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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-13
Cme Group Inc. (CME) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
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Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 4009 stocks scored
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Market Cap
$99.97B
large-cap · #1 of 9 peers
Summary
Cme Group Inc. (CME) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 13, 2026, CME is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4009 stocks scored that day.
Cme Group Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $99.97B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 9 Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Net Margin of 63.9% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CME is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How CME ranks among 4009 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Cme Group Inc. (CME) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $99.97B | 1/9 |
| P/E Ratio | 23.11x | 4/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.77x | 5/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.48% | 1/6 |
| EPS | $11.79 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $73.75 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $18.83 | – |
| FCF/Share | $11.72 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.3% | 6/8 |
| ROA | 2.2% | 6/8 |
| ROIC | 12.3% | 2/6 |
| Operating Margin | 65.1% | 1/7 |
| Net Margin | 63.9% | 1/8 |
| EBT Margin | 82.6% | 1/9 |
| Tax Rate | 23.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02x | 4/6 |
| D/E Ratio | 6.34x | 2/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 7.34x | 2/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 15.8x | 3/6 |
| Working Capital | $2.91B | 1/6 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $4.31B | 2/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.21B | 2/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$96M | 4/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 2.7% | 4/6 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 2.6% | 4/5 |
| FCF/Sales | 62.2% | 1/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.4% | 5/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.03x | 7/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 9.0x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 19.3x | 3/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 41 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | CME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6.77B | 4/7 |
| Operating Income | $4.41B | 2/7 |
| Net Income | $4.33B | 1/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CME | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $40.26 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 341.5% | 1/6 |
| Shares Outstanding | 360M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $161.63B | 83.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $2.14B | 1.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $753M | 0.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $168.16B | 86.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $158.65B | 81.5% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services
Cme Group Inc. (CME) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Cme Group Inc. (Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CME Cme Group Inc. | ▶ | $99.97B |
| ICE Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | ▼ | $87.81B |
| NDAQ Nasdaq, Inc. | ▶ | $52.25B |
| CBOE Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | ▼ | $30.52B |
| LPLA Lpl Financial Holdings Inc. | ▶ | $25.64B |
| SNEX Stonex Group Inc. | ▲ | $7.27B |
| BGC Bgc Group, Inc. | ▶ | $5.54B |
| MRX Marex Group Ltd | ▲ | $5.25B |
| STEX Streamex Corp. | ▲ | $53M |
| SOS Sos Ltd | ▶ | N/A |
| WTF Waton Financial Ltd | ▼ | N/A |
Where CME sits on the market map
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News
Cme Group Inc. (CME) stock news
Wells Fargo initiates coverage of CME Group at overweight
Fintel reports that on 2 October 2026, Wells Fargo initiated coverage of CME Group (WBAG:CMEG) with a Overweight recommendation. CME Group Inc., based in the United States, operates as a global leader ...
CME Group Inc. (CME) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
I would now like to turn the call over to Adam Minick. Please go ahead. Good morning, and I hope you're all doing well today. We released our earnings commentary earlier this morning, which provides ...
FAQ
Cme Group Inc. (CME) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Cme Group Inc. (CME) stock forecast?
On Oct. 13, 2026, CME is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 4009 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Cme Group Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CME is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Cme Group Inc. forecasts updated?
Cme Group Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Cme Group Inc.'s industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, CME included, share the SEC industry code Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services. The largest are: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ), Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE), Lpl Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA), Stonex Group Inc. (SNEX), Bgc Group, Inc. (BGC).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.