Nasdaq Q2 2026 Earnings Beat on SpaceX IPO and Data Revenue
Nasdaq reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts, driven by the record-setting SpaceX IPO and strong data revenue. Net revenue reached $1.5 billion, a 15% increase, with the capital access platforms segment earning $621 million, up 19%. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.07, beating the consensus estimate of $0.98. Market services revenue rose 11% to $340 million, boosted by active trading amid U.S.-Iran war news and AI sector volatility. Financial technology revenue climbed 16% to $539 million. Despite strong results, Nasdaq's stock is down over 6% year-to-date due to concerns that the CFTC allowing Kalshi and Coinbase to offer crypto perpetual futures threatens traditional exchanges. Nasdaq also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share.
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