Nasdaq Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Nasdaq has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 10.3%, while the Capital Markets industry saw earnings growing at 7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.5% per year. Nasdaq's return on equity is 16.4%, and it has net margins of 35%.
Key information
10.30%
Earnings growth rate
5.89%
EPS growth rate
| Capital Markets Industry Growth | 10.26% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.51% |
| Return on equity | 16.40% |
| Net Margin | 35.04% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 25
Nasdaq: 23-Hour Trading Is The Now; Global Financial Infrastructure Is The Future
Summary Nasdaq is evolving beyond its core exchange business, integrating deeply into global financial infrastructure and expanding software and data offerings. NDAQ's 23-hour trading initiative, strategic acquisitions (Adenza, Verafin, Dasseti), and proprietary data position it for long-term growth and AI-driven opportunities. Current valuation is rich with a TTM GAAP PE of 28.64 and TTM PS near 10, demanding robust future free cash flow growth to justify current prices. While debt from acquisitions and high CapEx are concerns, resilient margins and integration with global finance support a buy rating for long-term investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 13
Nasdaq revenue will grow by 7.17% while profit margin surges to 35%
Four Crashes. Recovery Times of Two Years, Fifteen Years, and Five Months.Analysis Article • Jul 26
Nasdaq, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 7.4%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Nasdaq, Inc. ( NASDAQ:NDAQ ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of market...
Narrative Update • Jul 24
NDAQ: AI And Tokenization Platforms Will Drive Post 2026 Re Rating
Nasdaq's updated analyst price target has moved higher by about $3.50 to roughly $110, as analysts point to stronger volume trends, modestly higher profit margin assumptions, and continued confidence in the company’s AI and tokenization driven Solutions business to support adjusted earnings forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nasdaq highlights a mix of enthusiasm around the Solutions business and AI opportunities, alongside some caution about competitive pressures and valuation risk.Narrative Update • Jun 18
NDAQ: AI And Crypto Derivatives Expansion Will Support Post 2026 Re Rating
Nasdaq's updated analyst price target edges higher by about $0.07, with analysts pointing to steady expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, as well as research highlighting potential long-term benefits from retail trading volumes and prediction market opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nasdaq stock highlights a mix of optimism around long-term growth drivers and some caution around competitive pressures in certain trading products.Narrative Update • Jun 04
NDAQ: Tokenization And Extended Trading Hours Will Support Post 2026 Re Rating
Analysts have made a small trim to the fair value estimate for Nasdaq, with the updated price target now about $0.20 lower. They are factoring in slightly higher long run revenue growth, a modestly softer profit margin profile, a marginally lower discount rate, and a steady future P/E multiple, supported by recent research that sees limited impact from new bitcoin futures competition and mixed but generally constructive recalibrations from major firms.Narrative Update • Apr 26
NDAQ: AI And Fintech Platform Durability Will Support Re Rating Beyond 2026
Analysts have slightly adjusted the Nasdaq price target to about $106.70 from roughly $106.90, reflecting modest tweaks to assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E, while citing continued confidence in the durability of its platform and its role in financial technology and AI. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nasdaq reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets around the low US$100s and refining their views on execution, valuation and growth in financial technology and AI.Narrative Update • Apr 11
NDAQ: AI And Fintech Platform Durability Will Drive Re Rating Beyond 2026
Nasdaq's analyst fair value estimate has been reduced by about $3 to $106.87, as analysts modestly adjust assumptions for growth, margins, and future P/E, while still emphasizing the durability of its technology platform and AI exposure highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Nasdaq reflects a mix of optimism around the company’s platform and AI exposure, alongside a few more cautious tweaks to price targets and ratings.Narrative Update • Mar 27
NDAQ: AI And Fintech Platform Durability Will Drive Re Rating Through 2026
Narrative Update on Nasdaq The updated analyst price target for Nasdaq edges higher to about $110 from roughly $109, with analysts pointing to refined assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a stable discount rate, and a modestly higher future P/E as they gain confidence in the durability of the platform and its exposure to financial technology and AI. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around higher price targets and an upgraded rating, all tied to views on Nasdaq's platform durability, execution in financial technology, and exposure to AI themes.Narrative Update • Mar 12
NDAQ: AI And Fintech Platform Strength Will Support Re Rating Through 2026
The implied fair value estimate for Nasdaq has inched up by about $0.80 to $108.53 as analysts factor in updated revenue growth assumptions, modest tweaks to discount and margin inputs, and a series of recent price target increases that highlight confidence in the durability of its platform and its role as a beneficiary of AI. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Nasdaq has been broadly constructive, with several bullish analysts adjusting price targets higher and one upgrade following the latest investor day.Narrative Update • Feb 26
NDAQ: Higher Quality Solutions Mix Will Support Re Rating On Execution Through 2026
Nasdaq's updated analyst price target edges down by about $0.60 as analysts factor in slightly softer revenue growth and modestly lower future P/E assumptions, even as recent research notes have continued to lift individual firm targets in the $113 to $120 range. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Nasdaq shows most price targets moving higher into the low to mid US$110s, with a few reaching US$120.Narrative Update • Feb 10
NDAQ: Higher Quality Solutions Mix Will Support Share Re Rating Through 2026
Nasdaq's updated analyst price target edges lower to about $108 from roughly $109 as analysts factor in slightly softer modeled revenue growth, a modest tweak to discount rates, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. This is partly offset by a small uplift in expected profit margins and a series of recent target increases from major firms.Narrative Update • Jan 26
NDAQ: Solutions Shift And Higher Quality Revenue Mix Will Drive Upside Through 2026
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Nasdaq higher to about $109.36 from $104.67, citing slightly stronger profit margin assumptions, modestly adjusted revenue growth expectations, and a higher future P/E multiple, supported by recent rounds of price target increases from firms across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has tilted more constructive on Nasdaq, with several price target increases and at least one rating upgrade contributing to the higher fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Jan 12
NDAQ: Technology Solutions And AI Surveillance Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Through 2026
Analysts have nudged their average price targets for Nasdaq higher, reflecting a modest increase in fair value to about $104.67. This comes as they factor in updated models, recent price target hikes across several firms, and continued focus on the company’s exchange and technology solutions businesses.Narrative Update • Dec 24
