What is the current annual free cash flow of CME?

As of today, CME annual free cash flow is $4.19B

What is 1-year change in CME annual free cash flow?

CME annual free cash flow is up +16.60% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in CME annual free cash flow?

CME annual free cash flow is up +41.37% over the past 3 years

How far is CME annual free cash flow from its all-time high?

CME annual free cash flow is currently at its all-time high

How does CME annual free cash flow rank versus sector peers?

CME annual free cash flow is higher than 95.27% of companies in Financial Services sector

When is CME next annual earnings release?

The next annual earnings release for CME is on February 3, 2027

What is the current quarterly free cash flow of CME?

As of today, CME quarterly free cash flow is $1.07B

What is CME quarterly free cash flow most recent change?

CME quarterly free cash flow was up +15.87% on September 30, 2026

What is 1-year change in CME quarterly free cash flow?

CME quarterly free cash flow is up +12.68% year-over-year

How far is CME quarterly free cash flow from its all-time high?

CME quarterly free cash flow is currently -13.57% below its historical high of $1.24B set on March 31, 2026

How does CME quarterly free cash flow rank versus sector peers?

CME quarterly free cash flow is higher than 94.68% of companies in Financial Services sector

When is CME next earnings release?

The next earnings release for CME is on February 3, 2027

What is the current TTM free cash flow of CME?

As of today, CME TTM free cash flow is $4.33B

What is CME TTM free cash flow most recent change?

CME TTM free cash flow was up +2.86% on September 30, 2026

What is 1-year change in CME TTM free cash flow?

CME TTM free cash flow is up +6.10% year-over-year

How far is CME TTM free cash flow from its all-time high?

CME TTM free cash flow is currently at its all-time high

How does CME TTM free cash flow rank versus sector peers?

CME TTM free cash flow is higher than 94.95% of companies in Financial Services sector

When is CME next earnings release?

The next earnings release for CME is on February 3, 2027

CME Group Inc. (CME) Free Cash Flow History & Chart

Annual FCF

$4.19B$597.10M+16.60%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, CME annual free cash flow is $4.19B, up +16.60% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: CME annual free cash flow is up +41.37% over the past 3 years, up +66.54% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: CME annual free cash flow is currently at its all-time high
3-Year Low Comparison: CME annual free cash flow is +41.37% above its 3-year low of $2.97B reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: CME annual free cash flow is higher than 95.27% of companies in Financial Services sector

Free Cash Flow Chart

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Performance

CME Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 25	$4.19B	+16.6%	+41.4%	+66.5%	+250.5%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$1.07B	+12.7%	+27.9%	+78.4%	+179.6%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$4.33B	+6.1%	+30.9%	+94.8%	+260.6%
Price	Nov 10, 26	$309.09	+11.5%	+42.4%	+39.8%	+494.2%
Annual Cash From Operations	Dec 31, 25	$4.28B	+15.9%	+40.0%	+57.5%	+215.3%
Annual CAPEX	Dec 31, 25	$83.50M	-11.2%	-6.9%	-57.7%	-47.8%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 25	$3.93B	+9.7%	+49.3%	+86.4%	+1188.2%
Annual Net Income	Dec 31, 25	$4.04B	+14.6%	+50.0%	+92.0%	+324.7%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$6.52B	+6.4%	+29.9%	+33.5%	+118.5%

Free Cash Flow Highs

CME Annual Free Cash Flow Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	$4.19B	Dec 31, 25	at high
5Y	$4.19B	Dec 31, 25	at high
All	$4.19B	Dec 31, 25	at high

Free Cash Flow Lows

CME Annual Free Cash Flow Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	$2.97B	N/A	+41.4%
5Y	$2.28B	Dec 31, 21	+84.3%
All	-$6.32M	Dec 1, 99	>+9999.0%

Free Cash Flow History

Year	Value	Change
2025	$4.19B	+16.6%
2024	$3.60B	+6.5%
2023	$3.38B	+13.9%
2022	$2.97B	+30.4%
2021	$2.28B	-9.6%
2020	$2.52B	+3.7%
2019	$2.43B	+4.4%
2018	$2.32B	+39.2%
2017	$1.67B	+2.8%
2016	$1.62B	+15.9%
2015	$1.40B	+21.8%
2014	$1.15B	-0.4%
2013	$1.15B	+7.4%
2012	$1.08B	-8.4%

