Ford Harold Eugene JR. Buys Shares of CME Group Inc.
Ford Harold Eugene JR. purchased 1,067 shares of CME Group Inc. valued at $240,075.
Key Points
- Ford Harold Eugene JR. bought 1,067 shares of CME Group Inc. for $240,075 at $225 per share on June 25, 2026.
- CME Group Inc. has a market cap of $79.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.87, and a beta of 0.244.
- Analysts from Rothschild & Co upgraded CME Group to a 'buy' with a $323 target on June 11, 2026.
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Ford Harold Eugene JR. recently bought 1,067 shares of CME Group Inc. (NasdaqGS: CME) on June 25, 2026. The purchase was valued at $240,075, with each share priced at $225. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.
Insider Buying and Selling at CME Group Inc.
On June 25, 2026, several insiders at CME Group Inc. bought shares of the company. Ford Harold Eugene JR. acquired 1,067 shares at $225 each, totaling $240,075. Other insiders, including Phyllis Lockett, Howard Siegel, and William Shepard, also purchased shares on the same day at the same price.
Other Institutional Activity in CME Group Inc.
BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in CME Group by 370,381 shares, bringing its total to 31,448,257 shares valued at about $9.29 billion, marking a 1.2% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 23,367,282 shares valued at approximately $6.90 billion. Meanwhile, State Street Corp reduced its stake by 89,238 shares, leaving it with 16,055,287 shares worth $4.74 billion, a decrease of 0.6%. JPMorgan Chase & Co added 1,108,304 shares, resulting in a 10% increase to 12,209,761 shares, valued at $3.63 billion. Morgan Stanley also boosted its holdings by 1,043,692 shares, a 12.5% increase, for a total of 9,406,843 shares worth $2.78 billion.
CME Group Inc. Stock Down 22.7%
Shares of CME Group Inc. traded near $221.00 on Tuesday. The company, with a market cap of $79.85 billion, has a P/E ratio of 18.87 and a forward P/E of 17.11. Its beta is 0.244, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $220.73 and $329.16, with a 50-day moving average of $273.98 and a 200-day moving average of $280.89. CME Group maintains a current ratio of 1.018 and a quick ratio of 0.021, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.059.
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Recent Earnings
In its latest earnings report, CME Group Inc. reported revenue of $6.74 billion, showing a growth of 14.4%. The company achieved a net margin of 63.32% and a return on equity of 15.92%. Earnings per share stood at $11.71. The next earnings release is scheduled for July 22, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
2 target cuts vs 0 raises.
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EPS & revenue
EPS missed estimates by 1.2%. Revenue missed estimates by 1.6%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 6 percent. Operating income missed by 5 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
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Analyst signal
2 target cuts.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 0.7 points. Operating margin up 2.2 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
CME delivered a record first quarter with average daily volume of 36.2 million contracts, up 22 percent year-over-year, marking the highest in company history. Revenue reached $1.88 billion, up 14 percent, with record performance across all six asset classes and international markets. The company achieved record adjusted operating margins of 72.8 percent and adjusted earnings per share of $3.36, returning $3.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
Guidance CME reaffirmed its full-year adjusted expense guidance of about $1.695 billion. The company expects to continue investing in technology and cloud migration while maintaining capital returns through dividends and share buybacks.
Severe negative reset. The report materially damaged the forward outlook and likely forces major downward revisions.
Dividend
CME Group Inc. offers an annual dividend rate of $5.20, yielding 2.35%. The dividend payout ratio is 95.56%, reflecting the company's commitment to returning profits to shareholders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 11, 2026, Rothschild & Co upgraded CME Group Inc. to a 'buy' rating, setting a price target of $323. Morgan Stanley maintained its 'buy' rating with a target of $353, and Barclays maintained a 'hold' rating with a $316 target, both on April 23, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean target price of $302.60 based on 15 opinions.
About CME Group Inc.
CME Group Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operates global markets for trading futures and options on futures contracts. The company offers products across various asset classes, including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, and commodities like agriculture, energy, and metals. It also provides clearing and settlement services as well as market data services. Led by CEO Terrence A. Duffy, CME Group employs approximately 3,875 people.
Bottom Line
Ford Harold Eugene JR.'s recent purchase of CME Group shares highlights insider confidence in the company. CME Group's strong market position and diverse product offerings make it a key player in financial services. Investors keep a close eye on such insider transactions and analyst ratings for insights into the company's future prospects.
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