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Nasdaq's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF754 Mil. Nasdaq's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,898 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nasdaq's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF754 Mil. Nasdaq's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,682 Mil. Therefore, Nasdaq's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.83%.
Nasdaq had a gross margin of 44.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nasdaq was 43.70%. The lowest was 34.52%. And the median was 39.32%.
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Nasdaq had a gross margin of 44.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Nasdaq Gross Profit Related Terms
Nasdaq Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nasdaq's Gross Profit 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.
XSWX:NDAQ vs MSCI, COIN, CBOE: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nasdaq's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nasdaq's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF2,898 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
Nasdaq's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Gross Profit of CHF2,898 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors.
Is Nasdaq's Gross Profit too high?
Nasdaq's current Gross Profit is CHF2,898 Mil. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Gross Profit compare to MSCI and COIN?
Nasdaq's Gross Profit of CHF2,898 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Capital Markets company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. Nasdaq's current Gross Profit is CHF2,898 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of CHF2,898 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF61.00, compared to a current price of CHF74.02 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF2,898 Mil. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Gross Profit is CHF2,898 Mil as of Mar. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF74.02 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF61.00.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:
Gross Profit: CHF2,898 Mil
GF Value™: CHF61.00 vs. price of CHF74.02 (21.3% above fair value)
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.
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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