Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Buyback Yield %: 2.41 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — 69% Above Median


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What is Nasdaq Buyback Yield %?

Nasdaq XSWX:NDAQ -0.86% 91 Buyback Yield % is 2.41 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NDAQ with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF63.97. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Capital Markets companies, Nasdaq ranks better than 85.55% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Nasdaq's current buyback yield was 2.41%.


Nasdaq Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nasdaq's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nasdaq Buyback Yield % Chart

Nasdaq Annual Data
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Buyback Yield %
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Nasdaq Quarterly Data
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XSWX:NDAQ vs MSCI, COIN, CBOE: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Nasdaq Buyback Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nasdaq's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nasdaq's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Nasdaq Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Nasdaq's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-490.89 + 0) / 0
=N/A%

Nasdaq's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-832.224 + 0) / 37906.02
=2.20%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 2.41 mean?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.41 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Nasdaq's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #38 out of 263 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Nasdaq's Buyback Yield % too high?
Nasdaq's current Buyback Yield % of 2.41 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 4.67. Based on the distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #38 out of 263 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Buyback Yield % compare to MSCI and COIN?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #38 out of 263 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Nasdaq in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Nasdaq's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 4.67 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Capital Markets company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. Nasdaq's current Buyback Yield % is 2.41, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nasdaq stock overvalued right now?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a current Buyback Yield % of 2.41. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.97, compared to a current price of CHF63.44 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.41, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.41 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nasdaq stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF63.44 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.97.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:

  • Buyback Yield %: 2.41 (69% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
  • GF Value™: CHF63.97 vs. price of CHF63.44 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NDAQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nasdaq Business Description

Address 151 West 42nd Street, Floors 26, 27, 28, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.
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