Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median


XSWX:NDAQ Nasdaq Inc XSWX:NDAQ
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Price CHF63.99
GF Value CHF63.12
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What is Nasdaq Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nasdaq XSWX:NDAQ -2.29% 91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NDAQ with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF63.12. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Capital Markets companies, Nasdaq ranks better than 55.66% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:NDAQ' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.32   Max: 0.37
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nasdaq was 0.37. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.32.

XSWX:NDAQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
55.66% of 327 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs XSWX:NDAQ: 0.15

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Nasdaq is 1.01%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nasdaq was 2.30%. The lowest was 0.97%. And the median was 1.49%.

Nasdaq's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.21.

During the past 12 months, Nasdaq's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nasdaq was 36.10% per year. The lowest was 7.40% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Nasdaq Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Nasdaq Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Nasdaq Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08

Nasdaq Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.28 0.28

XSWX:NDAQ vs COIN, MSCI, CBOE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Nasdaq Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.215/ 2.773
=0.08

Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.213/ 0.756
=0.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 mean?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #145 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nasdaq's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.37. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Nasdaq's value of 0.28 is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #145 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COIN and MSCI?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #145 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Nasdaq in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Nasdaq's value of 0.28 is 17.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Nasdaq's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Nasdaq has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nasdaq's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 17.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nasdaq's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.12, compared to a current price of CHF63.99 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 17.6% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 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 CHF63.99 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.12.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.32)
  • GF Value™: CHF63.12 vs. price of CHF63.99 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.6% below the Capital Markets median (#145 of 327)

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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