Operating CF
$4.42B
Capex
-$91.1M
Free Cash Flow
$4.33B
FCF Margin
+97.9%
Cash flow waterfall for CME Group (CME) — TTM through Q1 2026
Free cash flow: $4.33B
Cash flow breakdown for CME Group (CME) — TTM through Q1 2026
| Line item | Amount | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $4.42B | $4.42B |
| Capital Expenditure | -$91.1M | $4.33B |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.33B | $4.33B |
| Acquisitions | $1.58B | $5.91B |
| Other Investing | $100K | $5.91B |
| Share Buybacks | -$827M | $5.09B |
| Dividends Paid | -$4.06B | $1.02B |
| Other Financing & FX | $44.3B | $45.3B |
| Net Cash Increase | $45.3B | $45.3B |
- Operating Cash Flow$4.42B
- Capital Expenditure-$91.1M
- Free Cash Flow$4.33B
- Acquisitions$1.58B
- Other Investing$100K
- Share Buybacks-$827M
- Dividends Paid-$4.06B
- Other Financing & FX$44.3B
- Net Cash Increase$45.3B
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