Nasdaq Reports Earnings for Third Quarter 2026
Nasdaq's latest earnings show index-linked assets reaching $1.160 trillion as demand for financial technology grows.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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Nasdaq reported $1.04 in non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the third quarter, which ended on September 30, 2026. The firm posted net revenue of $1.481 billion for the three-month period.
Why it matters
As a primary operator of financial marketplaces and provider of index data, Nasdaq's performance reflects the broader volume of market activity and demand for financial technology products. Its earnings offer insight into the health of the investment services infrastructure used by many institutional and retail-focused firms.
Nasdaq reported $1.04 in non-GAAP diluted earnings per share on $1.481 billion in net revenue for the third quarter. The company saw $49 billion in net inflows for products linked to its indexes, which now track a total of $1.160 trillion in assets.
The players
Nasdaq, Inc.
A global financial technology company that operates stock exchanges and provides market data, index services, and technology infrastructure to financial firms.
The details
Nasdaq generates revenue across several segments, including Capital Access Platforms, Index services, and Financial Technology. The firm reported revenue growth of 20% in Capital Access Platforms, 39% in Index revenue, and 16% in Financial Technology. These figures reflect income streams from listing fees, index licensing, and technology solutions sold to other financial institutions.
Timeline
The third quarter ended on September 30, 2026.
Money Landscape
Nasdaq's performance underscores the long-term trend toward index-based investing and automated financial technology. As more capital flows into indexed products, companies managing the underlying data and market infrastructure continue to see significant revenue impact.
For individual investors, Nasdaq's results highlight the continuing growth of the index-fund ecosystem that powers many low-cost retirement accounts. While this report does not change specific portfolio choices, it confirms that index-linked products remain a central feature of the current financial landscape.
The takeaway
Nasdaq's earnings illustrate the strong demand for the data and platforms that support modern passive investing. Households should continue to monitor the expense ratios of their own index-based funds, as market-wide asset growth can sometimes correlate with changes in fee structures for retail investors.
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