Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-04-23
Nasdaq Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with Double-Digit Revenue Growth and Dividend Increase
Nasdaq, Inc. reported robust financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with net revenue of $1.4 billion, a 14% increase year-over-year. The company achieved GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.91, a 33% increase from the prior year, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.96, a 22% increase. Nasdaq also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, a 12.5% increase. Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew 13% to $3.2 billion, and the company returned $701 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Key highlights include strong growth in Financial Technology and Capital Access Platforms, with ARR growth of 18% and 9%, respectively. Nasdaq also expanded its index licensing partnerships and launched new products.
- Filer
- Nasdaq, Inc. NDAQ · NASDAQ
- Filed
- Accession
- 0001193125-26-171829
- CIK
- 0001120193
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- Medium impactFinancial Services
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
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About Nasdaq, Inc.
Nasdaq, Inc. is a prominent financial services corporation best known for owning and operating the Nasdaq Stock Market, a leading global electronic securities exchange. Its primary function is to facilitate efficient buying and selling of securities, leveraging cutting-edge electronic trading technology. Nasdaq, Inc. provides a robust platform for technology and innovation-driven companies, playing a crucial role in the capital markets by offering listings, trading, and market data services. It significantly impacts sectors such as technology, biotechnology, and telecommunications, earning its reputation as home to many of the world's largest and most influential tech giants. Beyond its exchange services, Nasdaq, Inc. also offers an extensive suite of financial technology solutions, including market intelligence, analytics, and investor relations services, supporting institutional and corporate clients worldwide. Founded in 1971, Nasdaq has continually advanced its market operation capabilities, maintaining its status as a key player in modern financial markets by shaping trading practices and market systems across the globe.
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