Rating Change
Wells Fargo analysts initiated coverage on CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) with a rating of Overweight on October 02, 2026.
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Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage on CME Group Inc. (CME) with Overweight
Wells Fargo analysts initiated coverage on CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) with a rating of Overweight on October 02, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) · new coverage
- Firm
- Wells Fargo
- Rating
- Overweight
- Price at event
- $267.56
- Market capitalization
- $98.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wells Fargo initiated coverage on CME Group Inc. with an Overweight rating on October 2, 2026, reflecting a positive outlook on the derivatives and financial services company.
Market Context
CME Group Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $267.56 with a market capitalization of $98.2B. The stock has declined 2.2% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Wells Fargo provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for CME Group Inc.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for CME Group Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 6 Buy, 2 Hold, 2 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 03, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | N/A |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View CME Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for CME?
A rating of Overweight from Wells Fargo reflects the analyst's outlook on CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the CME forecast page.
