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CME Group vs BGC Group: CME and BGC compared
CME Group is the larger company: $1.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $833M for BGC Group (Q3 2026). CME Group is growing faster (+13% against +13% a year earlier). CME Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 65.7% against 11.8%.
Where the money goes: CME and BGC
CME Group (CME) · Q3 2026
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.
BGC Group (BGC) · Q3 2026
BGC Group, Q3 2026: revenue $833M (+13% year over year), operating margin 11.8%, net earnings $71.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| CME Group (CME) | BGC Group (BGC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.7B | $833M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +13% | +13% |
| Operating margin | 65.7% | 11.8% |
| Net earnings | $1.0B | $71.3M |
| Net margin | 59.7% | 8.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.1B | — |
| Free cash flow | $1.1B | — |
| Market value | $110.1B | $5.0B |
| P/E | 25.2× | 26.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $317.06 | $16.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
CME Group
- Clearing and transaction fees: $1.4B (79%)
- Market data and information services: $243M (14%)
- Other: $116M (7%)
Questions
Which is bigger, CME Group or BGC Group?
CME Group is the larger company: $1.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $833M for BGC Group (Q3 2026).
Is CME Group or BGC Group growing faster?
CME Group is growing faster (+13% against +13% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, CME Group or BGC Group?
CME Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 65.7% against 11.8%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 23, 2026; 8-K filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.