Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Stock Based Compensation: CHF134 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:NDAQ Nasdaq Inc XSWX:NDAQ
92 GF Score
Price CHF65.94
GF Value CHF61.02
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Nasdaq Stock Based Compensation?

Nasdaq XSWX:NDAQ +3.94% 92 Stock Based Compensation is CHF134 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NDAQ with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF61.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Nasdaq's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF30 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF134 Mil.

Nasdaq Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Nasdaq Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Nasdaq's Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation Chart

Nasdaq Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 82.89 98.75 105.51 125.72 131.49

Nasdaq Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Stock Based Compensation 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 30.93 37.41 32.64 34.27 29.92
XSWX:NDAQ
92GF Score
Nasdaq Inc XSWX:NDAQ
Stock Based Compensation is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Nasdaq Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 CHF134 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of CHF134 Mil mean?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Stock Based Compensation of CHF134 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Nasdaq and its competitors.
Is Nasdaq's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Nasdaq's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF134 Mil. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Stock Based Compensation compare to MSCI and COIN?
Nasdaq's Stock Based Compensation of CHF134 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Capital Markets company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Nasdaq and its competitors. Nasdaq's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF134 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 Stock Based Compensation of CHF134 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF61.02, compared to a current price of CHF65.94 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is CHF134 Mil. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Stock Based Compensation is CHF134 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 CHF65.94 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF61.02.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:

  • Stock Based Compensation: CHF134 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF61.02 vs. price of CHF65.94 (8.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 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.
92GF Score

Get the complete analysis for XSWX:NDAQ

Stock Based Compensation is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

CHF65.94
Price
CHF61.02
GF Value