CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) reported strong fourth-quarter earnings today, surpassing analyst estimates and achieving record full-year revenue, as demand for derivatives trading surged across multiple asset classes in 2024.
For Q4, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.52, exceeding expectations of $2.48. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.53 billion, aligning with analyst forecasts.
For the full year 2024, CME Group set new financial records, with revenue rising 10% year-over-year to $6.1 billion. The company reported adjusted net income of $3.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $10.26, reflecting strong operational performance.
While fourth-quarter average daily trading volume remained flat at 25.5 million contracts, non-U.S. trading activity expanded, with international average daily volume rising 5% year-over-year to 7.6 million contracts.
CME Group saw broad-based volume growth across asset classes, setting new records in interest rate derivatives, agricultural commodities, foreign exchange, and metals markets.