Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)

Nasdaq, Inc.'s stock price has increased by 43.97% between July 18, 2024, and July 17, 2025, with a 36.71% climb over the past six months. As of July 21, 2025, the share price was $89.24, with a 52-week range between $62.43 and $90.84. Recent events impacting the stock include partnerships and technology modernization efforts with AWS, the Philippine Stock Exchange, the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and QCP. Nasdaq Verafin launched an Agentic AI Workforce, and Thomson Reuters is set to replace ANSYS in the Nasdaq-100 Index. Nasdaq's Q2 earnings date is July 24, 2025, with analysts anticipating rising profits. In September 2024, the European Commission conducted an inspection over potential anti-competitive practices. Nasdaq announced plans to introduce 24-hour, 5-day a week trading on its U.S. exchange in the second half of 2026, pending SEC approval.

Demand for Nasdaq, Inc.'s products and services is influenced by market data and analytics, technology solutions, the interest rate environment, and overall market activity. Increased trading volumes and new listings generally lead to higher demand for its services. Historical data suggests some seasonal patterns in NDAQ's stock performance, with July often being a "green month." Financial markets can lead to fluctuations in activity based on economic cycles, corporate earnings seasons, and global events.

Nasdaq, Inc. is a multinational financial services corporation operating in the financial technology sector, serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators globally. The company is headquartered in New York City and publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Nasdaq's business is divided into three segments: Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology, and Market Services. The Capital Access Platforms segment includes Data & Listing Services, Index, and Workflow & Insights, providing listing services and governance solutions. The Financial Technology segment offers solutions like Verafin and AxiomSL. The Market Services segment includes equity derivative trading and clearing, cash equity trading, and currency trading services. Nasdaq operates over 19 exchanges across various asset classes.

Nasdaq, Inc. has a significant global presence, owning and operating three stock exchanges in the United States: the Nasdaq stock exchange, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, and the Boston Stock Exchange. In Europe, Nasdaq operates seven stock exchanges as part of Nasdaq Nordic. The company has a strong presence in North America and the Asia Pacific region, with additional relationships across the European banking system, especially following the acquisition of Adenza. Overall, Nasdaq has a presence in over 25 countries.

Nasdaq has a strong brand reputation, known for its integrity and reliability. The acquisition of Adenza in June 2023 aimed to accelerate Nasdaq's strategic vision. In September 2024, the European Commission conducted an unannounced inspection at Nasdaq's offices. Nasdaq's commitment to innovation and technology enhances its reputation as a leader in financial technology.

Nasdaq, Inc. has a mixed ownership structure, including institutional, mutual fund, and individual holdings. Institutional investors own approximately 72.31% of the company's stock, insiders own 8.10%, and public companies and individual investors own 19.59%. Major institutional owners include Investor AB, Vanguard Group Inc., Thoma Bravo, LLC, and BlackRock, Inc. Adenza Parent LP is the largest individual shareholder, owning 14.91% of the company. Insiders own a small percentage, and retail investors account for 6.77% ownership.