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CME Group (CME) free cash flow by quarter
CME Group's free cash flow was $1.1B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +16% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $924M (Q2 2026) to $1.2B (Q1 2026).
| Quarter | Free cash flow | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $1.1B | +16% | +13% |
| Q2 2026 | $924M | -25% | -11% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.2B | +12% | +12% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.1B | +16% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $950M | -9% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $1.0B | -6% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $1.1B | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
CME Group, Q3 2026: revenue $1.7B (+13% year over year), operating margin 65.7%, net earnings $1.0B, operating cash flow $1.1B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is CME Group's free cash flow?
CME Group's free cash flow was $1.1B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +16% from Q2 2026.
How has CME Group's free cash flow changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $924M (Q2 2026) to $1.2B (Q1 2026).