Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

CME Group Shares (Diluted) increased by 0.8% to 363.2M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.8%, from 360.2M to 363.2M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase relative to basic shares indicates a higher reliance on equity-based compensation or convertible debt financing.

Detailed definition

Weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted) includes the total number of basic common shares plus all additional share...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared against basic shares to determine the 'dilution overhang' present in a company's capital structure.

Metric ID: is_weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value358.9M359M359.2M359.2M359.3M359.3M359.4M359.6M359.8M359.9M360M360.2M360.4M360.4M363.2M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.1%+0.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.8%
YoY Change+0.1%+0.1%+0.0%+0.1%+0.1%+0.1%+0.1%+0.1%+0.1%+0.1%+0.1%+0.8%
Range358.9M363.2M
CAGR+0.3%
Avg YoY Growth+0.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.1%
Current Streak14+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CME Group's shares (diluted)?
CME Group (CME) reported shares (diluted) of 363.2M in Q1 2026.
How has CME Group's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
CME Group's shares (diluted) increased by 0.8% year-over-year, from 360.2M to 363.2M.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The total number of shares that would exist if all 'potential' shares, like employee stock options, were converted into real stock.