- Record revenue of $1.6 billion, reflecting a 10% increase from Q1 2024.
- Record average daily volume (ADV) of 29.8 million contracts, with broad-based growth in all asset classes.
- CME Group (CME, Financial) paid $2.6 billion in dividends during Q1 2025.
CME Group Inc. (CME) has reported an all-time record-breaking financial performance for the first quarter of 2025. The company announced a revenue of $1.6 billion, marking a 10% increase from the same period in the previous year. This strong financial start is underpinned by an unprecedented average daily volume (ADV) of 29.8 million contracts, with notable growth observed across all asset classes.
Key financial highlights for the quarter include an operating income of $1.1 billion and a net income of $956 million. On an adjusted basis, the net income came in at $1.0 billion, translating to an adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.80, surpassing the initially reported diluted EPS of $2.62.
The company's robust performance was propelled by a 19% growth in commodities and a 12% rise in financials, with international ADV reaching a record 8.8 million contracts—a year-over-year increase of 19%. These figures underscore CME's effective global risk management strategy and its capability to capture growing market volumes amid economic uncertainties.
In terms of revenue composition, clearing and transaction fees, which remain the primary revenue driver, totaled $1.3 billion, while market data revenue contributed $195 million. Additionally, the firm maintained a strong liquidity position, holding $1.6 billion in cash and managing $3.4 billion in debt.
Significantly, CME Group continued to demonstrate its commitment to shareholder returns, distributing approximately $2.6 billion in dividends during the quarter. Since adopting its variable dividend policy in 2012, the company has returned $28.6 billion to shareholders.
