Interest rate ADV grew 46% to 18.4 million contracts Record monthly ADV in equity index and metals products Record monthly international ADV of 10.9 million contracts CHICAGO , May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its April 2025 market statistics reached an all-time monthly average daily volume (ADV) record of 35.9 million contracts, an increase of 36% year-over-year. The company's interest rate ADV grew 46% to 18.4 million contracts in April, while its equity index and metals products set new monthly ADV records of 9.7 million contracts and 1 million contracts, respectively.
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Initiate Strong Buy on CME Group with $332.96 PT; CME monetizes market disruption with record Q1 ADV and sustained speculative "risk-on" positioning. CME deserves a forward PE multiple of 29.5x for FY25E, driven by high-rate-fueled interest income and structural macro-vol, driving cross-asset product innovation. Above Street EPS for FY25/FY26E due to unmatched volume tailwinds, strategic catalysts, and capital-light tech investment, positioning CME for a breakout.
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CME Group thrives on market volatility, earning revenue on every trade, making it resilient in both good and bad times. CME's niche in the derivatives market, international expansion, and product innovation drive growth, especially during uncertain times. Strong financials, including solid profit margins and high dividend payouts, make CME an attractive investment for income-focused investors.
Initiating a 'Strong Buy' rating for CME with a fair value of $301 per share due to increased demand for hedging amid economic uncertainty and market volatility. CME's diverse product offerings and strong trading volume growth, particularly in interest rate options/futures, equity, FX, energy, and commodities, support its robust business model. CME's high operating margin, capex-light business model, and strategic use of Google Cloud enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
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CHICAGO , April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory review. Market participants will have the choice to trade both a micro-sized contract (2,500 XRP) and a larger-sized contract (50,000 XRP).
CME Group's Q1 results reflect improved revenues and increased volatility that aided volumes.
CME Group Inc. Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Adam Minick - Investor Relations Terry Duffy - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Sprague - Chief Operating Officer & Head, Risk and Clearing Sunil Cutinho - Chief Information Officer Lynne Fitzpatrick - Chief Financial Officer Derek Sammann - Global Head, Commodities Julie Winkler - Chief Commercial Officer Mike Dennis - Global Head, Fixed Income Conference Call Participants Kyle Voigt - KBW Dan Fannon - Jefferies Patrick Moley - Piper Sandler Ken Worthington - JP Morgan Ben Budish - Barclays Capital Bill Katz - TD Cowen Owen Lau - Oppenheimer Alex Kramm - UBS Craig Siegenthaler - Bank of America Brian Bedell - Deutsche Bank Alex Blostein - Goldman Sachs Ashish Sabadra - RBC Capital Markets Chris Allen - Citi Simon Clinch - Redburn Atlantic Operator Welcome to the CME Group First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. At this time, I would like to inform all participants that your lines have been placed on a listen-only mode until the question-and-answer session of today's conference.
The headline numbers for CME (CME) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
CME Group (CME) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.80 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.79 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.50 per share a year ago.