CME SEC Filing News — CME Group Inc.

Latest SEC filings for CME Group Inc. (CME) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-24.

CME Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates contract markets for the trading of futures and options on futures contracts worldwide. It offers futures and options products based on interest rates, equity indexes, and foreign exchange; and agricultural, energy, and metals commodities, as well as fixed income and foreign currency trading services. The company provides clearing house services, including clearing, settling, and guaranteeing futures and options contracts, and cleared swap…
Sector: Financial Services Industry: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges Market Cap: $96.3B CIK: 1156375
20
Total Filings
1
Bullish Signals
0
Bearish Signals
18
Insider Transactions
1
Material Events (8-K)
1
Periodic Reports
Insider sentiment for CME is currently leaning bullish. Of the 20 recent SEC filings, 1 carry bullish signals versus 0 bearish. This reflects more insider buying activity than selling in the recent filing window — a signal worth tracking alongside fundamental analysis. There were 18 insider transactions (Form 4) in this period.
CME Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-06-29 — 2026-07-24
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
1 buy vs 0 sells
Net insider buying in this period — more purchases than sales reported.
Largest Transaction
$77.9K
SHEPARD WILLIAM R (Director) · 2026-06-29
338 shares · Form 4
Recent SEC Filings
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-07-24

CME filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

CME GROUP INC. filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-22

CME filed 8-K — material company event

CME GROUP INC. filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Tierney Robert J JR (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Tierney Robert J JR (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

GEPSMAN MARTIN J (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: GEPSMAN MARTIN J (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Insider Buying 2026-06-29

CME insider SHEPARD WILLIAM R (Director) bought 338 shares (~$77.9K)

SHEPARD WILLIAM R, listed as Director at CME GROUP INC., reported an open-market purchase of 338 CME shares in a Form 4 filing. Insider buying is often treated as a bullish signal because company insiders are committing their own capital.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: SHEPARD WILLIAM R (Director) Shares: 338 Est. Value: $77.9K
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Seifu Rahael (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Seifu Rahael (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Suskind Dennis (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Suskind Dennis (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

SIEGEL HOWARD J (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: SIEGEL HOWARD J (Director) Shares: 1,067
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Mulchrone Patrick J (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Mulchrone Patrick J (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Maloney Patrick W (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Maloney Patrick W (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Lucas Deborah J (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Lucas Deborah J (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Lockett Phyllis M (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Lockett Phyllis M (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Kaye Daniel G (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Kaye Daniel G (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Hobert William W (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Hobert William W (Director) Shares: 41,707
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Ford Harold Eugene Jr. (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Ford Harold Eugene Jr. (Director) Shares: 1,067
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Durkin Bryan T (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Durkin Bryan T (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Cook Elizabeth A (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Cook Elizabeth A (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Carey Charles P (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Carey Charles P (Director) Shares: 1,067
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Bitsberger Timothy S. (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Bitsberger Timothy S. (Director) Shares: 645
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

CME insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Benesh Kathryn (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Benesh Kathryn (Director) Shares: 645

Understanding CME Group Inc.'s SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of CME shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that CME Group Inc. must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering CME Group Inc.'s financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — CME SEC Filings

What SEC filings does CME Group Inc. submit to the SEC?

CME Group Inc. (CME) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about CME?

A Form 4 for CME discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from CME Group Inc.?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for CME?

The 10-K is CME Group Inc.'s annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all CME SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical CME Group Inc. filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for CME. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does CME Group Inc. file with the SEC?

CME Group Inc. files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling CME shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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