
CME Group (CME) Stock Forecast & Price Target
CME Group (CME) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
CME Group has demonstrated strong financial growth, underscored by a quarterly dividend increase of approximately 9% year-over-year, marking 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, which reflects robust free cash flow generation. The company has experienced significant advancements in trading volumes, particularly in sectors such as Henry Hub Natural Gas, Micro E-mini futures, and cryptocurrency, with notable increases in average daily volume (ADV) that translate to a revenue generation of around $254 million over the past five years. Additionally, CME Group's strategic acquisitions and continued product innovation have positioned the firm to support ongoing customer demand, particularly in options trading, further enhancing its growth prospects into 2025.
Bears say
CME Group has faced notable pressures in agricultural commodities, particularly with a decline in average daily volume (ADV) in soybean markets attributed to favorable weather conditions in South America that may result in record production. The potential downside scenario indicates a 10% reduction in estimated FY26 earnings per share (EPS) could lead to significant implications for the stock's valuation, particularly with a P/E multiple of 20x. Furthermore, with market data and information services revenue slightly above estimates, the overall financial outlook remains fragile, as consistent declines in open interest could adversely affect investor sentiment and financial conditions for CME Group.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of CME Group and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
CME Group (CME) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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