CME Group reports Q3 adjusted EPS $2.68, consensus $2.65

Reports Q3 revenue $1.58B, consensus $1.58B. “Q3 was the best quarter in CME Group (CME) history, with records across volume, revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share,” said Terry Duffy, Chairman and CEO, CME Group. “This marks the second consecutive quarter of volume and open interest increases across every asset class. Our financial product volumes rose 28%, reflecting a 36% jump in interest rates to a record ADV of 14.9M contracts. This was driven by a 35% rise in SOFR futures to a record ADV of 4.1 million contracts and 31% growth in Treasuries to a record ADV of 8.4M contracts. In addition, our commodities volume was up 20%, options increased 27% and international ADV was a record 8.4M contracts.”