CME (CME) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why

CME Group has received an upgrade to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) based on upward revisions in earnings estimates. The company, which operates the Chicago Board of Trade and other exchanges, is expected to earn $12.34 per share for fiscal year 2026. Analysts have steadily raised their consensus estimates over the past three months, with a 0.6% increase, positioning CME in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks for estimate revisions.