STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$4.45
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$8.65
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
2.22%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
1.63%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 30, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Dec 12, 2025
3.10 %
96.35
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2025 | 1.25 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | 1.25 | Sep 09, 2025 | Sep 09, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| May 08, 2025 | 1.25 | Jun 09, 2025 | Jun 09, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 1.25 | Mar 07, 2025 | Mar 07, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 05, 2024 | 5.8 | Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Nov 07, 2024 | 1.15 | Dec 09, 2024 | Dec 09, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Aug 08, 2024 | 1.15 | Sep 09, 2024 | Sep 09, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| May 09, 2024 | 1.15 | Jun 07, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Feb 08, 2024 | 1.15 | Mar 07, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Dec 07, 2023 | 5.25 | Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Nov 09, 2023 | 1.1 | Dec 07, 2023 | Dec 08, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Aug 03, 2023 | 1.1 | Sep 07, 2023 | Sep 08, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 |
| May 04, 2023 | 1.1 | Jun 08, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Feb 02, 2023 | 1.1 | Mar 09, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Dec 08, 2022 | 4.5 | Dec 27, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | 1 | Dec 08, 2022 | Dec 09, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Aug 04, 2022 | 1 | Sep 08, 2022 | Sep 09, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 |
| May 04, 2022 | 1 | Jun 09, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2012 | 5:1 | -0.96% | -0.25% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CME Group Inc. (CME) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. CME Group Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is CME's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. CME's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 2.22.
When did CME last pay a dividend?
CME last paid dividends on 2025-12-30, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-12-12.
When was the last time CME stock split?
CME stock split took place on 23-07-2012.
How did CME's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jul 23, 2012, when CME Group Inc. went through a 5:1 split leaving the shareholder with 5 share(s) who previously owned 1 CME share(s).