
CME Group (CME) Stock Forecast & Price Target
CME Group (CME) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
CME Group's strong performance in recent quarters is underscored by a 9% year-over-year increase in its quarterly dividend, which reflects robust free cash flow generation and a commitment to returning value to shareholders. The company has also experienced significant growth in various trading products, with Henry Hub Natural Gas futures attaining record levels and the Micro E-mini Dow Jones futures posting a 29% increase in average daily volume. Additionally, the substantial rise in crypto product trading—evidenced by a 307% year-over-year growth—alongside the continued expansion in options trading indicates a favorable outlook driven by increased customer demand and ongoing product innovation.
Bears say
CME Group is experiencing significant pressures in its agricultural commodity trading, with average daily volumes (ADV) declining, particularly in the soybean markets, due to favorable weather conditions in South America that could lead to record production. This downturn, coupled with diminished concerns over supply constraints in the cattle market, raises concerns about the potential for continued declines in open interest (OI), which might adversely affect market sentiment and financial conditions for CME shares. Although there was a modest increase in market data and information services revenue, the overall financial outlook remains tenuous, with EPS estimates sensitive to fluctuations in market performance, leading to a high-risk scenario for the company's valuation and future growth.
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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