Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22... Show more
Nasdaq, Inc. is a leading global technology company that powers capital markets worldwide. It operates stock exchanges, including the Nasdaq Stock Market, and provides essential services such as trading platforms, market data, index licensing, and financial technology solutions. The company's core business model revolves around three segments: Market Services (exchange operations and transaction processing), Issuer Services (listing fees and compliance), and Financial Technology (anti-financial crime tech and regulatory software).
In the competitive exchange and fintech landscape, Nasdaq holds a strong position alongside rivals like Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Its exposure to high trading volumes, data analytics demand, and regulatory tech helps explain recent stock price movements, as resilient revenue from non-transactional sources buffers against volatile trading activity.
Over the last 30 days, NDAQ stock advanced roughly +3%, marking a steady upward trend with minimal volatility. Shares traded in a relatively tight range, outperforming broader market peers on several strong trading days.
In contrast, the past quarter saw a -12% decline, characterized by higher volatility. The stock peaked early in the period before entering a correction phase, influenced by range-bound trading amid external pressures. Current price hovers near $88.60, within the 52-week range of $69.88 to $101.79.
The +3% gain in NDAQ stock over the recent 30 days stemmed primarily from building optimism around upcoming Q1 earnings, slated for release soon, with analysts forecasting 17.7% year-over-year EPS (earnings per share) growth. This anticipation fueled positive market sentiment, as the company showcased strategic advancements in AI-driven tools and partnerships enhancing its fintech offerings.
Additionally, NDAQ outperformed competitors on multiple trading sessions, supported by technical breakouts and bullish analyst commentary. Sector tailwinds from rising demand for market data and regulatory technology further bolstered the price movement, with shares exhibiting steady gains rather than sharp spikes.
The -12% quarterly drop was dominated by macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical events, including Middle East tensions that dragged the broader Nasdaq Composite into correction territory, indirectly pressuring exchange operator stocks like NDAQ. Heightened market volatility from policy uncertainties and sector rotation away from tech-heavy names amplified the decline.
Despite this, positive offsets included a Q4 earnings beat in late January, where EPS came in at $0.96 versus expectations of $0.92, highlighting robust non-transactional revenue growth. Institutional interest remained steady, but cumulative external pressures outweighed company-specific positives over the three months.
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Investors should monitor Q1 earnings for updates on revenue diversification, EPS trends, and guidance amid evolving trading volumes. Key industry developments include crypto integrations and anti-financial crime tech expansions via Verafin. Macro factors like interest rates, inflation, and regulatory changes in capital markets could sway sentiment. Potential risks involve geopolitical volatility and competition in fintech, while catalysts may arise from M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity or AI product launches. Broader market trends in equities and data demand will also influence NDAQ's trajectory.
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The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for NDAQ turned positive on April 01, 2026. Looking at past instances where NDAQ's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 40 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
NDAQ moved above its 50-day moving average on April 13, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for NDAQ crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on April 13, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NDAQ advanced for three days, in of 364 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
NDAQ may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 3 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on April 20, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on NDAQ as a result. In of 81 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for NDAQ moved below the 200-day moving average on March 18, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NDAQ declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for NDAQ entered a downward trend on April 08, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 65, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly weaker than average sales and a marginally profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. NDAQ’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.082) is normal, around the industry mean (5.659). P/E Ratio (28.408) is within average values for comparable stocks, (29.958). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.136) is also within normal values, averaging (3.134). Dividend Yield (0.012) settles around the average of (0.024) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.146) is also within normal values, averaging (9.195).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
an operator of stock exchanges
Industry FinancialPublishingServices