International derivatives marketplace CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2025.
The company reported revenue of $1.54 billion for the third quarter of 2025, down from the result of $1.58 billion registered in the year-ago quarter.
Operating income for the third quarter of 2025 amounted to $973 million. Net income was $908 million and diluted earnings per common share were $2.49.
On an adjusted basis, net income was $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.68. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the third quarter of 2025 and 2024 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP results.
“Global clients continued relying on CME Group markets across all asset classes as they sought to navigate risk and pursue opportunities amid ongoing uncertainty in Q3,” said Terry Duffy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CME Group. “As a result, we achieved our second-highest third-quarter ADV, as well as adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share on par with last year’s exceptionally strong Q3 performance. Looking ahead, we remain focused on delivering efficiencies, new products and expanded access for market users, including through our new partnership with FanDuel and 24/7 trading in our cryptocurrency futures and options.”
Clearing and transaction fees revenue for third-quarter 2025 totaled $1.2 billion. The total average rate per contract was $0.702. Market data revenue totaled a record $203 million for third-quarter 2025.
As of September 30, 2025 the company had $2.6 billion in cash (including $200 million deposited with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, which is included in other current assets) and $3.4 billion of debt. The company paid dividends during the first nine months of the year of approximately $3.5 billion. The company has returned over $29.5 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends since the implementation of the variable dividend policy in early 2012.
