
CME Group (CME) Stock Forecast & Price Target
CME Group (CME) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
CME Group has demonstrated strong financial performance with a recent quarterly dividend increase of approximately 9% year-over-year, reflecting robust free cash flow generation over 14 consecutive years. The company's trading volumes have significantly risen, highlighted by a 33% year-over-year growth in Henry Hub Natural Gas futures and a notable 307% increase in average daily volume for crypto products, indicating heightened customer demand and effective product innovation. Additionally, a growing participation in both futures and options markets, along with opportunistic share repurchases, positions CME Group favorably for sustained stock performance and shareholder value enhancement.
Bears say
CME Group has experienced adverse trading conditions, particularly in agriculture markets, with a noted decline in average daily volume (ADV) in soybean markets attributed to favorable weather in South America, potentially leading to record production. The company faces a potential earnings per share (EPS) decline of approximately 10% in a downside scenario, raising concerns about the sustainability of its market position, especially if open interest continues to decline. While the revenue from market data and information services slightly exceeded estimates, overall trading volumes and conditions remain weak, indicating that if sentiment deteriorates further, it could negatively impact CME Group's financial stability and stock value.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of CME Group and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
CME Group (CME) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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