NDAQ

Nasdaq

Fundamental data last updated:March 30, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Financial Services

industry

Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

04/23/26

Business Summary

Nasdaq operates a global electronic marketplace for buying and selling securities and provides financial data, analytics, and technology solutions to market participants. The company supports capital markets infrastructure, including stock exchanges, clearing services, and data products for institutional and retail investors.

VALUATION

P/E

26.4

Market Cap ($M USD)

$46,463

Forward P/E

18.6

PEG

2

PRICE TO SALES

5.7

PRICE TO BOOK

3.8

EV / EBITDA

16.8

5-Year Average P/E

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.30%

Annual Payout

$1.08

Payout Ratio

33.70%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

10+

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

10.60%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$3.12

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$4.38

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

8.30%

Return on Equity (ROE)

14.60%

Operating Margin

29.50%

Debt-to-Equity

0.8

Piotroski F-Score

9

Altman Z-Score

2.4

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

9.60%%

Current Ratio

1

Quick Ratio

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Nasdaq has a market cap of $46,463M and trades at a P/E of 26.4 with a forward P/E of 18.6, reflecting expectations for earnings growth. The company generates a 14.60% operating margin and an 8.30% return on equity, supported by a debt/equity ratio of 29.50%. With a dividend per share of 1.30% and a TTM yield of 0.8, the stock also carries a short float of 10.60% ahead of its next earnings report on 04/23/26.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a Financial Data & Stock Exchanges company, Nasdaq’s business model is inherently technology-driven, relying heavily on trading platforms and financial data infrastructure. Its position within Financial Data & Stock Exchanges suggests ongoing dependence on advanced systems and automation.

The Bull Case

The forward P/E of 18.6 compared to the current P/E of 26.4 suggests anticipated earnings improvement, supported by estimated EPS next year of $3.12. A manageable debt/equity ratio of 29.50% and 10+ dividend 5-year average growth may appeal to long-term investors seeking stability and income growth.

The Bear Case

A PEG forward ratio of 2 indicates that growth expectations may already be priced into the stock. Additionally, a short float of 10.60% and a relatively modest operating margin of 14.60% could signal skepticism about near-term performance.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

1.50%

Analyst Consensus

1.36

Average Analyst Price Target

$111.94

Institutional Ownership %

86.90%

1-Year Beta

0.89

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

10.90%%

Distance to 52-Week High

80.10%%

Distance to 52-Week Low

125.70%%