Year	Value	Change
2011	$1.17B	-1.9%
2010	$1.20B	+29.3%
2009	$925.20M	-7.2%
2008	$997.10M	+53.2%
2007	$650.73M	+69.5%
2006	$383.89M	+25.9%
2005	$304.94M	+18.9%
2004	$256.44M	+100.1%
2003	$128.13M	+51.1%
2002	$84.80M	-6.0%
2001	$90.20M	+1,056.7%
2000	$7.80M	+223.4%
1999	-$6.32M	-

FAQ

What is the current annual free cash flow of CME?: As of today, CME annual free cash flow is $4.19B
What is 1-year change in CME annual free cash flow?: CME annual free cash flow is up +16.60% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in CME annual free cash flow?: CME annual free cash flow is up +41.37% over the past 3 years
How far is CME annual free cash flow from its all-time high?: CME annual free cash flow is currently at its all-time high
How does CME annual free cash flow rank versus sector peers?: CME annual free cash flow is higher than 95.27% of companies in Financial Services sector
When is CME next annual earnings release?: The next annual earnings release for CME is on February 3, 2027

Free Cash Flow Formula

FCF = CFO − CAPEX

Quarterly FCF

$1.07B$146.60M+15.87%

September 30, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, CME quarterly free cash flow is $1.07B, up +15.87% on September 30, 2026
Historical Performance: CME quarterly free cash flow is up +12.68% year-over-year, up +27.88% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: CME quarterly free cash flow is currently -13.57% below its historical high of $1.24B set on March 31, 2026
3-Year Low Comparison: CME quarterly free cash flow is +41.04% above its 3-year low of $758.70M reached on June 30, 2024
Sector Comparison: CME quarterly free cash flow is higher than 94.68% of companies in Financial Services sector

Performance

CME Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$1.07B	+15.9%	+12.7%	+27.9%	+78.4%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 25	$4.19B	–	+16.6%	+41.4%	+66.5%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$4.33B	+2.9%	+6.1%	+30.9%	+94.8%
Price	Nov 10, 26	$309.09	+17.2%	+11.5%	+42.4%	+39.8%
Quarterly Cash From Operations	Sep 30, 26	$1.09B	+14.7%	+12.2%	+26.8%	+71.9%
Quarterly CAPEX	Sep 30, 26	$15.80M	-33.0%	-14.1%	-20.6%	-50.2%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 26	$464.80M	-0.7%	+2.1%	+16.2%	+44.1%
Quarterly Net Income	Sep 30, 26	$1.04B	-0.5%	+14.9%	+39.0%	+11.9%
Quarterly Revenue	Sep 30, 26	$1.74B	+1.8%	+13.0%	+29.9%	+56.5%

Quarterly Free Cash Flow Highs

CME Quarterly Free Cash Flow Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	$1.24B	Mar 31, 26	-13.6%
3Y	$1.24B	Mar 31, 26	-13.6%
5Y	$1.24B	Mar 31, 26	-13.6%
All	$1.24B	Mar 31, 26	-13.6%

Quarterly Free Cash Flow Lows

CME Quarterly Free Cash Flow Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	$923.50M	Jun 30, 26	+15.9%
3Y	$758.70M	Jun 30, 24	+41.0%
5Y	$599.70M	Jun 30, 22	+78.4%
All	$2.62M	Jun 30, 02	>+9999.0%

