Goodwill
CME Group Goodwill decreased by 0.1% to $10.51B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.1%, from $10.5B to $10.51B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a -0.5% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High levels indicate significant historical M&A activity; impairment charges signal that previous acquisitions have failed to meet performance expectations.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair value of identifiable net assets during an acquisition. It reflects t...
Peer comparison
Common in consolidating industries; peers with high goodwill are often those that have pursued aggressive inorganic growth strategies.
goodwillHistorical Data
| 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 | $10.54B | $10.53B | $10.53B | $10.52B | $10.48B | $10.45B | $10.48B | $10.49B | $10.49B | $10.48B | $10.5B | $10.49B | $10.49B | $10.51B | $10.49B | $10.5B | $10.52B | $10.51B | $10.51B | $10.51B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.1% | -0.0% | -0.1% | -0.3% | -0.4% | +0.3% | +0.1% | +0.0% | -0.1% | +0.2% | -0.1% | -0.0% | +0.2% | -0.3% | +0.1% | +0.2% | -0.1% | +0.0% | -0.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -0.6% | -0.8% | -0.4% | -0.2% | +0.1% | +0.3% | +0.1% | -0.0% | -0.0% | +0.3% | -0.1% | +0.1% | +0.3% | +0.0% | +0.3% | +0.1% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CME Group Inc. | $10.52B | $10.48B | $10.45B | $10.48B | $10.49B | $10.49B | $10.48B | $10.5B |
| CBOT | $5.07B | $5.07B | $5.07B | $5.07B | $5.07B | $5.07B | $5.07B | $5.07B |
| NEX | $2.95B | $2.92B | $2.88B | $2.91B | $2.92B | $2.93B | $2.91B | $2.93B |
| Nymex | — | — | — | $2.46B | — | — | — | $2.46B |
| Other CME Segments | $40.4M | $40.4M | $40.4M | $40.4M | $40.4M | $35.8M | $35.2M | $35.9M |
| Total | $10.52B | $10.48B | $10.45B | $10.48B | $10.49B | $10.49B | $10.48B | $10.5B |
CBOT, CME Group Inc., NEX, Nymex, Other CME Segments were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Goodwill at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CME Group's goodwill?
- CME Group (CME) reported goodwill of $10.51B in Q1 2026.
- How has CME Group's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- CME Group's goodwill increased by 0.1% year-over-year, from $10.5B to $10.51B.
- What is the long-term trend for CME Group's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), CME Group's goodwill has grown at a -0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.8B to $10.51B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The excess purchase price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of its identifiable net assets.