CME Group: Q4 EPS Surpasses Expectations
CME Group reported better-than-expected earnings, with record revenue and EPS driven by strong asset class growth.
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CME Group (NASDAQ:CME), a leading derivatives marketplace known for options and futures trading, reported fourth-quarter 2024 earnings results on Wednesday, Feb. 12, that topped analysts' consensus expectations. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.52 beat the estimate of $2.45. Revenue came in at $1.525 billion, slightly above the expected $1.514 billion and up 4.2% year over year.
Despite facing competitive and regulatory pressures, the quarter closed with a positive overall assessment, highlighting consistency in trading volumes.
Source: CME Group. Note: Analyst consensus estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet. YOY = Year over year. ADV = Average daily volume.