Quarterly Free Cash Flow History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2026	$1.07B	+15.9%
Jun 2026	$923.50M	-25.4%
Mar 2026	$1.24B	+12.4%
Dec 2025	$1.10B	+16.0%
Sep 2025	$949.70M	-8.7%
Jun 2025	$1.04B	-5.7%
Mar 2025	$1.10B	+11.2%
Dec 2024	$991.70M	+1.9%
Sep 2024	$973.20M	+28.3%
Jun 2024	$758.70M	-13.1%
Mar 2024	$872.90M	-14.7%
Dec 2023	$1.02B	+22.3%
Sep 2023	$836.80M	+32.8%
Jun 2023	$629.90M	-29.0%
Mar 2023	$887.20M	-7.3%
Dec 2022	$957.10M	+51.0%
Sep 2022	$633.80M	+5.7%
Jun 2022	$599.70M	-22.7%
Mar 2022	$775.70M	+21.0%
Dec 2021	$641.00M	+6.9%
Sep 2021	$599.90M	+30.4%
Jun 2021	$460.10M	-19.9%
Mar 2021	$574.20M	-2.7%
Dec 2020	$590.30M	+124.4%
Sep 2020	$263.10M	-72.3%
Jun 2020	$950.40M	+33.1%
Mar 2020	$714.30M	+9.3%
Dec 2019	$653.30M	-13.2%
Sep 2019	$752.60M	+87.6%
Jun 2019	$401.20M	-35.3%
Mar 2019	$620.10M	+36.4%
Dec 2018	$454.60M	-17.5%
Sep 2018	$551.30M	+7.8%
Jun 2018	$511.40M	-36.6%
Mar 2018	$806.80M	+67.6%
Dec 2017	$481.30M	-9.4%
Sep 2017	$531.40M	+115.1%
Jun 2017	$247.10M	-50.5%
Mar 2017	$498.70M	+3.6%
Dec 2016	$481.50M	+9.7%
Sep 2016	$439.10M	+115.1%
Jun 2016	$204.10M	-59.1%
Mar 2016	$499.50M	+42.6%
Dec 2015	$350.20M	-19.3%
Sep 2015	$433.90M	+89.1%
Jun 2015	$229.50M	-40.8%
Mar 2015	$387.50M	-16.8%
Dec 2014	$466.00M	+124.7%
Sep 2014	$207.40M	+58.6%
Jun 2014	$130.80M	-62.3%

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2014	$346.50M	-1.3%
Dec 2013	$351.00M	+286.1%
Sep 2013	$90.90M	-73.0%
Jun 2013	$337.20M	-10.3%
Mar 2013	$375.80M	+33.4%
Dec 2012	$281.70M	+41.5%
Sep 2012	$199.10M	-11.6%
Jun 2012	$225.30M	-38.9%
Mar 2012	$368.90M	+21.5%
Dec 2011	$303.70M	-20.6%
Sep 2011	$382.70M	+129.2%
Jun 2011	$167.00M	-47.9%
Mar 2011	$320.70M	-3.1%
Dec 2010	$331.10M	+22.6%
Sep 2010	$270.00M	+1.5%
Jun 2010	$265.90M	-19.3%
Mar 2010	$329.40M	+9.7%
Dec 2009	$300.30M	+13.1%
Sep 2009	$265.50M	+89.6%
Jun 2009	$140.00M	-36.2%
Mar 2009	$219.40M	-13.5%
Dec 2008	$253.78M	-19.7%
Sep 2008	$315.87M	+276.2%
Jun 2008	$83.96M	-75.6%
Mar 2008	$343.49M	+103.1%
Dec 2007	$169.16M	-37.5%
Sep 2007	$270.85M	+450.2%
Jun 2007	$49.23M	-69.5%
Mar 2007	$161.49M	+64.4%
Dec 2006	$98.25M	-24.5%
Sep 2006	$130.09M	+130.8%
Jun 2006	$56.35M	-43.2%
Mar 2006	$99.20M	-17.8%
Dec 2005	$120.64M	+121.8%
Sep 2005	$54.39M	-12.3%
Jun 2005	$62.04M	-9.6%
Mar 2005	$68.63M	-17.2%
Dec 2004	$82.83M	-19.0%
Sep 2004	$102.28M	+123.9%
Jun 2004	$45.69M	+78.2%
Mar 2004	$25.64M	-7.1%
Dec 2003	$27.61M	-21.2%
Sep 2003	$35.03M	-8.7%
Jun 2003	$38.39M	+41.6%
Mar 2003	$27.11M	+5.2%
Dec 2002	$25.76M	-42.5%
Sep 2002	$44.80M	+1,613.3%
Jun 2002	$2.62M	-62.6%
Mar 2002	$7.00M	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly free cash flow of CME?: As of today, CME quarterly free cash flow is $1.07B
What is CME quarterly free cash flow most recent change?: CME quarterly free cash flow was up +15.87% on September 30, 2026
What is 1-year change in CME quarterly free cash flow?: CME quarterly free cash flow is up +12.68% year-over-year
How far is CME quarterly free cash flow from its all-time high?: CME quarterly free cash flow is currently -13.57% below its historical high of $1.24B set on March 31, 2026
How does CME quarterly free cash flow rank versus sector peers?: CME quarterly free cash flow is higher than 94.68% of companies in Financial Services sector
When is CME next earnings release?: The next earnings release for CME is on February 3, 2027

