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CME Group (CME) operating margin by quarter
CME Group's operating margin was 65.7% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.8 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 61.8% (Q4 2025) to 69.7% (Q1 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 65.7% | +0.8 pts | +2.4 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 64.9% | -4.8 pts | -1.9 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 69.7% | +7.8 pts | +2.2 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 61.8% | -1.4 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 63.3% | -3.5 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 66.7% | -0.7 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 67.5% | — | — |
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 operating margin?
CME Group's operating margin was 65.7% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.8 pts from Q2 2026.
How has CME Group's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 61.8% (Q4 2025) to 69.7% (Q1 2026).