Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Total Operating Expense: CHF881 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:NDAQ Nasdaq Inc XSWX:NDAQ
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What is Nasdaq Total Operating Expense?

Nasdaq XSWX:NDAQ -2.29% 91 Total Operating Expense is CHF881 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Nasdaq's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF225 Mil. Nasdaq's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF881 Mil.

Nasdaq Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Nasdaq Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nasdaq's Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Nasdaq Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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Nasdaq Quarterly Data
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Nasdaq Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 CHF881 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of CHF881 Mil mean?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Total Operating Expense of CHF881 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors.
Is Nasdaq's Total Operating Expense too high?
Nasdaq's current Total Operating Expense is CHF881 Mil. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Total Operating Expense compare to MSCI and COIN?
Nasdaq's Total Operating Expense of CHF881 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 Total Operating Expense for a Capital Markets company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. Nasdaq's current Total Operating Expense is CHF881 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 Total Operating Expense of CHF881 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is CHF881 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Total Operating Expense is CHF881 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 CHF63.99 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.12.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:

  • Total Operating Expense: CHF881 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF63.12 vs. price of CHF63.99 (1.4% above 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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