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CME Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield

CME has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 10.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.94%
Dividends per Share 12m 10.70
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.22%
Overall Dividend Rating 76.37%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.85%
Payout Ratio 87.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 61.91%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 26.4% (S&P 500: 14.9%)
Total Return 5y: 99% (S&P 500: 104.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Financial Exchanges & Data

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CME 95,656 M 3.94% 7.85%
ENX 15,175 M 2.23% 3.73%
DB1 48,293 M 1.75% 3.06%
CBOE 25,054 M 1.07% 3.35%
ICE 90,157 M 1.49% 2.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MSCI 43,744 M 21.7% 100%
ENX 15,175 M 14.3% 98.6%
MCO 85,507 M 11.0% 92.5%
CBOE 25,054 M 10.9% 97.0%
ICE 90,157 M 10.7% 100%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare CME Dividends with its Peer-Group

ENX
Euronext
 2.23% Yield
MSCI
MSCI
 1.28% Yield
ICE
Intercontinental
 1.49% Yield
CBOE
Cboe Global Markets
 1.07% Yield
NDAQ
Nasdaq
 1.14% Yield

CME Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 2025-09-25 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.48%
2025-06-09 2025-06-09 2025-06-25 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.46%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-26 Quarterly 1.25 -78.4% 0.49%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-16 Other 5.8 404.3% 2.5%
2024-12-09 2024-12-09 2024-12-27 Quarterly 1.15 0% 0.48%
2024-09-09 2024-09-09 2024-09-25 Quarterly 1.15 0% 0.52%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-25 Quarterly 1.15 0% 0.57%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-03-26 Quarterly 1.15 -78.1% 0.52%
2023-12-27 2023-12-28 2024-01-18 Other 5.25 377.3% 2.51%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2023-12-28 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.52%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-27 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.54%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-06-27 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.61%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-27 Quarterly 1.1 -75.6% 0.61%
2022-12-27 2022-12-28 2023-01-18 Other 4.5 350% 2.64%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2022-12-28 Quarterly 1 0% 0.57%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-27 Quarterly 1 0% 0.5%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-27 Quarterly 1 0% 0.5%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-25 Quarterly 1 -69.2% 0.44%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2022-01-14 Other 3.25 261.1% 1.44%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2021-12-28 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.39%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-09-27 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.47%
2021-06-09 2021-06-10 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.42%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-25 Quarterly 0.9 -64% 0.42%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-01-13 Other 2.5 194.1% 1.41%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2020-12-29 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.46%
2020-09-09 2020-09-10 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2020-06-09 2020-06-10 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-25 Quarterly 0.85 -66% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-15 Other 2.5 233.3% N/A
2019-12-09 2019-12-10 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-09-09 2019-09-10 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-06-25 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-25 Quarterly 0.75 -57.1% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-16 Other 1.75 150% N/A
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2018-09-07 2018-09-10 2018-09-25 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-25 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-26 Quarterly 0.7 -80% N/A
2017-12-27 2017-12-28 2018-01-16 Other 3.5 430.3% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2017-12-27 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-25 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-26 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-27 Quarterly 0.66 -79.7% N/A
2016-12-23 2016-12-28 2017-01-13 Other 3.25 441.7% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2016-12-28 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.6 -79.3% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-12 Other 2.9 480% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A

CME Dividend FAQ

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) operates a global network of futures and options exchanges, offering contracts on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, metals, as well as fixed-income and currency trading services. Its business also includes clearing-house functions-settling, guaranteeing, and risk-mitigating futures, options, and cleared swaps-plus a suite of real-time and historical market-data products.

What is the Dividend Yield of CME?

As of October 2025, CME`s dividend yield is 3.94%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 10.7 USD by the current share price of 271.28.

Does CME pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, CME paid a dividend of 10.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-09 and the payout was 1.25 USD.

How often does CME pay dividends?

CME pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CME has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-09.

Will CME pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for CME (CME) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CME?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CME (CME) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CME?

CME's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.2% per year.
Strong growth: CME's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CME?

CME's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.85%. If you bought CME's shares at 136.31 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (10.7 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.85% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CME?

CME Payout Consistency is 95.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: CME has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CME have a good Dividend Yield?

CME`s 3.94% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CME?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CME is 87.1%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of CME?

CME`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.37%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CME Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CME`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

CME`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.08% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has CME ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2012-07-23 with a factor of 5:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 143,873,500
2002 162,672,400 +13.07%
2003 164,661,800 +1.22%
2004 170,830,800 +3.75%
2005 172,905,000 +1.21%
2006 174,255,000 +0.78%
2007 240,525,000 +38.03%
2008 299,350,000 +24.46%
2009 331,170,000 +10.63%
2010 334,285,000 +0.94%
2011 330,815,000 -1.04%
2012 332,804,000 +0.6%
2013 335,311,000 +0.75%
2014 336,630,000 +0.39%
2015 338,253,000 +0.48%
2016 339,338,000 +0.32%
2017 340,490,000 +0.34%
2018 352,132,000 +3.42%
2019 358,354,000 +1.77%
2020 358,612,000 +0.07%
2021 359,019,000 +0.11%
2022 359,190,000 +0.05%
2023 359,693,000 +0.14%
2024 360,050,000 +0.1%
2025 360,297,000 +0.07%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-23 02:45