CME Group Inc.
CMECME Group Inc. (CME) is a leading global derivatives marketplace that offers a wide range of exchange-traded futures and options products across various asset classes, including agriculture, energy, metals, equity indexes, and interest rates. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, CME operates one of the largest and most diverse derivatives exchanges in the world, providing essential risk management and trading solutions for participants in financial markets globally.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | $1.30 | 2026-06-09 | 2026-06-09 |
| March 26, 2026 | $1.30 | 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-10 |
| March 26, 2026 | $6.15 | 2026-03-10 | 2026-03-10 |
| December 30, 2025 | $1.25 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 |
| September 25, 2025 | $1.25 | 2025-09-09 | 2025-09-09 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: CME Group Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 107 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CME shares during this period received a total of $133.18 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.30/share was paid 23 days ago, on June 25, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: CME currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.08%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 519.0%, from $0.21 to $1.30.
Company News
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