On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 21, 2026, CME Group (CME -0.11%) announced revenue of $1.7 billion, up 13% year over year. The derivatives exchange operator compounds value by deepening liquidity pools and saving institutional clients billions of dollars in collateral margins. As market volatility persists, trading activity fuels recurring revenue streams across multiple asset classes. Three things management said stand out. 1. Capital Efficiency Drives Strong Customer Retention and Vo ...