near future [11].

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