How does CME Group (CME) make money?

CME Group (CME) primarily makes money through clearing and transaction fees, which accounts for 81.2% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, CME Group generated $6.76B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 62.8%.

What is CME Group (CME) gross profit margin?

CME Group (CME) reported a gross profit margin of 86.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $5.84B in gross profit. This means CME Group retains 86.3% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is CME Group (CME) operating profit margin?

CME Group (CME) reported an operating profit margin of 65.6% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $4.43B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is CME Group (CME) net profit margin?

CME Group (CME) reported a net profit margin of 62.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $4.24B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does CME Group (CME) spend on capital expenditures?

CME Group (CME) spent $69.30M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.0% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is CME Group (CME) free cash flow?

CME Group (CME) generated $4.35B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (64.4% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is CME Group (CME) effective tax rate?

CME Group (CME) had an effective tax rate of 24% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How CME Group (CME) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

CME Group (CME) generated $6.76B in revenue, earning $4.24B in net profit (62.8% margin). Its largest revenue source is clearing and transaction fees (81.2% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

CME Group (CME) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 24, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does CME Group (CME) make money?: CME Group (CME) primarily makes money through clearing and transaction fees, which accounts for 81.2% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, CME Group generated $6.76B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 62.8%.
What is CME Group (CME) gross profit margin?: CME Group (CME) reported a gross profit margin of 86.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $5.84B in gross profit. This means CME Group retains 86.3% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is CME Group (CME) operating profit margin?: CME Group (CME) reported an operating profit margin of 65.6% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $4.43B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is CME Group (CME) net profit margin?: CME Group (CME) reported a net profit margin of 62.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $4.24B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does CME Group (CME) spend on capital expenditures?: CME Group (CME) spent $69.30M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.0% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is CME Group (CME) free cash flow?: CME Group (CME) generated $4.35B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (64.4% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is CME Group (CME) effective tax rate?: CME Group (CME) had an effective tax rate of 24% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.