Operating Expenses
Amortization expense
CME Group Amortization expense increased by 0.4% to $56.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.6%, from $55.20M to $56.10M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization expense shows relatively stable performance with a -1.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 24, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often follows significant acquisitions, while a decrease may signal that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or customer relationships, over...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for companies with significant intellectual property or acquired intangible assets.
Metric ID:
cat_amortization_expenseHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $59.40M | $59.00M | $58.60M | $58.40M | $57.10M | $55.50M | $56.70M | $56.80M | $57.00M | $57.20M | $55.60M | $55.20M | $55.50M | $55.70M | $55.30M | $55.20M | $56.10M | $56.20M | $55.90M | $56.10M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.7% | -0.7% | -0.3% | -2.2% | -2.8% | +2.2% | +0.2% | +0.4% | +0.4% | -2.8% | -0.7% | +0.5% | +0.4% | -0.7% | -0.2% | +1.6% | +0.2% | -0.5% | +0.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -3.9% | -5.9% | -3.2% | -2.7% | -0.2% | +3.1% | -1.9% | -2.8% | -2.6% | -2.6% | -0.5% | +0.0% | +1.1% | +0.9% | +1.1% | +1.6% |
Range$55.20M – $59.40M
CAGR-1.2%
Avg YoY Growth-1.2%
Median YoY Growth-1.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CME Group's amortization expense?
- CME Group (CME) reported amortization expense of $56.10M in Q1 2026.
- How has CME Group's amortization expense changed year-over-year?
- CME Group's amortization expense increased by 1.6% year-over-year, from $55.20M to $56.10M.
- What is the long-term trend for CME Group's amortization expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CME Group's amortization expense has grown at a -1.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $237.60M to $223.40M.
- What does amortization expense mean?
- The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.