CME Group Reports Record Revenue and Trading Volumes in Second Quarter

CME Group has reported record-breaking financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching $1.7 billion, marking a 10% increase from the same period last year. The Chicago-based derivatives marketplace achieved record average daily volume of 30.2 million contracts, up 16% year-on-year.

The company posted operating income of $1.1 billion for the quarter, with net income of $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per share of $2.81. On an adjusted basis, net income reached $1.1 billion with diluted earnings per share of $2.96.

Terry Duffy, CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Terry Duffy, CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: "Demand for CME Group benchmark futures and options reached an all-time high in Q2 as clients around the globe turned to our markets to manage their business risks across asset classes. During the quarter, our average daily volume rose 16% to a record 30.2 million contracts, driving double-digit growth and setting new records for revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share. Notably, the number of new retail traders at CME Group increased 57% year over year, contributing to record Micros ADV of 4.1 million contracts in Q2 and demonstrating the appeal of our products to a broader base of users."
 

Clearing and transaction fees generated $1.4 billion in revenue during the second quarter, with the total average rate per contract standing at $0.690. Market data revenue contributed $198 million to the quarterly results.

The surge in retail participation proved particularly notable, with new retail traders increasing by 57% compared to the previous year. This growth contributed to record Micros average daily volume of 4.1 million contracts during the quarter.
 

As of 30 June 2025, CME Group maintained $2.2 billion in cash, including $200 million deposited with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation. The company carries $3.4 billion in debt and paid approximately $3.0 billion in dividends during the first half of the year.
 

Since implementing its variable dividend policy in early 2012, CME Group has returned $29.1 billion to shareholders through dividend payments.
 

CME Group is the world's leading derivatives marketplace, enabling clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets whilst optimising portfolios and analysing data. The company's exchanges offer global benchmark products across major asset classes including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals.