International derivatives marketplace CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

The company reported revenue of $1.9 billion and operating income of $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2026. Net income was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $3.18. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $1.4 billion, net income was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $3.36.

“In a world in which risk has become the new normal, 2026 is off to a record-breaking start as clients around the world turn to CME Group’s trusted, regulated markets to hedge across asset classes and in all trading environments,” said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy.

“Robust demand for our products drove Q1 average daily volume up 22% to a record 36.2 million contracts, including records in all six asset classes. This exceptional market participation translated directly into record financial performance, with revenue rising 14% and adjusted net income and diluted EPS increasing 20%. Efficiencies provided to our client base also hit a new high in Q1 with over $85 billion in average daily margin savings, and we’re very pleased to further extend our FICC cross-margining agreement to end-user clients later this month. Looking ahead, innovation remains central to our growth strategy. We will continue to work closely with our clients as we expand the range of products and services we provide to help them manage risk and pursue opportunities in a rapidly evolving marketplace.”

First-quarter 2026 average daily volume (ADV) reached a quarterly all-time high of 36.2 million contracts, up 22% from first-quarter 2025. Non-U.S. ADV was a record 11.4 million contracts, up 30% compared with the same period in 2025, including the highest quarterly ADV across all regions, with APAC up 33% and EMEA up 29%.

Clearing and transaction fees revenue for first-quarter 2026 totaled a record $1.5 billion. The total average rate per contract was $0.652. Market data revenue totaled a record $224 million for first-quarter 2026.

As of March 31, 2026, the company had $2.6 billion in cash (including $200 million deposited with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, which is included in other current assets) and $3.4 billion of debt.

The company paid dividends during the first quarter of approximately $2.7 billion and repurchased $536 million in CME Group common shares.