NDAQ: Technology Solutions Mix Will Support Balanced Risk Reward Into 2026
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Nasdaq higher to $104 from about $103, citing an improved revenue growth trajectory, a modestly lower discount rate, and expectations that the company’s ongoing shift toward higher quality, technology driven revenue streams will support a richer future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a broadly constructive stance on Nasdaq, with multiple firms lifting price targets and highlighting strengthening fundamentals across the company’s technology and solutions businesses.Narrative Update • Dec 10
NDAQ: Higher Quality Solutions Revenue Will Drive Continued Share Upside Into 2026
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Nasdaq higher to the low $110s from the high $100s, citing accelerating, higher quality solutions revenue and a supportive macro backdrop that they expect will sustain or even quicken the company’s growth momentum into 2026. Analyst Commentary Street research in recent weeks has grown more constructive on Nasdaq, pointing to an improving earnings trajectory and a higher quality revenue mix that is reinforcing the stock's re-rating case.Narrative Update • Nov 26
NDAQ: Accelerating Solutions Business Momentum Will Support Further Share Upside Into 2026
Analysts have raised their price target for Nasdaq, increasing it by approximately $0.78 to $103.13. They cite accelerating revenue growth across its solutions business and a constructive outlook supported by recent research updates.Narrative Update • Nov 09
NDAQ: Continued Revenue Momentum Will Drive Performance After Strong Q3 Results
The analyst price target for Nasdaq has been raised by $1, with analysts citing strong Q3 results and continued revenue growth momentum as key drivers for the positive revision. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from research analysts highlights both positive outlooks and areas of caution regarding Nasdaq's performance and future prospects.Narrative Update • Oct 26
Momentum in Technology and AWS Collaboration Will Drive Broader Market Transformation
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Nasdaq, raising it by $1.00 to $102.67. They cite strong recent earnings results and continued momentum in core business segments.Narrative Update • Oct 12
Product Investments And AWS Partnership Will Modernize Global Markets
Nasdaq's analyst price target saw a modest increase of $1.00, with analysts citing steady revenue growth, resilient profit margins, and positive momentum in market services and index businesses as factors supporting this upward adjustment. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research on Nasdaq highlights a broadly constructive tone, with incremental adjustments to price targets and nuanced views on future growth and market execution.Seeking Alpha • Apr 25
Nasdaq: Re-Rating After Coming Through
Summary Nasdaq, Inc.'s $10.5 billion acquisition of Adenza in 2023 has strengthened and diversified its business, despite initial concerns about leverage and dilution. Organic growth and earnings have rebounded, justifying a re-rating of shares, which now trade at a modest premium to the market. Nasdaq's impressive operating margins and strategic divestments have helped reduce leverage, making it relatively attractive compared to pricey peers. While Nasdaq's fundamentals are strong, and growth prospects are decent, I am not in a rush to chase NDAQ shares at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Nasdaq makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 5,614 | 1,967 | 2,261 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 5,419 | 1,912 | 2,203 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 5,249 | 1,788 | 2,132 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 5,084 | 1,625 | 2,077 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 4,915 | 1,508 | 2,046 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 4,769 | 1,278 | 2,014 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 4,649 | 1,117 | 2,032 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,539 | 959 | 2,022 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,334 | 947 | 1,932 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,098 | 991 | 1,836 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,895 | 1,059 | 1,732 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,685 | 1,103 | 1,658 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,635 | 1,103 | 1,649 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,604 | 1,143 | 1,637 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,582 | 1,125 | 1,630 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,561 | 1,143 | 1,602 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,508 | 1,138 | 1,590 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,461 | 1,173 | 1,555 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,420 | 1,187 | 1,519 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,322 | 1,153 | 1,493 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,200 | 1,128 | 1,416 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 3,053 | 1,028 | 1,365 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,903 | 933 | 1,356 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,761 | 911 | 1,297 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,678 | 797 | 1,270 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,602 | 730 | 1,265 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,535 | 774 | 1,208 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,533 | 527 | 1,221 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,502 | 540 | 1,218 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,494 | 528 | 1,208 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,526 | 458 | 1,235 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,513 | 748 | 1,215 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,515 | 754 | 1,209 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,496 | 738 | 1,201 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,411 | 729 | 1,155 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,379 | 258 | 1,152 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 2,361 | 220 | 1,157 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,324 | 144 | 1,140 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,276 | 106 | 1,118 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,214 | 481 | 1,073 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,158 | 488 | 1,032 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,117 | 551 | 1,017 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,090 | 428 | 1,023 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,072 | 366 | 1,016 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: NDAQ has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: NDAQ's current net profit margins (35%) are higher than last year (30.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: NDAQ's earnings have grown by 10.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: NDAQ's earnings growth over the past year (30.4%) exceeds its 5-year average (10.3% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: NDAQ earnings growth over the past year (30.4%) did not outperform the Capital Markets industry 32.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: NDAQ's Return on Equity (16.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/16 03:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Nasdaq, Inc. is covered by 31 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kevin Heal | Argus Research Company |
| Roger Freeman | Barclays |
| "Benjamin Budish | Barclays |