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NDAQ·Nasdaq, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
High
$91.08
Open
$90.47
Market Cap
51.40B
52W High
$101.78
Low
$90.38
P. Close
$90.88
P/E
26.88
52W Low
$77.09
Fwd P/E
20.52
Mean Target
$106.47
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
Nasdaq and its peers in the financial exchanges and data sector reported satisfactory first-quarter earnings, with aggregate revenues surpassing analyst consensus by 1.2%. This performance was driven by stable trading fees and rising demand for data analytics, alongside international expansion efforts. However, the sector continues to navigate challenges including ongoing regulatory scrutiny, competition from alternative trading venues, and significant technology investment requirements. Nasdaq's own Q1 revenues exceeded analyst expectations by 1.2%, reflecting its role as a pioneer in electronic trading and its diversified business across global exchanges, technology, data, and corporate services. Looking ahead, investors will monitor how these companies manage regulatory pressures and the ongoing need for technological upgrades while capitalizing on expansion opportunities.
Earnings Summary
Nasdaq, Inc. is a global technology provider serving the financial industry, offering solutions across market services, financial technology, and capital access platforms. Operating within the Financial Services sector, specifically the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry, Nasdaq plays a crucial role in the global financial ecosystem by facilitating capital markets and providing essential data and infrastructure. The company's business model is multifaceted, encompassing exchange operations, clearing services, data distribution, index licensing, and listing platforms. In its recent earnings performance, Nasdaq demonstrated a consistent upward trend in both Earnings Per Share (EPS) and revenue. For Q4 2025, the company reported an actual EPS of $0.96 against an estimate of $0.9318, and actual revenue of $1.392 billion against an estimate of $1.3918 billion. This followed a strong Q3 2025 where actual EPS was $0.88, exceeding the estimate of $0.84838. The trend shows acceleration, with Q2 2025 also showing a beat with actual EPS of $0.85 versus an estimate of $0.81304. This pattern indicates Nasdaq has consistently met or exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the most recent quarters for which data is available, and revenue estimates have also been met or surpassed. Historically, Nasdaq has shown a positive year-over-year growth trajectory in its revenue, with EPS also generally trending upwards. The company has a pattern of beating analyst estimates for EPS in most of the recent quarters, demonstrating operational strength and effective management. For instance, Q1 2026 saw actual EPS of $0.96 against an estimate of $0.9508, continuing the beat streak. While revenue estimates were not consistently provided for earlier quarters, the available data for Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 shows actual revenue meeting or exceeding estimates, reinforcing a pattern of solid financial execution. Recent news indicates Nasdaq has halted trading for TJGC Group Limited, a development that warrants investor attention for further clarification. Concurrently, the SEC is reportedly developing a framework for tokenized stock trading, which could significantly impact the digital asset landscape. Nasdaq's Private Market is also partnering with Polymarket to provide data for prediction markets. However, the bankruptcy filing of Bitcoin Depot, a Nasdaq-listed entity, highlights challenges in the crypto infrastructure space. Despite these mixed developments, analysts maintain an optimistic outlook for NDAQ, with some metrics suggesting potential undervaluation. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for the company's ability to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets and the potential impact of tokenized stock trading frameworks. Key will be the continued execution on revenue growth and EPS beats, particularly in the upcoming quarters, and how the company integrates new data partnerships and manages any potential fallout from regulatory actions or market volatility in associated entities. The upcoming Q2 2026 earnings report will be crucial for assessing the continuation of these trends.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.74$0.80$0.87$0.93$0.99Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.95 - -
Q1'26$0.95$0.96+1.0%
Q4'25$0.93$0.96+3.0%
Q3'25$0.85$0.88+3.7%
Q2'25$0.81$0.85+4.5%
Q1'25$0.77$0.79+2.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.2B$1.3B$1.3B$1.4B$1.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.5B - -
Q1'26$1.4B$1.4B+0.6%
Q4'25$1.4B$1.4B+0.0%
Q3'25 - $1.3B -
Q2'25 - $1.3B -
Q1'25 - $1.2B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

NDAQ Stock Snapshot

NDAQ is currently trading at $91.03, giving Nasdaq, Inc. a market cap of 51.40B and a P/E ratio of 26.9. Today's range spans $90.38–$91.08, with shares opening at $90.47 and moving up $0.15 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 64/100.

Over the past year NDAQ has traded between $77.09 and $101.78 - the current price is +18.1% off the 52-week low and -10.6% from the high. 26 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $106.47 (range $82.00–$120.00), implying upside of +17.0%.

Dividend-paying Financial Services stocks at the large-cap level tend to attract a different buyer mix than pure growth names - and NDAQ (51.40B market cap) with a BUY read (82/100) and bullish sentiment (64/100) benefits from both income-oriented and growth-oriented flows. The current P/E ratio stands at 26.9. Price: $91.03 (in the middle of its 52-week range in $77.09–$101.78). When technical momentum aligns with that dual-buyer base, the price path tends to be more durable than single-buyer-type momentum trades.

The combination of a BUY signal (82/100) and bullish news sentiment (64/100) puts NDAQ on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 51.40B in Financial Services market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $91.03 (in the middle of its 52-week range in the $77.09–$101.78 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.