CME — CME Group Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | CME | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -3.26% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | 100.4% | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 24 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +20.3% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-51.92%
3-Year Growth
-16.21%
5-Year Growth
-3.26%
10-Year Growth
0.20%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 10, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 26, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | $7.4500 | +496.00% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $1.2500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $1.2500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $1.2500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.2500 | -78.45% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $5.8000 | +404.35% |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $1.1500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $1.1500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $1.1500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $1.1500 | -78.10% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $5.2500 | +377.27% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $1.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $1.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $1.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $1.1000 | -75.56% |
| Dec 27, 2022 | $4.5000 | +350.00% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $1.0000 | -69.23% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
100.4%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
96.3%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $2.63 | $1.10B |
| Q2 2025 | $2.81 | $1.04B |
| Q3 2025 | $2.49 | $949.70M |
| Q4 2025 | $3.25 | $1.10B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CME Group Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, CME Group Inc. (CME) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 3.64%.
What is CME's dividend yield?
CME's current dividend yield is 3.64%. The annual dividend is $11.20.
When is CME's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CME has not been announced yet.
How many years has CME Group Inc. increased its dividend?
CME Group Inc. has increased its dividend for 0 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.