Free Cash Flow Formula

FCF = CFO − CAPEX

TTM FCF

$4.33B$120.40M+2.86%

September 30, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, CME TTM free cash flow is $4.33B, up +2.86% on September 30, 2026
Historical Performance: CME TTM free cash flow is up +6.10% year-over-year, up +30.87% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: CME TTM free cash flow is currently at its all-time high
3-Year Low Comparison: CME TTM free cash flow is +30.87% above its 3-year low of $3.31B reached on an earlier date
Sector Comparison: CME TTM free cash flow is higher than 94.95% of companies in Financial Services sector

Performance

CME Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$4.33B	+2.9%	+6.1%	+30.9%	+94.8%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 25	$4.19B	–	+16.6%	+41.4%	+66.5%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Sep 30, 26	$1.07B	+15.9%	+12.7%	+27.9%	+78.4%
Price	Nov 10, 26	$309.09	+17.2%	+11.5%	+42.4%	+39.8%
TTM Cash From Operations	Sep 30, 26	$4.43B	+2.7%	+6.4%	+30.6%	+84.9%
TTM CAPEX	Sep 30, 26	$93.70M	-2.7%	+21.4%	+17.1%	-44.9%
TTM Dividends Paid	Sep 30, 26	$4.09B	+0.2%	+4.8%	+27.7%	+88.5%
TTM Net Income	Sep 30, 26	$4.42B	+3.1%	+17.4%	+44.9%	+81.4%
TTM Revenue	Sep 30, 26	$6.97B	+3.0%	+9.0%	+30.4%	+50.2%

TTM Free Cash Flow Highs

CME TTM Free Cash Flow Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	$4.33B	Sep 30, 26	at high
3Y	$4.33B	Sep 30, 26	at high
5Y	$4.33B	Sep 30, 26	at high
All	$4.33B	Sep 30, 26	at high

TTM Free Cash Flow Lows

CME TTM Free Cash Flow Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	$4.08B	N/A	+6.1%
3Y	$3.31B	N/A	+30.9%
5Y	$2.22B	N/A	+94.8%
All	$7.00M	Mar 31, 02	>+9999.0%

TTM Free Cash Flow History

Month	Value	Change
Sep 2026	$4.33B	+2.9%
Jun 2026	$4.21B	-2.7%
Mar 2026	$4.33B	+3.2%
Dec 2025	$4.19B	+2.7%
Sep 2025	$4.08B	-0.6%
Jun 2025	$4.11B	+7.4%
Mar 2025	$3.83B	+6.4%
Dec 2024	$3.60B	-0.9%
Sep 2024	$3.63B	+3.9%
Jun 2024	$3.49B	+3.8%
Mar 2024	$3.36B	-0.4%
Dec 2023	$3.38B	+2.0%
Sep 2023	$3.31B	+6.5%
Jun 2023	$3.11B	+1.0%
Mar 2023	$3.08B	+3.8%
Dec 2022	$2.97B	+11.9%
Sep 2022	$2.65B	+1.3%
Jun 2022	$2.62B	+5.6%
Mar 2022	$2.48B	+8.9%
Dec 2021	$2.28B	+2.3%
Sep 2021	$2.22B	+17.8%
Jun 2021	$1.89B	-20.6%
Mar 2021	$2.38B	-5.6%
Dec 2020	$2.52B	-2.4%
Sep 2020	$2.58B	-15.9%
Jun 2020	$3.07B	+21.8%
Mar 2020	$2.52B	+3.9%
Dec 2019	$2.43B	+8.9%
Sep 2019	$2.23B	+9.9%
Jun 2019	$2.03B	-5.2%
Mar 2019	$2.14B	-8.0%
Dec 2018	$2.32B	-1.1%
Sep 2018	$2.35B	+0.9%
Jun 2018	$2.33B	+12.8%
Mar 2018	$2.07B	+17.5%
Dec 2017	$1.76B	-0.0%
Sep 2017	$1.76B	+5.5%
Jun 2017	$1.67B	+2.6%
Mar 2017	$1.62B	-0.0%
Dec 2016	$1.62B	+8.8%
Sep 2016	$1.49B	+0.3%
Jun 2016	$1.49B	-1.7%
Mar 2016	$1.51B	+8.0%
Dec 2015	$1.40B	-7.6%
Sep 2015	$1.52B	+17.6%
Jun 2015	$1.29B	+8.3%
Mar 2015	$1.19B	+3.6%
Dec 2014	$1.15B	+11.1%
Sep 2014	$1.04B	+12.7%
Jun 2014	$919.20M	-18.3%

