Wells Fargo Raises CME Price Target to $333

Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight rating on CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) on October 22, 2026, lifting its price target from $315.00 to $333.00. The research note gives a forward-looking view on the financial exchange operator as shares move through the autumn trading session. CME Group closed at $306.73 on the day of the update.

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$295.79 ▲ +13.42% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 21, 2026

Wells Fargo's Call on CME Group Inc.

In its October 22, 2026 note, Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating while bumping the price target up to $333.00 from $315.00. This follows an earlier adjustment by the firm on October 14, 2026, when it held an Overweight rating with a $315.00 target.

Other Institutional Activity in CME Group Inc.

Other major fund managers adjusted their positions in the exchange operator recently. Carnegie Investment Counsel trimmed its holdings by 7,393 shares to end with 152,288 shares valued at about $37.86 million. Meanwhile, Sanders Capital, LLC grew its holdings by 906,692 shares, bringing its stake to 5,067,740 shares worth about $1.55 billion.

CME Group Inc. Stock Up 0.8%

CME Group Inc. shares recently traded around $295.79 as of October 22, 2026, sitting about 3.6% below their $306.73 close on the day of the Wells Fargo note. The stock trades above both its 50-day moving average of $274.96 and its 200-day moving average of $278.92. Shares sit roughly 10.1% below their 52-week high of $329.16 and about 35.5% above their 52-week low of $218.31.

Recent Earnings

CME Group Inc. reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $6.76 billion and earnings per share of $11.79. The company operates with a net profit margin of 63.4% and posted a return on equity of 15.8%.

Dividend

The company distributes an annual dividend rate of $5.20 per share, which represents a dividend yield of 1.76% based on recent trading levels. Its dividend payout ratio stands at 95.4%.

Insider Buying and Selling at CME Group Inc.

Company insiders executed several transactions over recent months, including a purchase of 339 shares by Director William R Shepard at an average price of $230.57 on June 25, 2026. Chief Executive Officer Terrence A Duffy sold 15,000 shares on September 10, 2026. Director Elizabeth A Cook sold 500 shares at $280.11 on September 14, 2026. Director William R Shepard also bought 292 shares at $268.76 on September 25, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Other Wall Street firms updated their views alongside Wells Fargo on October 22, 2026. Barclays maintained an Equal-Weight rating with a $321.00 price target. Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating with a $330.00 target, and JP Morgan upgraded the stock to Overweight with a $367.00 target. Overall, the stock carries a consensus hold recommendation from 16 analysts, with a mean price target of $292.94.

About CME Group Inc.

CME Group Inc. operates electronic trading platforms and clearing houses where market participants trade futures and options contracts based on interest rates, agricultural commodities, foreign exchange, energy, and metals. These markets allow banks, funds, and corporations to manage financial risks or take positions on global economic trends.

Bottom Line

Wells Fargo's higher price target highlights continued confidence from the firm even as the stock trades near its recent levels. Investors will watch upcoming earnings reports and exchange volume trends to see if market activity matches these expectations.