Stock AnalizNasdaq (NDAQ) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
Nasdaq reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 22, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.04 against the analysts’ average forecast of $1.02, a beat of 2.3%.
Revenue for the quarter was $1.48 billion.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 7.5% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Nasdaq has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $1.04 | $1.02 | +2.3% | — | +7.5% |
| Jun 2026 | $1.07 | $0.98 | +8.7% | +21% | +1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | $0.96 | $0.93 | +2.8% | +2% | +4.1% |
| Dec 2025 | $0.96 | $0.92 | +4.8% | +4% | −1.8% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $1.07 for the next quarter on average and $4.14 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $115.38, 6% above the current price of $108.47.
Valuation and score
Nasdaq scores 2.0 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (average), trades at a trailing P/E of about 29.6, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 58% below the current market value. Full Nasdaq analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Nasdaq’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$1.04 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $1.02.
How much revenue did Nasdaq report?
$1.48 billion.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.