NDAQ
NEUTRAL
$86.37
Live
Nasdaq, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $106.07
(+22.8%)
$71.98
52W Range
$101.79
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Market cap
$49.32B
P/E
27.95
ROE
15.3%
Profit margin
34.1%
Debt/Equity
0.78
Dividend yield
1.25%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
NDAQ presents a dichotomy between strong operational growth and bearish sentiment indicators. The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable but not strong financial health, while the current price of $86.37 trades at a massive premium to the Graham Number ($38.62) but remains slightly below the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($91.16). While earnings growth is exceptional (47.6% YoY) and margins are robust, the combination of a very low quick ratio (0.20), bearish insider selling by the CEO, and a 0/100 technical trend suggests significant near-term headwinds despite long-term fundamental strength.
Key Strengths
Exceptional operating margins of 47.56%
Strong earnings growth (47.6% YoY) and consistent EPS beats over 25 quarters
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 33.98%
Dominant market position in financial data and exchange services
Forward P/E (19.70) shows expected earnings improvement relative to current price
Key Risks
Severe liquidity risk indicated by a Quick Ratio of 0.20
Bearish insider sentiment with significant selling by the CEO
High PEG ratio (2.14) suggesting the stock is overvalued relative to its growth rate
Technical trend is currently 0/100 (Bearish)
High Price-to-Sales ratio (9.40) indicates a premium valuation
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$91.16
+5.5% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
65
Strong
40
85
90
50
60
AI Verdict
Growth-driven stability with liquidity and sentiment concerns
Key drivers: Earnings growth, Operating margins, Insider selling, Liquidity ratios
Confidence
85%
Value
40/100
P/E of 27.95 and PEG of 2.14 indicate a growth premium rather than a value play.
Positives
- Trades near intrinsic value ($91.16)
Watchpoints
- Far above Graham Number ($38.62)
- High PEG ratio (2.14)
- High P/B (4.03)
Future
85/100
Strong growth trajectory supported by consistent quarterly beats.
Positives
- 47.6% YoY Earnings Growth
- 13.4% Revenue Growth
- Positive analyst target price ($106.07)
Watchpoints
- Technical trend is bearish
Past
90/100
Proven track record of execution and earnings surprises.
Positives
- Consistent earnings beats over 25 quarters
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+70.7%)
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
50/100
Stable Piotroski score but concerning short-term liquidity metrics.
Positives
- Debt/Equity (0.78) is below sector average (1.35)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable'
- Quick Ratio of 0.20 is critically low
Dividend
60/100
Dividend is safe but not a primary driver for total return.
Positives
- Low payout ratio (33.98%) ensures safety
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.25%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$86.37
Analyst Target
$106.07
Upside/Downside
+22.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for NDAQ and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-22
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NDAQ
Nasdaq, Inc.
Primary
|
+70.7% | +59.2% | +20.3% | -0.6% | -0.0% | -2.5% |
|
MET
MetLife, Inc.
Peer
|
+41.4% | +40.1% | +6.2% | +0.8% | +14.7% | +1.0% |
|
ARES
Ares Management Corporation
Peer
|
+300.6% | +116.1% | -18.2% | -15.2% | -7.8% | -8.1% |
|
BSBR
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
Peer
|
+32.0% | +44.7% | +66.4% | +42.2% | +10.6% | +10.4% |
|
COIN
Coinbase Global, Inc.
Peer
|
-46.8% | +158.4% | +1.4% | -48.3% | -5.7% | -3.5% |
NDA
Nasdaq, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+70.7%
3Y
+59.2%
1Y
+20.3%
6M
-0.6%
1M
-0.0%
1W
-2.5%
MET
MetLife, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+41.4%
3Y
+40.1%
1Y
+6.2%
6M
+0.8%
1M
+14.7%
1W
+1.0%
ARE
Ares Management Corporation
Peer
5Y
+300.6%
3Y
+116.1%
1Y
-18.2%
6M
-15.2%
1M
-7.8%
1W
-8.1%
BSB
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
Peer
5Y
+32.0%
3Y
+44.7%
1Y
+66.4%
6M
+42.2%
1M
+10.6%
1W
+10.4%
COI
Coinbase Global, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-46.8%
3Y
+158.4%
1Y
+1.4%
6M
-48.3%
1M
-5.7%
1W
-3.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
27.95
Forward P/E
19.7
PEG Ratio
2.14
P/B Ratio
4.03
P/S Ratio
9.4
EV/Revenue
11.05
EV/EBITDA
18.61
Market Cap
$49.32B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
34.06%
Operating Margin
47.56%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
15.25%
ROA
5.05%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+13.4%
Earnings Growth
+47.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+4.63%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+45.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.78
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.0
Good
Quick Ratio
0.2
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.08
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$2.1B
Gross Margin
44.4%
Op. Margin
30.6%
Net Margin
24.4%
Total Assets
$31.1B
Liabilities
$18.8B
Equity
$12.2B
Debt/Equity
1.54x
Operating CF
