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Nasdaq, Inc.

S&P 500
NDAQ|Financial Services|Financial Data & Stock Exchanges|$88.91|P/E 26.8|MCap 50.3B|NASDAQ

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

92/ 100Very Safe

NDAQ's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 32.5% earnings payout ratio & 30.7% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 10.18% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 32.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 30.7%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Operating Margin: 48.4%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
32.5%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
30.7%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
28.5%Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
16.2%Safe
Operating Margin
48.4%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
10.2%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About Nasdaq, Inc.

Nasdaq, Inc. is a global technology company that operates trading venues, clearing services, exchange technology, regulatory services, securities listing platforms, market data solutions, and public and private company services across six continents. It functions through three primary segments: Capital Access Platforms, which facilitate company listings and access to capital markets; Financial Technology, delivering software for capital markets, anti-financial crime detection, and regulatory compliance; and Market Services, encompassing trading, clearing, and information services that account for a portion of its operations. Nasdaq, Inc. provides proven technologies that offer transparency, insight, and efficiency to customers navigating global capital markets, including investors, exchanges, and financial institutions. Its diverse portfolio of indexes and data products supports decision-making in equity, derivatives, and other asset classes. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in New York, New York, Nasdaq, Inc. plays a pivotal role in modernizing financial infrastructure and enabling business optimization worldwide.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.26%

Annual Dividend

$1.12

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

32.53%

FCF Payout Ratio

30.74%

Stock Price

$88.91

52-Week Range

$77.09 $101.79

Dividend History (2016–2025)

NDAQ annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

NDAQ earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 12, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 26, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

10.42%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

10.18%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

13.35%

3-Year Total Growth

34.62%

5-Year Total Growth

62.36%

10-Year Total Growth

250.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$8,891.00

Annual Income

$112.00

Quarterly Income

$28.00

Monthly Income

$9.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDAQ's current dividend yield?
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) currently has a dividend yield of 1.26%, based on a stock price of $88.91 and an annual dividend of $1.12.
When is NDAQ's next dividend payment date?
NDAQ's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-12 and the next payment date is 2026-06-26. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does NDAQ pay in dividends per year?
Nasdaq, Inc. paid $1.05 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has NDAQ been increasing its dividend?
Nasdaq, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 10.18% and a 10-year CAGR of 13.35%.
Is NDAQ's dividend safe?
Nasdaq, Inc. has a payout ratio of 32.53%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 30.74%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is NDAQ's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Nasdaq, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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