Capital Expenditures for CME Group (CME)
According to CME Group's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $91.10M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CME
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Latest period
$91.10M
YoY change
-11.2%
5Y CAGR
-15.8%
Peak year (2019)
$245.60M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$2.97B
CapEx history chart for CME Group (CME) from 2000 to 2025
CapEx history table for CME Group (CME) from 2000 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83.50M | -11.2% | ||
| 2024 | $94.00M | +23.0% | ||
| 2023 | $76.40M | -14.8% | ||
| 2022 | $89.70M | -29.5% | ||
| 2021 | $127.20M | -35.6% | ||
| 2020 | $197.50M | -19.6% | ||
| 2019 | $245.60M | +110.5% | ||
| 2018 | $116.70M | +42.5% | ||
| 2017 | $81.90M | -10.8% | ||
| 2016 | $91.80M | -19.6% | ||
| 2015 | $114.20M | -18.8% | ||
| 2014 | $140.70M | +12.0% | ||
| 2013 | $125.60M | -11.4% | ||
| 2012 | $141.80M | -17.7% | ||
| 2011 | $172.20M | +7.6% | ||
| 2010 | $160.00M | +1.3% | ||
| 2009 | $157.90M | -21.1% | ||
| 2008 | $200.10M | +22.3% | ||
| 2007 | $163.64M | +86.4% | ||
| 2006 | $87.81M | +2.5% | ||
| 2005 | $85.63M | +26.9% | ||
| 2004 | $67.50M | +7.1% | ||
| 2003 | $63.02M | +11.8% | ||
| 2002 | $56.34M | +245.6% | ||
| 2001 | $16.30M | +45.9% | ||
| 2000 | $11.17M | — |
CapEx values are taken from CME Group's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, CME Group (CME) capital expenditures totalled $83.50M – declined 11.2% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), CME Group capital expenditures expanded at a -15.8% compound annual rate, with a net decline across the window.
CME Group capital expenditures peaked at $245.60M in 2019; the latest annual figure is $83.50M in 2025 (66.0% below peak).
The highest annual capital expenditures of $245.60M was reported in 2019. The lowest in the available history was $11.17M in 2000.
Within Financial Services, CME Group (CME) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for capital expenditures is $985.50M.
CME Group Capital Expenditures by Year
CME Group Capital Expenditures 2025: $83.50M
CME Group capital expenditures in 2025 was $83.50M, declined 11.2% below 2024.
CME Group Capital Expenditures 2024: $94.00M
CME Group capital expenditures in 2024 was $94.00M, grew 23.0% from 2023.
CME Group Capital Expenditures 2023: $76.40M
CME Group capital expenditures in 2023 was $76.40M, declined 14.8% below 2022.
CME Group Capital Expenditures 2022: $89.70M
CME Group capital expenditures in 2022 was $89.70M, declined 29.5% below 2021.
CME Group Capital Expenditures 2021: $127.20M
CME Group capital expenditures in 2021 was $127.20M.
See more financial history for CME Group (CME).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as CME Group, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $20.93B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $2.90B | Financial Services |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $2.06B | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $1.48B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $489.00M | Financial Services |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $0 | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is CME Group's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for CME Group (CME) is $91.10M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has CME Group capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- CME Group (CME) capital expenditures changed -11.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of CME Group capital expenditures?
- CME Group (CME) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -15.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did CME Group capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- CME Group capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $245.60M in 2019.
What was CME Group capital expenditures in 2024?
- CME Group (CME) capital expenditures in 2024 was $94.00M.
What was CME Group capital expenditures in 2025?
- CME Group (CME) capital expenditures in 2025 was $83.50M.
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