$0.6B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.5B
FCF Yield
86%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-23
$N/A
2026-01-29
$0.96
+4.8% surprise
2025-10-21
$0.88
+3.7% surprise
2025-07-24
$0.78
+19.5% surprise
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing NDAQ against 864 companies in the Financial Services sector
(145 bullish, 368 neutral, 351 bearish)
P/E Ratio
27.95
This Stock
vs
34.88
Sector Avg
-19.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
15.25%
This Stock
vs
-0.39%
Sector Avg
-4041.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
34.06%
This Stock
vs
93.92%
Sector Avg
-63.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.78
This Stock
vs
1.35
Sector Avg
-42.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
13.4%
This Stock
vs
36.33%
Sector Avg
-63.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.0
This Stock
vs
3.06
Sector Avg
-67.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NDAQ
Nasdaq, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $49.32B | 27.95 | 15.3% | 34.1% | $86.37 | |
|
MET
MetLife, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $51.04B | 16.62 | 12.0% | 4.4% | $78.28 | Compare |
|
ARES
Ares Management Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $51.07B | 68.07 | 17.1% | 12.1% | $155.89 | Compare |
|
BSBR
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
|
BEARISH | $51.52B | 24.18 | 9.9% | 26.9% | $6.77 | Compare |
|
COIN
Coinbase Global, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $47.08B | 39.24 | 10.1% | 18.3% | $174.61 | Compare |
NDAQ
Nasdaq, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$49.3B
P/E
28.0
ROE
15.3%
Price
$86.37
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | SMITH BRYAN EVERARD | Officer | Stock Award | 7,046 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | DALY MICHELLE LYNN | Officer | Stock Award | 2,025 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | YOUNGWOOD SARAH | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 15,267 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | GRIGGS P C NELSON | Officer | Stock Award | 11,743 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | SKULE JEREMY | Officer | Stock Award | 7,633 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | TAL COHEN | Officer | Stock Award | 15,267 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | ZECCA JOHN | Officer | Stock Award | 7,339 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | FRIEDMAN ADENA T | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 39,929 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | FRIEDMAN ADENA T | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 113,611 | $9,706,924 |
| 2026-04-01 | FRIEDMAN ADENA T | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 113,611 | $2,524,436 |
| 2026-04-01 | PETERSON BRADLEY J. | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 8,103 | - |
| 2026-03-11 | FRIEDMAN ADENA T | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 113,572 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | FRIEDMAN ADENA T | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 92,840 | $8,363,027 |
| 2026-03-06 | FRIEDMAN ADENA T | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 92,840 | $2,062,905 |
| 2026-03-02 | SMITH BRYAN EVERARD | Officer | Sale | 6,000 | $523,440 |
SMITH BRYAN EVERARD
Officer
2026-04-01
7,046 shares
DALY MICHELLE LYNN
Officer
2026-04-01
2,025 shares
YOUNGWOOD SARAH
Chief Financial Officer
2026-04-01
15,267 shares
GRIGGS P C NELSON
Officer
2026-04-01
11,743 shares
SKULE JEREMY
Officer
2026-04-01
7,633 shares
TAL COHEN
Officer
2026-04-01
15,267 shares
ZECCA JOHN
Officer
2026-04-01
7,339 shares
FRIEDMAN ADENA T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-01
39,929 shares
FRIEDMAN ADENA T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-01
113,611 shares
·
$9,706,924
FRIEDMAN ADENA T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-01
113,611 shares
·
$2,524,436
PETERSON BRADLEY J.
Chief Technology Officer
2026-04-01
8,103 shares
FRIEDMAN ADENA T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-11
113,572 shares
FRIEDMAN ADENA T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-06
92,840 shares
·
$8,363,027
FRIEDMAN ADENA T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-06
92,840 shares
·
$2,062,905
SMITH BRYAN EVERARD
Officer
2026-03-02
6,000 shares
·
$523,440
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
10-K
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) filed its 10-K annual report on February 12, 2026, detailing its business operations and financial condition. The filing includes dedicated sections for management's discussion and analysis of financial results and a comprehensive overview of the company's risk factors.
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
15 analysts
Barclays
2026-04-13
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-04-08
Overweight
Overweight
TD Cowen
2026-02-26
Hold
Buy
JP Morgan
2026-01-30
Overweight
Overweight
TD Cowen
2026-01-30
Hold
Hold
Morgan Stanley
2026-01-30
Overweight
Overweight
RBC Capital
2026-01-30
Outperform
Outperform
Barclays
2026-01-30
Overweight
Overweight
Morgan Stanley
2026-01-15
Overweight
Overweight
TD Cowen
2026-01-14
Hold
Hold
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