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Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as the firm seeks to become a diversified technology company.

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Nasdaq Verafin Launches Agentic AI Workforce To Automate AML Compliance, Targeting Major Efficiency Gains In Sanctions And Due Diligence Reviews

Today, Nasdaq issued the following statement on the preliminary proxy filed by Invesco QQQ Trust and the proposals contained within it.
Nasdaq is aware of the preliminary proxy that was filed by Invesco QQQ Trust and the proposals contained within it. Invesco and Nasdaq were engaged in dialogue as Invesco explored bringing these proposals to shareholders.
The proposed change to the Trust structure does not alter the terms of Nasdaq's licensing arrangements with Invesco nor the administration of the Nasdaq-100&#xAE; Index. If the proposals are approved, Invesco will pay the associated license fee out of its unitary management fee, as compared to the current state where the license fee is paid by QQQ directly.
We remain committed to our strategic partnership with Invesco and delivering the trusted benchmark on which investors rely.

Nasdaq Acknowledges Preliminary Proxy Filed By Invesco QQQ Trust; Confirms Prior Engagement On Shareholder Proposals

The Nasdaq Stock Market&#xAE; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) announced that trading was halted on July 15, 2025 in Bowen Acquisition Corp. at 17:45:19 Eastern Time for additional information requested from the company. The last sale price of the company's securities was: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ordinary shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOWN#NASDAQ">BOWN</a>) $9.19</li>
<li>Rights (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOWNR#NASDAQ">BOWNR</a>) $0.2252</li>
<li>Units (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOWNU#NASDAQ">BOWNU</a>) $13.02 &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Trading will remain halted until Bowen Acquisition Corp. has fully satisfied Nasdaq's request for additional information.

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Nasdaq Halts Trading of Bowen Acquisition Corp. Pending Additional Information; Last Share Price at $9.19

Oppenheimer analyst Owen Lau maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $96 to $101.

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Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $101

Piper Sandler analyst Richard Repetto maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $83 to $97.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $97

Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $75 to $86.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $86

UBS analyst Alex Kramm maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $82 to $95.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $95

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $84 to $101.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $101

Throughout the last three months, 9 analysts have evaluated Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $87.67, a high estimate of $97.00, and a low estimate of $75.00. This current average has increased by 4.78% from the previous average price target of $83.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752094854_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Nasdaq among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Patrick O'Shaughnessy</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Kramm</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Nasdaq. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Nasdaq compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Nasdaq's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Nasdaq: A Closer Look</h2>
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as the firm seeks to become a diversified technology company.
<h3>Nasdaq: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Nasdaq displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 24.85%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Nasdaq's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 18.9%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.47%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Nasdaq's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.29%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Nasdaq's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.84, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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The Analyst Verdict: Nasdaq In The Eyes Of 9 Experts

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Barclays slashed Fortive Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTV#NYSE">FTV</a>) price target from $86 to $58. Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintained an Overweight rating. Fortive shares closed at $52.80 on Tuesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTV/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS boosted the price target for FMC Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMC#NYSE">FMC</a>) from $41 to $45. UBS analyst Joshua Spector maintained a Neutral rating. FMC shares closed at $43.30 on Tuesday. See how other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FMC/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities raised Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCK#NYSE">CCK</a>) price target from $110 to $117. B of A Securities analyst George Staphos maintained a Buy rating. Crown Holdings shares closed at $108.12 on Tuesday. S<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCK/analyst-ratings">ee how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Truist Securities raised the price target for McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) from $350 to $356. Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintained a Buy rating. McDonald&#8217;s shares closed at $291.67 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Raymond James increased the price target for Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) from $84 to $96. Raymond James analyst Patrick O&#8217;Shaughnessy maintained an Outperform rating. Nasdaq shares closed at $88.59 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NDAQ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Piper Sandler cut RxSight, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXST#NASDAQ">RXST</a>) price target from $18 to $10. Piper Sandler analyst Adam Maeder maintained a Neutral rating. RxSight shares settled at $12.79 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RXST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Lake Street increased Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) price target from $62 to $98. Lake Street analyst Mark Smith maintained a Buy rating. Kura Sushi shares closed at $86.78 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KRUS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Roth Capital cut Ontrak, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OTRK#NASDAQ">OTRK</a>) price target from $4 to $3. Roth Capital analyst Jonathan Aschoff maintained a Buy rating. Ontrak shares closed at $0.4374 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OTRK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo raised the price target for AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) from $187 to $209. Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan maintained an Equal-Weight rating. AutoNation shares settled at $210.43 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer raised Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) price target from $200 to $220. Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein maintained an Outperform rating. Alphabet shares closed at $175.16 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Raymond James analyst Patrick O'Shaughnessy maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $84 to $96.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $85 to $97.

