Slide 1: 2Q 2026 Earnings Commentary
2Q 2026 Earnings Commentary (unaudited) Notes • All references to “options” or “options contracts” in the text of this document refer to options on futures contracts. “Futures and options” is often simplified to F&O throughout. Short Term Interest Rate products are simplified to STIR and Long Term I
Slide 2: 2Q 2026 Earnings Summary
2Q 2026 Earnings Summary1 Against the backdrop of a record 2Q25, CME Group achieved strong 2Q26 results solidifying a record-breaking first half to the year 2Q26 1H26 Revenue, Adjusted Operating Expense and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) ● Revenue up 1% to $1.7B ● Revenue up 8% to a recor
Slide 3: Favorable Revenue Trends to Date in 2026 Versus the Record 2025 Year
Favorable Revenue Trends to Date in 2026 Versus the Record 2025 Year Clearing & Transaction Fee Revenue Mix Record quarterly Market Data revenue increased 20% to $238M in 2Q26 ($ millions) YoY Growth (millions) $2,895 Quarterly 6% Market Data Revenue $2,725 Metals +24% Metals Ags +4% Ags Energy +4%
Slide 4: Strong Global Participation and Increased Margin Savings in 2Q26
Strong Global Participation and Increased Margin Savings in 2Q26 Third highest Non-U.S. quarterly 1H26 Non-U.S. ADV up CME Group’s unique, broad-based products across the six ADV of 9.1M in 2Q26 14% to 10.3M major derivatives asset classes provided clients with ● Equity Index ADV up 8% to 2.2M ● Met
Slide 5: 2Q26 Financials ADV Highlights - Momentum Building Through 1H26
2Q26 Financials ADV Highlights - Momentum Building Through 1H26 2Q26 Financials ADV of 24.2M ● Interest Rates ADV was 14.5M, down 6%. Despite the tough comparison to a very strong April 2025, the Financials remainder of the quarter accelerated with May ADV up 16% and June ADV up 17% YoY Annual ADV (
Slide 6: 2Q 2026 Commodities ADV Highlights and Longer-Term Trends
2Q 2026 Commodities ADV Highlights and Longer-Term Trends 2Q26 Commodities ADV of 5.7M led by Record Agricultural Activity ● Agricultural products ADV up 6% to an all-time quarterly record 2.1M, and revenue up 5% Commodities ○ Corn futures ADV up 12% to 536K ○ Wheat ADV quarterly records across (mil
Slide 7: Longer-term innovative initiatives to expand our customer base
During 2Q26, advanced several longer-term innovative initiatives to expand our customer base and increase trading and risk management opportunities for market participants Announced plans for Compute futures (later 2026) Announced plans for Treasury Cryptocurrency F&O began to trade 24/7 Link (4Q26)
Slide 8: New products and services innovation has been a hallmark of CME Group's strategy
New products and services innovation has been a hallmark of CME Group’s strategy Bringing our global participants and next generation traders the necessary tools to effectively manage risk and capture opportunities as markets evolve quickly - more granularity in F&O products provide precision and ac
Slide 9: Strong start to 3Q26 as market participants continue to turn to CME Group
Strong start to 3Q26 as market participants continue to turn to CME Group as a risk management leader and for unmatched capital efficiencies (all to date figures through July 20) Product Line 3Q26 ADV YoY Change 2026 ADV YoY Change Percentage of Trading Days >30M Contracts Interest Rates 11,802 7% 1
Slide 10: 2Q26 Financial Results
2Q26 Financial Results (millions) Dividends Paid ● 2Q26 revenue was a $1.7 billion, up 1% ● The adjusted 2Q26 effective versus 2Q25. 2Q26 clearing and tax rate was 22.3% transaction fee revenue totaled $1.4 billion, including ~$74 million of transaction ● Adjusted net income was revenue generated fr
Slide 11: Financial Results: Appendix – Micro Product Quarterly Details
Financial Results: Appendix – Micro Product Quarterly Details ADV in thousands / RPC in cents Micro Equity Index Products (including Micro Crypto) 2Q24 3Q24 4Q24 1Q25 2Q25 3Q25 4Q25 1Q26 2Q26 ADV 2,485 2,943 2,496 3,508 3,612 2,749 3,676 4,256 4,375 RPC 29.9 29.8 31.3 31.0 31.3 30.2 29.0 29.1 29.8 %
Slide 12: Q&A Conference Call Details, Use of Non-GAAP Measures, Forward-looking Statements
Q&A Conference Call Details CME Group will hold a live Q&A teleconference to take questions related to second-quarter 2026 results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time today. A live audio Webcast of the Q&A teleconference will be available on the Investor Relations section of CME Group’s website, www.cmegroup.