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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Nasdaq's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF522 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,938 Mil.
Nasdaq's pretax margin was 25.79%.
During the past 13 years, Nasdaq's highest Pretax Margin was 27.87%. The lowest was 3.59%. And the median was 23.40%.
During the past 13 years, Nasdaq's highest Pretax Margin was 27.87%. The lowest was 3.59%. And the median was 23.40%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Nasdaq Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nasdaq's Pre-Tax Income 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 COIN, MSCI, CBOE: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nasdaq's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nasdaq's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,938 Mil.
* 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 (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF1,938 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors.
Is Nasdaq's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Nasdaq's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,938 Mil. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Pre-Tax Income compare to COIN and MSCI?
Nasdaq's Pre-Tax Income of CHF1,938 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Capital Markets company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. Nasdaq's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,938 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 Pre-Tax Income of CHF1,938 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF69.69, compared to a current price of CHF77.59 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,938 Mil. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF1,938 Mil as of Jun. 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 CHF77.59 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF69.69.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:
Pre-Tax Income: CHF1,938 Mil
GF Value™: CHF69.69 vs. price of CHF77.59 (11.3% 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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