Observed Signal · Jul 23, 2026 · earnings · Source: SEC API · Impact: 3.8/5
10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Nasdaq (2026-07-23)
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, Nasdaq, Inc. reported consolidated gross revenues of $2.532 billion, up 20.6% year-over-year, and revenues less transaction-based expenses of $1.500 billion, an increase of 14.9%. The strong quarterly performance was propelled by broad-based expansion across all business segments, highlighted by record net revenues in Market Services driven by record U.S. equity options trading volumes, a 16.3% rise in Financial Technology solutions, and significant gains in Capital Access Platforms from record index-linked ETP assets under management exceeding $1.1 trillion. Operating income expanded 25.2% to $712 million, reflecting operational leverage despite elevated technology investments and restructuring expenses. Net income attributable to Nasdaq grew 12.2% to $507 million, delivering diluted earnings per share of $0.89 ($1.07 on a non-GAAP basis). Nasdaq also maintained strong capital returns, executing $903 million in share repurchases year-to-date and raising its revolving credit facility capacity to $1.50 billion.
Demonstrates robust execution in integrating recurring software and data revenue models alongside strong cyclical tailwinds in trading volumes and major market listings.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Revenues less transaction-based expenses reached $1.500 billion in Q2 2026 (+14.9% YoY) with operating income expanding 25.2% to $712 million.
- Exchange-traded product (ETP) assets under management (AUM) tracking Nasdaq indices exceeded $1.114 trillion, supported by $51 billion of quarterly net inflows.
- Diluted EPS increased 14.5% year-over-year to $0.89 (Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose 25.9% to $1.07), alongside $903 million in share repurchases in the first half of 2026.
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10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Asana (2026-09-03)
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10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Zeta Global (2026-08-05)
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10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Snap (2026-08-04)
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