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CME Group News Release Media contact Chris Grams . 312.930.3435 Laurie Bischel . 312.648.8698 news@cmegroup.com www.cmegroup.mediaroom.com Investor contact John Peschier . 312.930.8491 CME - G FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CME Group Inc. Reports Second - Quarter 2021 Financial Results CHICAGO , July 28 , 2021 - CME Group Inc. ( NASDAQ : CME ) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2021 . The company reported revenue of $ 1.2 billion and operating income of $ 675 million for the second quarter of 2021. Net income was $ 510 million and diluted earnings per share were $ 1.42 . On an adjusted basis , net income was $ 589 million and diluted earnings per share were $ 1.64 . Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the second quarter of 2021 and 2020 exclude certain items , which are detailed in the reconciliation of non - GAAP results.¹ " As economies continued to recover during the first half of the year , trading increased across a majority of our asset classes , " said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy . " Average daily volume grew by 5 % during Q2 , led by double - digit , year - over - year increases in our Interest Rates , Agricultural and Options markets . We also introduced several innovative new products , including a new suite of micro - sized contracts that allow market users to customize their trading and hedging , as well as new ESG - focused futures contracts that help manage climate - related risk . Looking ahead , we will continue to support our clients ' evolving trading needs through additional product innovation and the upcoming launch of our joint venture company to provide post - trade services for OTC markets . " Second - quarter 2021 ADV was 18.4 million contracts , including non - U.S . ADV of 5.2 million contracts . 1. A reconciliation of the non - GAAP financial results mentioned to the respective GAAP figures can be found within the Reconciliation of GAAP to non - GAAP Measures chart at the end of the financial statements and earnings presentation materials . - more -