Nasdaq, IncNasdaq: NDAQ
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Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
NASDAQ reports strong Q1 2026 results with 13.7% revenue growth to $1.41 billion and 22% EPS increase to $0.96; increases quarterly dividend to $0.31 per share.
Nasdaq Inc. reported exceptional Q1 2026 results with revenue growth of 13.7% to $1.41 billion and EPS of $0.96 (22% increase), beating estimates of $0.93 EPS and $1.37 billion revenue. The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.31 per share, marking its 14th consecutive year of dividend increases. Nasdaq received SEC approval to extend market operations to 23/5 (launching December 6, 2026) and approved tokenized securities trading. Analyst price targets were raised to $113 from $109 at Bank of America.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30Nasdaq reports strong Q1 2026 with 0.96 EPS beating estimates; Morgan and Piper Sandler maintain Buy ratingsPositive▶
Nasdaq reported strong Q1 2026 earnings with $1.41 billion in revenue and $0.96 EPS, beating analyst expectations of $0.93 (beat by 3.23%). Company announced $1,000 contribution to Trump Accounts for employees' newborns and initiated new trading approvals emphasizing growth in Financial Technology and AI initiatives. Morgan maintained Buy rating on Nasdaq in April 2026; Piper Sandler also maintains Buy rating. Barclays lowered price target to $114 from $116, while Bank of America raised target to $113 from $109. Nasdaq operates as a global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators across three segments: Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology, and Market Services.
Apr 29Nasdaq reports strong Q1 2026 earnings with $1.41B revenue, 21% EPS growth; SEC approves tokenized securities tradingPositive▶
Nasdaq reported strong Q1 2026 earnings with $1.41 billion revenue, 13% year-over-year increase, and diluted EPS of $0.96, up 21% from prior year. SEC approved Nasdaq's proposal for tokenized securities trading on March 18, making it first major U.S. exchange approved. Nasdaq's 23/5 trading launch set for December 6, 2026, with full equity token program expected operational in 2027. Morgan Stanley and Piper Sandler maintained Buy ratings.
Apr 16Nasdaq Inc scheduled Q1 2026 results announcement for April 23, 2026; stock down 4.4% at $84.21 but analysts mixed with price targets ranging $105-$116.Neutral▶
Nasdaq Inc will release Q1 2026 financial results on April 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. Stock has declined 4.4% to $84.21 from recent highs as it navigates challenging market conditions. Q4 2025 EPS beat estimates at $0.96 vs. $0.91 consensus, with next earnings EPS estimate of $0.93. TD Cowen lowered price target to $105 from $106, while Barclays raised its target to $116 from $115. Sandisk Corporation will join the Nasdaq-100 Index on April 20, 2026 replacing Atlassian. The company announced partnerships including collaboration with Talos to bridge crypto with traditional finance and plans to launch equity token design.
Apr 15Nasdaq scheduled Q1 2026 earnings release and call for April 23, while SanDisk joins the Nasdaq-100 Index replacing Atlassian on April 20.Positive▶
Nasdaq will release Q1 2026 financial results on April 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern. SanDisk Corporation will become a component of the Nasdaq-100 Index replacing Atlassian prior to market open on April 20, 2026. TD Cowen lowered price target to $105 from $106, while Barclays raised target to $116 from $115.
Apr 14Nasdaq scheduled Q1 2026 earnings call for April 23 and announced Sandisk will join Nasdaq-100 Index on April 20 replacing Atlassian.Positive▶
Nasdaq will release Q1 2026 financial results and host an earnings call on April 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Sandisk Corporation will join the Nasdaq-100 Index on April 20, 2026, replacing Atlassian Corporation. Nasdaq reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.96, beating estimates of $0.91 by 5.49%. Morgan Stanley maintained Buy rating on April 10.
Apr 13Nasdaq to release Q1 2026 earnings on April 23; Sandisk joins Nasdaq-100 Index effective April 20 replacing Atlassian.Mixed▶
Nasdaq will release Q1 2026 financial results on April 23 with earnings conference call at 8:00 AM ET. Analysts expect 17.7% EPS growth. Sandisk Corporation will join the Nasdaq-100 Index effective April 20, replacing Atlassian. TD Cowen lowered price target to $105 from $106, while Barclays raised target to $116 from $115. Morgan Stanley maintains Buy rating. Stock trading at ~$84.21.
