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Financial ServicesFinancial - Data & Stock ExchangesScore data as of Oct 30, 2026

CMECME Group Inc.

Financial Services / Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges

Low Priority

Above Peers

NeutralEdge 6/10
$303.14+$6.72 (+2.27%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    76
  • Value
    25
  • Quality
    74
  • Risk resilience
    53
  • Sentiment
    80
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 30, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Feb 3, 2027

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 57/100

Momentum 76/100 and sentiment 80/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Oct 30, 2026 · Sentiment 37.92%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 76/100AIQ Edge 6/10 Above Peers
Beat rate
100%
4 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+1.3%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+1.0%
Oct 21, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Oct 21, 2026—$2.99$3.02+1.0%$1.71B$1.74B
Jul 22, 2026—$2.91$2.99+2.7%$1.68B$1.71B
Apr 22, 2026—$3.34$3.36+0.6%$1.87B$1.88B
Feb 4, 2026—$2.75$2.77+0.7%$1.65B$1.65B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
9
Buy
6
Hold
3
Sell
12-month analyst target
$314.72
+3.82% versus current price
Based on 8 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$260.00
-14.23% vs latest price
Average target
$314.72
+3.82% vs latest price
High target
$367.00
+21.07% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateFeb 3, 2027

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$3.01

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$1.76B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score80

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score76

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score57/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
8
Average target
$314.72
Target upside
3.82%
Target range
$260.00 - $367.00
90-day revisions
5

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
2
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Oct 27, 2026

Is CME Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $167

On October 27, 2026, we conducted a DCF analysis for CME Group Inc (CME), which has shown strong price performance recently, with a year-to-date increase of 16.

gurufocus.com · Oct 24, 2026

CME SWOT Analysis: Strong Financial Performance Amidst Market Challenges Revealed in 10-Q Filing

Strong financial performance with a net income of $1,036.9 million for Q3 2026, reflecting a year-over-year increase.GF Scoreâ„¢ of 83/100 indicates solid overa

gurufocus.com · Oct 21, 2026

CME Group Inc (CME) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Volumes and Revenue Amid Regulatory Hurdles

Release Date: October 21, 2026For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Record Q3 202

gurufocus.com · Oct 21, 2026

CME Group Reports Record Q3 2026 Volume, Highlights Dividend Sustainability Concerns (CME)

On October 21, 2026, CME Group Inc (NASDAQ: CME) announced a historic third quarter marked by robust trading volumes and strong financial performance. The deriv

gurufocus.com · Oct 21, 2026

Q3 2026 CME Group Inc. Earnings Call Transcript

Refinitiv StreetEvents Event TranscriptE D I T E D V E R S I O NCME.OQ - CME Group Inc.Q3 2026 CME Group Inc. Earnings CallOct 21, 2026 / 12:30PM GMT ========

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CME Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for CME stock?

CME's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move CME stock?

Upcoming events that could move CME include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could CME's next earnings report affect the stock?

CME's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive CME stock higher?

CME could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt CME stock?

CME could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.