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2014	$1.13B	-2.5%
Dec 2013	$1.15B	+6.4%
Sep 2013	$1.09B	-9.1%
Jun 2013	$1.19B	+10.3%
Mar 2013	$1.08B	+0.6%
Dec 2012	$1.08B	-2.0%
Sep 2012	$1.10B	-14.3%
Jun 2012	$1.28B	+4.8%
Mar 2012	$1.22B	+4.1%
Dec 2011	$1.17B	-2.3%
Sep 2011	$1.20B	+10.4%
Jun 2011	$1.09B	-8.3%
Mar 2011	$1.19B	-0.7%
Dec 2010	$1.20B	+2.6%
Sep 2010	$1.17B	+0.4%
Jun 2010	$1.16B	+12.2%
Mar 2010	$1.04B	+11.9%
Dec 2009	$925.20M	+5.3%
Sep 2009	$878.68M	-5.4%
Jun 2009	$929.05M	+6.4%
Mar 2009	$873.01M	-12.4%
Dec 2008	$997.10M	+9.3%
Sep 2008	$912.48M	+5.2%
Jun 2008	$867.46M	+4.2%
Mar 2008	$832.73M	+28.0%
Dec 2007	$650.73M	+12.2%
Sep 2007	$579.82M	+32.1%
Jun 2007	$439.06M	-1.6%
Mar 2007	$446.18M	+16.2%
Dec 2006	$383.89M	-5.5%
Sep 2006	$406.28M	+22.9%
Jun 2006	$330.58M	-1.7%
Mar 2006	$336.27M	+10.0%
Dec 2005	$305.70M	+14.1%
Sep 2005	$267.89M	-15.2%
Jun 2005	$315.78M	+5.5%
Mar 2005	$299.43M	+16.8%
Dec 2004	$256.44M	+27.4%
Sep 2004	$201.22M	+50.2%
Jun 2004	$133.97M	+5.8%
Mar 2004	$126.66M	-1.1%
Dec 2003	$128.13M	+1.5%
Sep 2003	$126.29M	-7.2%
Jun 2003	$136.06M	+35.7%
Mar 2003	$100.29M	+25.1%
Dec 2002	$80.18M	+47.3%
Sep 2002	$54.42M	+466.1%
Jun 2002	$9.61M	+37.4%
Mar 2002	$7.00M	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM free cash flow of CME?: As of today, CME TTM free cash flow is $4.33B
What is CME TTM free cash flow most recent change?: CME TTM free cash flow was up +2.86% on September 30, 2026
What is 1-year change in CME TTM free cash flow?: CME TTM free cash flow is up +6.10% year-over-year
How far is CME TTM free cash flow from its all-time high?: CME TTM free cash flow is currently at its all-time high
How does CME TTM free cash flow rank versus sector peers?: CME TTM free cash flow is higher than 94.95% of companies in Financial Services sector
When is CME next earnings release?: The next earnings release for CME is on February 3, 2027

Free Cash Flow Formula

FCF = CFO − CAPEX

Data Sources & References

CME Official Website www.cmegroup.com
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1156375/000115637526000006/0001156375-26-000006-index.htm
CME Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/CME
CME Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/cme