CME Group Inc. will announce its third-quarter 2026 earnings results before the markets open on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The global derivatives marketplace will provide written highlights and a press release at 6:00 am Central Time.

An investor conference call featuring company executives will follow at 7:30 am Central Time. Participants can access a live audio webcast via the Investor Relations section of the company’s website. An archived recording will be available shortly after the event concludes.

Conference Call Details

Investors wishing to listen via telephone can dial 877-918-3040 from within the United States or +1 312-470-7282 from outside the country. Calls must be placed at least 10 minutes before the start time. The participant passcode for both lines is 1944793.

About CME Group

CME Group operates as the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. It enables clients to trade futures, options, cash, and OTC markets across major asset classes including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products, and metals.

The company facilitates trading through platforms such as CME Globex for futures and options on futures, BrokerTec for fixed income, and EBS for foreign exchange. It also operates CME Clearing, one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing providers.

CME Group plans to launch E-mini Equity Factor futures on September 21, pending regulatory review. The move expands the world’s leading derivatives marketplace’s equity product suite.

The Chicago-based exchange stated the new contracts will be added to its existing offerings, subject to final regulatory approval. No specific details regarding contract specifications or initial trading volumes were disclosed in the announcement.

Product Expansion

The introduction of these factor-based futures represents a strategic addition to CME Group’s equity derivatives lineup. By launching E-mini versions, the exchange likely aims to provide accessible exposure to specific equity factors for a broader range of investors.

Regulatory clearance remains the final hurdle before the September 21 start date. Until then, market participants await further technical specifications and trading rules.