Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $2.68, beating the estimated $2.65 and marking a significant increase from the previous year.
Revenue reached $1.58 billion, an 18.4% increase year-over-year, slightly below the estimated $1.59 billion but exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Financial Ratios such as the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 23.50 and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12 highlight CME’s strong financial health.

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) is a leading global markets company that operates exchanges such as the Chicago Board of Trade. It provides a platform for trading a wide range of asset classes, including futures and options. In a competitive landscape, CME stands out with its robust financial performance and consistent ability to exceed market expectations.

On October 23, 2024, CME reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.68, surpassing the estimated $2.65. This represents a significant increase from the $2.25 EPS reported in the same quarter last year. The earnings surprise for this quarter is 1.13%, continuing a trend of outperforming consensus EPS estimates over the past four quarters.

CME’s revenue for the third quarter of 2024 reached $1.58 billion, slightly below the estimated $1.59 billion. However, this figure marks an 18.4% increase compared to the same period last year. The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.57 billion, resulting in a positive surprise of 0.66%.

The company’s financial health is further highlighted by its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 23.50, indicating investor confidence in its earnings potential. CME’s price-to-sales ratio of about 13.37 and enterprise value to sales ratio of 13.56 reflect the market’s valuation of its revenue and total worth.

CME maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, suggesting a conservative approach to debt usage. Its current ratio of 1.02 indicates the company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets, underscoring its strong financial position.