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New York-based Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) operates as a technology company that serves capital markets and other industries worldwide. Valued at $48.3 billion by market cap, the company provides trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, analysis, investing tools and guides, financial, and information services. The leading global technology company is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings for 2026 in the near term.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect NDAQ to report a profit of $0.93 per share on a diluted basis, up 17.7% from $0.79 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
For the full year, analysts expect NDAQ to report EPS of $3.82, up 9.8% from $3.48 in fiscal 2025. Its EPS is expected to rise 12.3% year over year to $4.29 in fiscal 2027.
NDAQ stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 17% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up 13.3% during this period. However, it outperformed the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLF) marginal gains over the same time frame.
On Jan. 29, NDAQ shares closed down marginally after reporting its Q4 results. Its adjusted EPS of $0.96 exceeded Wall Street expectations of $0.91. The company’s adjusted revenue was $1.39 billion, exceeding Wall Street forecasts of $1.37 billion.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on NDAQ stock is bullish, with a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Out of 18 analysts covering the stock, 13 advise a “Strong Buy” rating, three suggest a “Moderate Buy,” and two give a “Hold.” NDAQ’s average analyst price target is $111.94, indicating a notable potential upside of 31.9% from the current levels.
