
Nasdaq (NDAQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Nasdaq (NDAQ) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Nasdaq's stock outlook is bolstered by a notable 14% year-over-year increase in Market Services revenue, fueled by strong performance in the Derivatives and Cash franchises, along with substantial growth in the Financial Crime Management Technology segment, which rose approximately 25%. The Capital Access Platform's revenue growth is anticipated to benefit from a healthier capital markets environment and improvement in macroeconomic stability, with the potential for even greater revenue as new listings and data sales increase further. Additionally, the strategic acquisitions of AxiomSL and Calypso (Adenza) enhance Nasdaq's Financial Technologies portfolio, enabling significant cross-selling opportunities and positioning the company to capitalize on the integration of AI and cloud technologies within its diverse client base.
Bears say
The negative outlook on Nasdaq's stock is primarily driven by increased uncertainty surrounding capital market recovery, particularly related to a projected 10% decline in FY26E EPS which could hinder debt paydown efforts. Key risks include persistently low IPO activity, declining trading volumes, and challenges associated with integrating recent acquisitions, potentially impacting revenue generation. Additionally, external pressures such as the potential introduction of a financial transaction tax in the EU could further exacerbate trading volume declines and amplify market competition.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Nasdaq and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Nasdaq (NDAQ) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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