CME Stock Under Pressure After Double Miss
CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) shares are trading lower Wednesday after the company reported worst-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
Fiscal Year: January - December
CME Group Inc. (CME), listed on the NASDAQ, has a market capitalization of $101.67B. As of Apr 22, 2026, the stock is trading at $280.23 per share@else an unavailable price , offering investors a clear view of its current market value. CME Group Inc. is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 25.48, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. CME Group Inc. also offers a dividend yield of 4.04%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that CME Group Inc. (CME) may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for CME Group Inc. is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for CME Group Inc. is 24.94, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, CME Group Inc. (CME) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether CME Group Inc. (CME) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
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CME Group Inc. is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $101.67B and a competitive P/E ratio of 25.48. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether CME Group Inc. is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) shares are trading lower Wednesday after the company reported worst-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
Record revenue of $1.9 billion, up 14% Net income and diluted earnings per share both up 20% CHICAGO, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported financial results for t...
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LONDON and CHICAGO, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recognized CME ...
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All-time high ADV for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LatAm) and Canada For the first time ever, quarterly international ADV for interest rate, metals, energy,...
CHICAGO, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to expand its leading suite of regulated Cryptocurrency derivatives with the launch...
Record monthly ADV of 41.1 million contracts in March Record quarterly ADV of 36.2 million contracts in Q1 Record quarterly ADV across interest rate, energy, metals, equity index, agriculture and fore...
CHICAGO, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the first quarter of 2026 before the markets open on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Written highlights for the quarter wil...
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CHICAGO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Dairy futures and options products set a new open interest (OI) record of 403,11...
Record ADV in interest rate products, including U.S. Treasury futures and options Record ADV in agricultural products Record international ADV of 11.6 million contracts CHICAGO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewsw...
CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that Derek Sammann, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Commodities, will present at...
CME Group reopened trading in its Globex metals and natural gas futures and options markets on Wednesday after a brief halt due to technical issues.
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CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its event contracts reached a new milestone of 100 million contracts traded since launch ...
CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its slate of candidates for its board of directors for election at the company's ann...
CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared its annual variable dividend and first-quarter regular dividend, both of which are pa...
CHICAGO and SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch four South Asia edible oil futures contracts on March 2, 20...
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Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.61B | Analyst x2 | |
| 2027 | 5.00B | 8.57% | Analyst x2 |
| 2028 | 5.17B | 3.43% | Analyst x2 |
| 2029 | 5.41B | 4.65% | Analyst x1 |
| 2030 | 5.26B | -2.73% | Analyst x1 |
| 2031 | 5.23B | -0.57% | Est @-0.6% |
| 2032 | 5.25B | 0.37% | Est @0.4% |
| 2033 | 5.31B | 1.02% | Est @1.0% |
| 2034 | 5.38B | 1.39% | Est @1.4% |
| 2035 | 5.47B | 1.69% | Est @1.7% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024A | 3.60B | 1.00 | 3.60B |
| 2025A | 4.19B | 1.00 | 4.19B |
| 2026E | 4.61B | 1.09 | 4.23B |
| 2027E | 5.00B | 1.19 | 4.22B |
| 2028E | 5.17B | 1.29 | 4.01B |
| 2029E | 5.41B | 1.40 | 3.85B |
| 2030E | 5.26B | 1.53 | 3.44B |
| 2031E | 5.23B | 1.66 | 3.14B |
| 2032E | 5.25B | 1.81 | 2.90B |
| 2033E | 5.31B | 1.97 | 2.69B |
| 2034E | 5.38B | 2.15 | 2.51B |
| 2035E | 5.47B | 2.34 | 2.34B |
| Terminal | 88.13B | 2.34 | 37.70B |
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