CME Group (CME) Dividend History & Yield
CME Group (CME) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 3.86%. The most recent dividend was $7.4500/share on Mar 26, 2026, paid Irregular.
CME
Current Yield
3.86%
TTM Dividend/Share
$11.20
Payment Frequency
Irregular
Payout Ratio
95.6%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
-51.92%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
-3.26%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
0.20%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
0.6%
FCF payout ratio
63.0%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.2x
Interest coverage
33.67x
ROIC (TTM)
13.9%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 95.6%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($11.66) covers dividend/share ($11.20).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
11 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 63.0%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.2x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (-3.3%) ≤ EPS growth (18.7%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 9, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 25, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3000
Ex-date Mar 10, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 26, 2026
- Dividend
- $7.4500
- Adj. dividend
- $7.4500
Ex-date Dec 12, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
Ex-date Sep 9, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 25, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
Ex-date Jun 9, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 25, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
Ex-date Mar 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
Ex-date Dec 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 16, 2025
- Dividend
- $5.8000
- Adj. dividend
- $5.8000
Ex-date Dec 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1500
Ex-date Sep 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 25, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1500
Ex-date Jun 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 25, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1500
Ex-date Mar 7, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 26, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1500
Ex-date Dec 27, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $5.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $5.2500
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $1.3000 | $1.3000 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $7.4500 | $7.4500 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 16, 2025 | $5.8000 | $5.8000 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $1.1500 | $1.1500 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $1.1500 | $1.1500 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | $1.1500 | $1.1500 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | $1.1500 | $1.1500 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | $5.2500 | $5.2500 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 12 year-over-year increases across 18 calendar years of data (2008–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.0000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $10.4000 | $5.0000 | -51.9% |
| 2024 | $9.6500 | $10.4000 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $8.5000 | $9.6500 | +13.5% |
| 2022 | $6.8500 | $8.5000 | +24.1% |
| 2021 | $5.9000 | $6.8500 | +16.1% |
| 2020 | $5.5000 | $5.9000 | +7.3% |
| 2019 | $4.5500 | $5.5000 | +20.9% |
| 2018 | $6.1400 | $4.5500 | -25.9% |
| 2017 | $5.6500 | $6.1400 | +8.7% |
| 2016 | $4.9000 | $5.6500 | +15.3% |
| 2015 | $3.8800 | $4.9000 | +26.3% |
| 2014 | $4.4000 | $3.8800 | -11.8% |
| 2013 | $3.6920 | $4.4000 | +19.2% |
| 2012 | $1.1200 | $3.6920 | +229.6% |
| 2011 | $0.9200 | $1.1200 | +21.7% |
| 2010 | $0.9200 | $0.9200 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $1.9200 | $0.9200 | -52.1% |
| 2008 | — | $1.9200 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for CME Group (CME) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$4.06B
YoY change
+9.7%
5Y CAGR
+13.3%
Peak year (2025)
$3.93B
Latest annual
$3.93B
Cash dividends paid over time for CME Group (CME)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for CME Group (CME)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.93B | +9.7% | +$348.80M | ||
| 2024 | $3.58B | +10.8% | +$348.70M | ||
| 2023 | $3.24B | +22.9% | +$602.00M | ||
| 2022 | $2.63B | +20.3% | +$444.20M | ||
| 2021 | $2.19B | +3.8% | +$79.30M | ||
| 2020 | $2.11B | +24.4% | +$414.10M | ||
| 2019 | $1.70B | -21.1% | -$454.00M | ||
| 2018 | $2.15B | +7.8% | +$156.40M | ||
| 2017 | $1.99B | +11.5% | +$206.30M | ||
| 2016 | $1.79B | +33.0% | +$443.80M | ||
| 2015 | $1.34B | -10.2% | -$153.40M | ||
| 2014 | $1.50B | +149.8% | +$897.70M | ||
| 2013 | $599.10M | -51.1% | -$625.20M | ||
| 2012 | $1.22B | +228.4% | +$851.50M | ||
| 2011 | $372.80M | +22.1% | +$67.50M | ||
| 2010 | $305.30M | -0.1% | -$300,000 | ||
| 2009 | $305.60M | -50.3% | -$309.59M | ||
| 2008 | $615.19M | +305.8% | +$463.61M | ||
| 2007 | $151.58M | +73.2% | +$64.05M | ||
| 2006 | $87.54M | +38.4% | +$24.28M | ||
| 2005 | $63.26M | +80.4% | +$28.19M | ||
| 2004 | $35.07M | +70.0% | +$14.44M | ||
| 2003 | $20.63M | +19.3% | +$3.34M | ||
| 2002 | $17.29M | — | +$17.29M | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, CME Group (CME) reported dividends paid of $3.93B – grew 9.7% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, CME Group dividends paid compounded at +13.3% per year, sustaining 6 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$3.93B stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2025, against a low of $0 during 2000.
Within Financial Services, CME Group (CME) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
CME Group Dividends Paid 2025: $3.93B
CME Group dividends paid in 2025 was $3.93B, grew 9.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
CME Group Dividends Paid 2024: $3.58B
CME Group dividends paid in 2024 was $3.58B, grew 10.8% from 2023.
CME Group Dividends Paid 2023: $3.24B
CME Group dividends paid in 2023 was $3.24B, grew 22.9% from 2022.
CME Group Dividends Paid 2022: $2.63B
CME Group dividends paid in 2022 was $2.63B, grew 20.3% from 2021.
CME Group Dividends Paid 2021: $2.19B
CME Group dividends paid in 2021 was $2.19B.
See more financial history for CME Group (CME).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as CME Group, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does CME Group pay dividends?
Yes, CME Group (CME) pays irregular dividends of approximately $11.20 per share annually, yielding 3.86%.
What is CME Group's dividend yield?
CME Group (CME) has a current dividend yield of 3.86%.
Is CME Group's dividend safe?
CME Group (CME) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
Is CME Group a yield trap?
CME Group (CME) shows 2 warning signals: Payout ratio exceeds 90%; Dividend growth rate declining for multiple years. Investors should review fundamentals carefully.
How many consecutive years has CME Group increased its dividend?
CME Group (CME) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is CME Group's dividend payout ratio?
CME Group (CME) has a dividend payout ratio of 95.6%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is CME Group's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for CME Group (CME) is $4.06B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has CME Group dividends paid changed year-over-year?
CME Group (CME) dividends paid changed +9.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of CME Group dividends paid?
CME Group (CME) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +13.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did CME Group dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
CME Group dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $3.93B in 2025.
What was CME Group dividends paid in 2024?
CME Group (CME) dividends paid in 2024 was $3.58B.
What was CME Group dividends paid in 2025?
CME Group (CME) dividends paid in 2025 was $3.93B.
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