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CME dividend safety score
CME Group Inc. · Financial Services
CME scores 55/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
CME Group Inc. (CME) has a modest dividend yield of 2.32%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 55 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate.
- Safety rank: #68 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 10, 2026 (estimated)
CME dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.00 | -51.9% |
| 2024 | $10.40 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $9.65 | +13.5% |
| 2022 | $8.50 | +24.1% |
| 2021 | $6.85 | +35.6% |
| 2020 | $5.05 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How CME compares
| CME | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 55 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 2.32% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming CME dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 10, 2026 | $1.3000 |
| ~Mar 12, 2027 | $1.3000 |
| ~Jun 12, 2027 | $1.3000 |
| ~Sep 12, 2027 | $1.3000 |
Estimates based on CME's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would CME pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $23 | $2 |
| $10,000 | $232 | $19 |
| $50,000 | $1,162 | $97 |
| $100,000 | $2,324 | $194 |
To earn $1,000 a month from CME at today's yield you would need about $516,373 invested, roughly 2,308 shares.
Based on the current yield of 2.32%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent CME dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | $1.3000 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $7.4500 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $1.2500 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $1.2500 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $1.2500 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.2500 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $5.8000 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $1.1500 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $1.1500 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $1.1500 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $1.1500 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $5.2500 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
CME dividend FAQ
Is the CME dividend safe?
CME Group Inc. has a dividend safety score of 55 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the CME dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for CME is about 2.32%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does CME pay dividends?
CME Group Inc. pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in CME earn in dividends?
At a yield of 2.32%, $10,000 invested in CME would pay about $232 a year, or roughly $19 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next CME ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CME is expected around December 10, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.