NASDAQ$NDAQ
Nasdaq Inc. · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Nasdaq reported a strong Q1 2021 with a 21% increase in revenue and strategic advancements.
Nasdaq reported a 21% increase in first quarter net revenues to $851 million compared to the prior year. GAAP diluted EPS increased by 46% to $1.78, while non-GAAP diluted EPS increased by 31% to $1.96. The company completed the acquisition of Verafin and agreed to sell its U.S. Fixed Income business.
- Net revenues increased 21% year-over-year, driven by growth in Solutions and Market Services segments.
- GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 46% compared to the first quarter of 2020.
- Completed the acquisition of Verafin, expanding its anti-financial crime technology solutions.
- Agreed to sell its U.S. Fixed Income business to concentrate on technology, analytics, and ESG opportunities.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Nasdaq · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.65B
Revenue by segment
Nasdaq · $338M total across 1 segment · Q1 2021
- Market Services$338M+20.3%100.0%
Forward guidance
Nasdaq is updating its 2021 non-GAAP operating expense guidance to a range of $1,570 to $1,620 million and expects its 2021 non-GAAP tax rate to be in the range of 25% to 27%.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.8%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
40 / 69 earnings
Positive
+9.4%
Q1 2011
Best reaction
-6.4%
Q1 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.0% | +5.7% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -1.3% | -11.1% | -11.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.6% | -0.5% | -2.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.2% | -1.8% | -1.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.7% | +3.3% | +11.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.7% | +0.9% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.1% | +2.7% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | +6.7% | +10.2% | +12.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -2.2% | -2.7% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.3% | -4.2% | -3.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.7% | -0.2% | +7.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.4% | -0.6% | +0.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.6% | +1.7% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.9% | -3.7% | -7.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -0.6% | +2.7% | +14.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +9.2% | +8.0% | +17.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -6.4% | -8.0% | -19.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.5% | +2.4% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.8% | -3.5% | -0.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.5% | +3.1% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.0% | +0.2% | +2.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.5% | -1.8% | -2.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.8% | -1.2% | -2.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.3% | -0.4% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.3% | +6.0% | +9.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.3% | +6.0% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.2% | +0.9% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.2% | -4.2% | -3.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.2% | +2.0% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.6% | +1.3% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.4% | +3.0% | +7.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.2% | -2.9% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.2% | +2.4% | +7.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.6% | -5.4% | -1.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.6% | -1.4% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.2% | +2.2% | +4.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.6% | -3.0% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.7% | +3.2% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.6% | -3.6% | -1.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.5% | +4.3% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.3% | — | — |
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