Apr 10Nasdaq reports Q1 2026 statistics and schedules earnings call for April 23; expects 17.7% EPS growth.Mixed▶
Nasdaq (NDAQ) will release Q1 2026 financial results and host earnings conference call on April 23. Company reported March 2026 monthly volumes and Q1 statistics on April 8. Analyst sentiment expects 17.7% EPS growth for Q1 2026. Stock down 4.4% April 9 to $84.21. Barclays raised price target to $116 with Buy rating.
Apr 9Nasdaq receives conditional OCC approval for national trust company charter; Barclays raises price target to $116Positive▶
Nasdaq received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a national trust bank, clearing a regulatory hurdle for the cryptocurrency exchange's institutional custody business. On April 8, Barclays analyst maintained an "Overweight" rating and raised price target from $115 to $116 after Q4 2025 earnings beat consensus estimates at $0.96 EPS versus $0.91 expected. Nasdaq surged 9.98% on April 8 as tokenized trading platform launches and strategic index changes drive institutional interest. Average analyst target of $110 represents 24% upside from current levels with 13 analysts maintaining "Strong Buy" consensus.
Apr 8Nasdaq expands digital asset infrastructure with Talos partnership for tokenized collateral managementPositive▶
Nasdaq announced partnership with Talos (March 23, 2026) integrating digital asset infrastructure with Nasdaq's Calypso and Trade Surveillance platforms for tokenized collateral and compliance monitoring. CEO Adena Friedman executed stock sale of $9.7M. Q1 2026 earnings scheduled April 23. Stock at $87.00 with Strong Buy consensus (14 analysts, $104.07 PT = 20.1% upside). EPS expected $0.93, up 17.7% YoY.
Apr 7Q1 2026 earnings April 23; Nasdaq-100 methodology update May 1; tokenization partnership with Talos.Positive▶
Nasdaq Q1 2026 results April 23. Nasdaq-100 methodology enhancements approved effective May 1. Advancing tokenized trading via Talos partnership. CEO Friedman sold ~$9.7M. Stock $87.68. 14 analysts rate Strong Buy with $104.07 target (+20.1%).
Apr 6Nasdaq Inc partners with Talos on digital assets trading and explores tokenized equities.Positive▶
Nasdaq Inc has announced a partnership with digital assets trading platform Talos to connect infrastructure with Nasdaq's Calypso and Trade Surveillance platforms. Additionally, Nasdaq and the parent company of Kraken are collaborating on a new design for tokenized equities to capitalize on growing interest in tokenization infrastructure. The stock has risen $1.50 since market close (+1.76%), with strong analyst sentiment averaging "Strong Buy" among 14 analysts. The 12-month price target averages $104.07, representing 20.10% upside from current levels. These strategic initiatives position Nasdaq to benefit from emerging trends in digital asset infrastructure and financial technology.
Apr 3NASDAQ to release Q1 2026 results on April 23 with bullish analyst outlook despite market volatility.Positive▶
NASDAQ announced its Q1 2026 earnings conference call for April 23, 2026. Analysts maintain bullish expectations for earnings growth despite broader market volatility. The company is positioned to benefit from strong trading volumes and increased IPO activity. Analyst consensus is Strong Buy with $111.94 average price target.
Apr 2Nasdaq scheduled Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call for April 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.Neutral▶
Nasdaq Inc. announced that Q1 2026 financial results will be released on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with the press release posted at approximately 7:00 AM Eastern and a results conference call at 8:00 AM Eastern featuring CEO, CFO and senior management. The company is preparing for this earnings report amid broader market volatility and expectations of strong earnings growth.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPGIS+P | $426.22 | -1.16% | -0.7% | 19.4x | 1.20 | $127.6B |
| CMECME | $289.91 | +0.73% | -6.7% | 22.4x | 0.30 | $104.3B |
| ICEINTERCONTINENTAL | $155.30 | -1.77% | -5.0% | 18.1x | 1.04 | $89.5B |
| MCOMOODY | $456.91 | -1.07% | +4.0% | 24.9x | 1.45 | $80.7B |
| NDAQNASDAQ | $91.42 | -0.53% | +4.6% | 20.8x | 1.02 | $52.0B |
| COINCOINBASE | $191.17 | +1.81% | +7.4% | 37.7x | 3.61 | $49.6B |
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