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Analysts' ratings for Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 13 analysts.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $85.77, a high estimate of $105.00, and a low estimate of $74.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 1.93%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750186851_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Nasdaq by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Kramm</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Repetto</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Siegenthaler</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Nasdaq. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Nasdaq compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Nasdaq's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Nasdaq</h2>
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as the firm seeks to become a diversified technology company.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Nasdaq's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Nasdaq's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 24.85%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 18.9%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Nasdaq's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.47%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Nasdaq's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.29%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, Nasdaq adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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13 Analysts Have This To Say About Nasdaq

Oppenheimer analyst Owen Lau maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $85 to $96.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $96

Reuters Reports Nasdaq President Tal Cohen Reportedly Says Retail Participation Has Been Resilient; Says Foreign Ownership Of U.S. Equities Has Doubled In The Last 5+ Years; Says Might Consider Twenty Four Five Options Markets If Success Seen In Twenty Four Five Equities; Says Uncertainty Around Tariffs Complicated M&A Process; Says Volatility Is A Tailwind For Co

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.72%. Currently, Nasdaq has a market capitalization of $48.19 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NDAQ: If an investor had bought $1000 of NDAQ stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $12,960.99 today based on a price of $83.94 for NDAQ at the time of writing.
<h3>Nasdaq's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Nasdaq&#xAE; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) announced today that the company has partnered with Nasdaq Private Market (NPM), a leading provider of secondary liquidity solutions to private companies, employees, and investors, to provide greater price transparency and valuation visibility into private, pre-IPO companies, including unicorns and other startups through NPM's Tape D&#xAE; private company dataset.
As the exclusive distributor of the Tape D API, Nasdaq is enhancing essential transparency and access to an increasingly complex private company landscape. Now available to Nasdaq clients through API integration via <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=e8UOS7xZyVizFg7wSvyweBqoDHzpRp-jtP4cTAv_zkvDKflOREsrzhlNm4L6Kt_2zCI2rqDUythDVMsjkZdYfKfzPX7xYrnkV-XSzysmlb2HR27TEeKTD0G-IOxPJMWG">Nasdaq Data Link</a>, Tape D addresses critical transparency challenges by helping investors evaluate private holdings with greater confidence, enabling banks to structure private transactions more effectively, supporting wealth advisors and shareholders in managing liquidity needs, and equipping private companies with valuable insights for capital raises and tender offers. This comprehensive data product delivers real-time private market pricing by seamlessly integrating primary round data, secondary market transactions, and accounting data including mutual fund marks and 409A valuations.

Nasdaq Partners With Nasdaq Private Market To Provide Greater Price Transparency And Valuation Visibility Into Private, Pre-IPO Companies

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) and The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) today announced a significant expansion of their technology partnership, which will see PSE upgrade its trading infrastructure to Nasdaq's most advanced platform, Nasdaq Eqlipse Trading.
Nasdaq Eqlipse represents Nasdaq's investments to modernize, standardize, and strengthen its platform capabilities, application architecture, APIs, and product integration. The modular trading platform allows market operators to incorporate complementary functionality, including pre-trade risk, advanced options pricing, and index calculations, with a flexible deployment model to help reduce operational heavy lifting and provide optionality around cloud adoption.

Nasdaq Expands Tech Deal With Philippine Exchange, Bringing Advanced Trading Platform Overseas

Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) is currently trading at $168.8, down nearly 1% in the last 24 hours and over 5% in the past week. After <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-solana">reaching the $180 level</a>, the token struggled to maintain momentum and is showing signs of bearish pressure. The price slump comes amid Solana's bearish pressure while the community waits for key developments like the Alpenglow Upgrade and Solana Spaces take shape.
Solana may soon undergo its most significant consensus update to date with the introduction of Alpenglow, a proposal put forward by a developer to improve the blockchain's throughput and reliability. The new model introduces a two-layered solution intended to enhance the network's speed.
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The upgrade announced on Monday by Anza, a Solana Labs spinout, will replace the Proof of History and Tower BTF systems with Votor and Rotor, leading to faster transaction processing. Alpenglow's Votor system can finalize blocks in one voting round if 80% of the stake is online, or two rounds if only 60% respond. Both modes operate simultaneously to ensure faster finalization.&nbsp;
Rotor reduces the number of hops data takes between nodes, helping maintain faster block times. No official launch date has been confirmed yet, but this upgrade could reshape Solana's trajectory.
Max Resnick, a lead economist at Anza, endorsed Solana during his keynote at Solana's Accelerate Conference, stating that it was never meant to compete with Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), but with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>), CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), and other centralized venues.&nbsp;
According to Resnick, the goal is to reach a round trip confirmation time of 159 milliseconds. The platform will be doing consensus on multiple blocks at the same time, eventually once every 20 milliseconds, to pop out a new block, or a set of blocks, from concurrent leaders.
Solana Spaces store in New York has reopened as a temporary pop-up with a new core team, fueled by memecoin funding. Season 2 of Solana Spaces aims to run pop-up stores for crypto merchandise during crypto conferences. The revival of the physical store stoked fans, along with the varied merchandise on sale from multiple Solana-based projects and NFT collections.
The technical indicators are sounding caution, with the Ichimoku Cloud indicating market indecision and a bearish tilt. The token's BBTrend is currently in the negative territory for the third consecutive day at -4.31, suggesting bearish pressure.
Solana's EMA indicators are nearing a potential death cross, wherein the short-term EMA moves above the long-term EMA, indicating a bearish signal. If this occurs, SOL could retest support at $170. A break below this may drag the price down to $153.99, with a deeper slide towards $141 if bearish momentum increases.
If Solana manages to reclaim the upward momentum, the first key resistance will be $176.77, a breakout above which could open the path to the next target at $184.88.
Despite major protocol changes looming, investor confidence in Solana is lagging, as caution dominates market sentiment.
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