Nasdaq Q3 Earnings: Enhancing Infrastructure for Continuous Market Operations

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Nasdaq (NDAQ) reported a Q3 2026 net revenue of $1.5 billion, marking a 14% increase year-over-year on an organic basis. The company’s Solutions revenue grew by 18%, contributing $1.2 billion to total revenue for the quarter. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share rose to $1.04, an 18% increase from the previous year.

During the earnings call, Nasdaq Chair and CEO Adena Friedman highlighted the company’s strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of LeveL Markets, which positions Nasdaq as a leader in alternative trading systems. The company returned $496 million to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases and celebrated listing 8 of the 10 largest IPOs in the quarter.

Additionally, Nasdaq’s Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased to $3.4 billion, up 12% year-over-year, while the Market Services division achieved record net revenue of $309 million due to higher industry volumes. Nasdaq plans to launch 23/5 trading on December 6, aiming to enhance its market infrastructure.

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