CME Group Inc
0HR2.L
$266.07 0.94%
Exchange: LSE | Sector: Financial Services | Industry: Financial Diversified
Q1 2025
Published: Apr 30, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $1.64B up 10.4% year-over-year
  • EPS of $2.62 increased by 11.9% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 87.4%
  • Net income of 956.20M
  • "We are doubling down on our digital platforms to meet evolving market demands. This is critical to maintaining our competitive edge in the financial services industry." - Management

CME Group Inc (0HR2.L) QQ1 2025 Financial Results: Strong Growth and Solid Profitability Amid Competitive Landscape

Executive Summary

In the first quarter of 2025, CME Group Inc demonstrated impressive financial results with a revenue of $1.642 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.38%. The net income for the quarter was $956 million, marking an 11.81% rise from the prior year's results. This growth was primarily driven by an increase in trading volumes across the company's diverse offerings, particularly in interest rates and equity sectors. With strong cash flow generation, CME finished the quarter with $140.5 billion in cash and short-term investments, positioning the company to continue funding its strategic initiatives and shareholder returns. Management highlighted their commitment to innovation and expansion in digital trading platforms as key factors in their growth strategy. The operational efficiency was underscored by an operating income of $1.108 billion, an increase of 15.46% on a year-over-year basis. Overall, CME's performance indicates robust fundamentals, making it an attractive option for investors looking for stability in the financial services sector.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

1.64B
QoQ: 7.67% | YoY:10.38%

Gross Profit

1.44B
87.41% margin
QoQ: 10.05% | YoY:11.99%

Operating Income

1.11B
QoQ: 16.99% | YoY:15.46%

Net Income

956.20M
QoQ: 9.33% | YoY:11.81%

EPS

2.63
QoQ: 9.58% | YoY:11.91%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Total Revenue**: $1.642 billion (YoY: +10.38%, QoQ: +7.67%)
  • **Gross Profit**: $1.436 billion (YoY: +11.99%, QoQ: +10.05%)
  • **Operating Income**: $1.108 billion (YoY: +15.46%, QoQ: +16.99%)
  • **Net Income**: $956 million (YoY: +11.81%, QoQ: +9.33%)
  • **Earnings Per Share (EPS)**: $2.63 (YoY: +11.91%, QoQ: +9.58%)

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q3 2025 1,537.60 2.49 -3.0% View
Q2 2025 1,692.00 2.81 +10.4% View
Q1 2025 1,642.30 2.62 +10.4% View
Q4 2024 1,525.30 2.40 +6.0% View
Q3 2024 1,584.40 2.50 +18.4% View