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NASDAQ:NDAQ

Nasdaq (NDAQ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$62.94
-0.06 (-0.10%)
(As of 02:04 PM ET)
Today's Range
$62.82
$63.52
50-Day Range
$55.42
$63.00
52-Week Range
$46.88
$63.52
Volume
1.19 million shs
Average Volume
3.16 million shs
Market Capitalization
$36.24 billion
P/E Ratio
29.83
Dividend Yield
1.40%
Price Target
$63.70

Nasdaq MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.63 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
0.8% Upside
$63.70 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.60% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.46
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.51mentions of Nasdaq in the last 14 days
Based on 18 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.80 B Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.41%
From $2.74 to $3.08 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.96 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

16th out of 858 stocks

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services Industry

1st out of 9 stocks

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About Nasdaq Stock (NASDAQ:NDAQ)

Nasdaq, Inc. operates as a technology company that serves capital markets and other industries worldwide. It operates in three segments: Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology, and Market Services. The Capital Access Platforms segment sells and distributes historical and real-time market data; and develops and licenses Nasdaq-branded indices and financial products. This segment also offers investor relations intelligence, governance solutions, and ESG solutions; and insights and workflow solutions, as well as operates listing platforms. The Financial Technology segment offers Verafin, a cloud-based platform to detect, investigate, and report money laundering and financial frauds; surveillance solutions, including a SaaS platform to assist in complying with market rules, regulations, and internal market surveillance policies; AxiomSL, a risk data management and regulatory reporting solution; and Calypso, a front-to-back trading technology solution for the financial market. This segment also handles assets, comprising cash equities, equity derivatives, currencies, various interest-bearing securities, commodities, energy products, and digital currencies; and trade management and colocation services. The Market Platforms segment offers equity derivative trading and clearing, cash equity trading, fixed income and commodities trading and clearing, and currency trading services. This segment operates various exchanges and other marketplace facilities across various asset classes which includes derivatives, commodities, cash equity, debt, structured products, and exchange traded products; and provides clearing, settlement, and central depository services. The company was formerly known as The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nasdaq, Inc. in September 2015. Nasdaq, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

NDAQ Stock Price History

NDAQ Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/31/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
3/13/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Security & commodity brokers, dealers, exchanges & services
Sub-Industry
Specialized Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:NDAQ
CUSIP
63110310
Employees
8,525
Year Founded
1971

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$63.70
High Stock Price Target
$82.00
Low Stock Price Target
$49.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+1.1%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.63
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.06 billion
Pretax Margin
23.10%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.06 billion
Cash Flow
$3.14 per share
Book Value
$18.76 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
571,441,000
Market Cap
$36.27 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.92

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Should I Buy Nasdaq Stock? NDAQ Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Nasdaq was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:08 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Nasdaq, Inc.:

  • Nasdaq, Inc. has shown consistent growth in its market capitalization, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company offers a diverse range of financial technology solutions, including risk management and regulatory reporting tools, which can attract investors looking for innovative services.
  • Nasdaq's stock price has been steadily increasing, reflecting positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation.
  • With a focus on ESG solutions and governance services, Nasdaq is aligning itself with the growing trend of sustainable investing, appealing to socially responsible investors.
  • The company's presence in various market segments, such as equity derivatives, commodities trading, and currency trading, provides diversification opportunities for investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Nasdaq, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite its growth, Nasdaq, Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry with other major players, which could pose challenges to maintaining market share.
  • The company's P/E ratio of 28.44 and P/E/G ratio of 2.72 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued, potentially limiting short-term gains for investors.
  • Nasdaq's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94 suggests a moderate level of financial leverage, which could increase the company's risk exposure during economic downturns.
  • Market volatility and regulatory changes can impact Nasdaq's performance, leading to fluctuations in its stock price and investor returns.
  • Investors should carefully monitor Nasdaq's financial reports and market developments to make informed decisions due to the company's exposure to various asset classes and market services.

NDAQ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Nasdaq stock right now?

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nasdaq in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NDAQ shares.
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What is Nasdaq's stock price target for 2024?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Nasdaq's shares. Their NDAQ share price targets range from $49.00 to $82.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $63.70 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have NDAQ shares performed in 2024?

Nasdaq's stock was trading at $58.14 at the start of the year. Since then, NDAQ stock has increased by 8.7% and is now trading at $63.17.
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Are investors shorting Nasdaq?

Nasdaq saw a decrease in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,450,000 shares, a decrease of 33.3% from the February 29th total of 5,170,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,050,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days.
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When is Nasdaq's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
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How can I listen to Nasdaq's earnings call?

Nasdaq will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 25th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Nasdaq's earnings last quarter?

Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January, 31st. The financial services provider reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.70 by $0.02. The financial services provider earned $1.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.08 billion. Nasdaq had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.28% and a net margin of 17.48%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 21.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.64 EPS.
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How often does Nasdaq pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Nasdaq?

Nasdaq announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 13th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.22 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.39%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 13th.
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Is Nasdaq a good dividend stock?

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.41%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 41.71%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NDAQ will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.57% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for NDAQ.

When did Nasdaq's stock split?

Shares of Nasdaq split on Monday, August 29th 2022. The 3-1 split was announced on Wednesday, July 20th 2022. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, August 26th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 300 shares after the split.

What other stocks do shareholders of Nasdaq own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Nasdaq investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), Block (SQ), Intel (INTC), Micron Technology (MU), Visa (V), Home Depot (HD) and Baidu (BIDU).

Who are Nasdaq's major shareholders?

Nasdaq's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Thoma Bravo L.P. (12.42%), Vanguard Group Inc. (7.81%), Vanguard Group Inc. (7.83%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (4.19%), Franklin Resources Inc. (1.47%) and Capital World Investors (1.38%). Insiders that own company stock include Adena T Friedman, Ann M Dennison, Bradley J Peterson, Bradley J Peterson, Bryan Everard Smith, Dubai Ltd Borse, Jeffery W Yabuki, Jeremy Skule, Johan Torgeby, Lars Ottersgard, Lauren B Dillard, Michael R Splinter, Michael R Splinter, Michelle Lynn Daly, Pc Nelson Griggs, Roland Chai and Steven D Black.
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How do I buy shares of Nasdaq?

Shares of NDAQ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:NDAQ) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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