Morgan Stanley has upgraded Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ) to Overweight from Equal-Weight, signaling a more optimistic view on the company's prospects. This change comes as Nasdaq continues to navigate its diverse operations across trading, clearing, and exchange technology within the financial services industry.
Currently priced at $87.54, Nasdaq boasts a market capitalization of $49.7 billion and a P/E ratio of 30.56. The firm reported an EPS of $2.80 for the trailing twelve months and offers a dividend yield of 125.6%. With a workforce of 9,492 employees, Nasdaq operates over 19 exchanges across various asset classes, including derivatives, commodities, and cash equity.
Upcoming earnings reports are anticipated on July 22, 2026, and April 22, 2026, with estimated EPS of $0.95 and $0.92, respectively. Recent performance has shown positive surprises, with Q3 2025 EPS coming in at $0.88, exceeding expectations by 1.8%.
Such decisions reflect analysts' evolving sentiments, which often change as new information becomes available. The current analyst consensus for Nasdaq stands at 7 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, and 5 Hold ratings, indicating a generally favorable outlook among market observers.