What one share of CME Group holds
CME Group enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and over-the-counter (OTC) products, optimize portfolios and analyze data - empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities.
CME Group’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $19.32 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $12.20 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.26 |
| Free cash flow | $12.01 |
| Dividends | $11.32 |
| Cash and investments | $6.51 |
| Debt | $9.57 |
| Book value | $74.19 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $7.96 | $2.99 | $0.74 | $2.95 | $0.69 | $56.25 |
| 2008 | $8.69 | $2.43 | $0.68 | $3.38 | $1.92 | $63.63 |
| 2009 | $7.85 | $2.48 | $0.47 | $2.78 | $0.92 | $57.92 |
| 2010 | $9.03 | $2.86 | $0.48 | $3.61 | $0.92 | $60.51 |
| 2011 | $9.83 | $5.43 | $0.52 | $3.52 | $1.12 | $64.77 |
| 2012 | $8.77 | $2.70 | $0.43 | $3.24 | $3.70 | $64.66 |
| 2013 | $8.78 | $2.92 | $0.38 | $3.45 | $4.40 | $63.59 |
| 2014 | $9.26 | $3.35 | $0.42 | $3.42 | $4.40 | $62.57 |
| 2015 | $9.85 | $3.69 | $0.34 | $4.20 | $4.90 | $61.13 |
| 2016 | $10.61 | $4.53 | $0.27 | $4.84 | $5.65 | $60.27 |
| 2017 | $10.71 | $11.94 | $0.24 | $4.91 | $6.14 | $66.17 |
| 2018 | $12.54 | $5.71 | $0.34 | $6.76 | $4.55 | $75.71 |
| 2019 | $13.59 | $5.91 | $0.69 | $6.78 | $5.50 | $73.16 |
| 2020 | $13.62 | $5.87 | $0.55 | $7.02 | $5.90 | $73.57 |
| 2021 | $13.07 | $7.29 | $0.35 | $6.34 | $5.90 | $76.46 |
| 2022 | $13.97 | $7.40 | $0.25 | $8.26 | $8.50 | $74.93 |
| 2023 | $15.52 | $8.86 | $0.21 | $9.39 | $9.65 | $74.47 |
| 2024 | $17.03 | $9.67 | $0.26 | $9.99 | $10.40 | $73.70 |
| 2025 | $18.10 | $11.16 | $0.23 | $11.64 | $5.00 | $79.88 |
Common questions about CME Group
How much does one share of CME Group earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of CME Group earned $12.20 of profit on $19.32 of sales, keeping about 63¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does CME Group pay a dividend?
Yes. CME Group paid $11.32 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2007 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 93¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is CME Group’s book value per share?
CME Group’s book value is $74.19 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of CME Group have?
Each share of CME Group has $6.51 of cash and investments and $9.57 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is CME Group’s free cash flow per share?
$12.01 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has CME Group’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.99 in 2007 to $11.16 in 2025, growing about 7.6% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has CME Group bought back shares?
CME Group’s share count rose about 63% from 2007 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.