The strong execution across all divisions, particularly in Financial Technology, and the dividend increase signal confidence in the business model; monitor the next earnings call for any changes in full-year guidance.
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Executive Summary
Nasdaq reported strong Q1 2026 results with 14% YoY revenue growth and a 33% increase in GAAP EPS to $0.91, driven by double-digit growth across all divisions, particularly Financial Technology. The company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.31 per share and maintained its 2026 expense guidance.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- Q1 2026 revenue was $1.407B, up 14% YoY (13% organic)
- GAAP diluted EPS was $0.91, up 33% YoY
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.96, up 22% YoY
- Dividend increased to $0.31 per share from $0.27
- Company returned $701M to shareholders in Q1 ($153M dividend, $548M buybacks)
Financial Impact
Revenue grew 14% YoY to $1.407B; GAAP EPS increased 33% to $0.91
Risk Factors
- Guidance was maintained, not raised, which may temper expectations
- Market Services revenue growth (13% YoY) was slightly below the overall company growth rate
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 7 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-171829 |
| Document: d148002d8k.htm | 0001193125-26-171829 |
| Document: d148002dex992.htm | 0001193125-26-171829 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-171829-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-171829 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-171829-index.html | 0001193125-26-171829 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-171829.txt | 0001193125-26-171829 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001193125-26-171829 |
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Aug 27, 2026 5w ago | Press Release | $99.35 $94.55 | ▼ −4.83% | ▼ −4.32% | $90.52 (−8.89%) |
Aug 12, 2026 7w ago | Insider Cluster | $97.59 $91.19 | ▼ −6.56% | ▼ −4.81% | $90.52 (−7.24%) |
Aug 11, 2026 7w ago | Insider Cluster | $95.66 $92.01 | ▼ −3.82% | ▼ −1.92% | $90.52 (−5.37%) |
Aug 5, 2026 8w ago | Insider Cluster | $94.56 $95.72 | ▲ +1.23% | ▲ +1.83% | $90.52 (−4.27%) |
Aug 3, 2026 8w ago | Press Release | $93.62 $97.54 | ▲ +4.19% | ▲ +5.43% | $90.52 (−3.31%) |
Aug 3, 2026 8w ago | Press Release | $93.62 $97.54 | ▲ +4.19% | ▲ +5.43% | $90.52 (−3.31%) |
Jul 31, 2026 9w ago | Insider Cluster | $94.19 $99.31 | ▲ +5.44% | ▲ +2.45% | $90.52 (−3.90%) |
Jul 28, 2026 9w ago | Insider Cluster | $95.96 $98.73 | ▲ +2.89% | ▼ −0.49% | $90.52 (−5.67%) |
Jul 23, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $90.42 $97.55 | ▲ +7.89% | ▲ +4.58% | $90.52 (+0.11%) |
Jul 20, 2026 10w ago | Press Release | $91.87 $96.68 | ▲ +5.24% | ▲ +1.11% | $90.52 (−1.47%) |
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