Rep. April McClain Delaney Unloads Shares of Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ)

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently sold shares of Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ). In a filing disclosed on September 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $100,001 and $250,000 in Nasdaq stock on August 25th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Viking (NYSE:VIK) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Somnigroup International (NYSE:SGI) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Signet Jewelers (NYSE:SIG) on 8/25/2026.

Nasdaq Stock Performance

Shares of NDAQ opened at $91.19 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $94.12 and a 200-day moving average of $89.41. The company has a market cap of $50.97 billion, a PE ratio of 26.59, a P/E/G ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 0.97. Nasdaq, Inc. has a one year low of $76.55 and a one year high of $101.79.

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The financial services provider reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.98 by $0.09. Nasdaq had a return on equity of 18.38% and a net margin of 22.60%.The business had revenue of $2.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.46 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.85 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Nasdaq, Inc. will post 4.15 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Nasdaq Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be given a dividend of $0.31 per share. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. Nasdaq’s dividend payout ratio is 36.15%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Fiduciary Financial Advisors bought a new stake in shares of Nasdaq during the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Nasdaq during the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. Nemes Rush Group LLC purchased a new stake in Nasdaq during the fourth quarter worth about $35,000. Uniplan Investment Counsel Inc. purchased a new stake in Nasdaq during the fourth quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new stake in Nasdaq in the fourth quarter worth about $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.47% of the company’s stock.

Nasdaq News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Nasdaq this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken’s parent: Nasdaq Ventures is investing in Payward, the parent of Kraken, to advance Nasdaq Equity Tokens and 24/7, blockchain-based trading infrastructure targeted for 2027. The agreement also includes a market-surveillance software arrangement, potentially creating additional recurring technology revenue. Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken parent, eyeing 2027 launch of tokenized stock trading
• Positive Sentiment: Private markets and AI offer growth opportunities: Nasdaq’s global survey found private markets are the top client-demand area across regions, while 80% of asset managers use AI in product development. The findings could support demand for Nasdaq’s indexes, data, analytics and technology solutions, although the survey is not a financial forecast. Private Markets and AI Emerge as Defining Priorities for Asset Managers
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest declined: Reported short interest in NDAQ fell 34.2% to about 6.1 million shares as of August 31, equal to roughly 1.1% of shares outstanding. This indicates reduced bearish positioning, though it is not necessarily a direct earnings catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and fundamental backdrop: Recent earnings exceeded expectations, revenue increased year over year, and published analyst targets remain above the current trading range. However, NDAQ remains valued at a relatively high earnings multiple, so investors may require continued execution from its software and market-infrastructure businesses. 3 reasons investors watch Nasdaq
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term relative underperformance and execution risk: NDAQ underperformed competing exchange stocks in the latest session. The tokenization initiative will require regulatory approval, technical execution and meaningful trading adoption before it materially contributes to results. Nasdaq Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Nasdaq in a report on Monday, July 20th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their target price on shares of Nasdaq from $92.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $113.00 price target (up from $111.00) on shares of Nasdaq in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $120.00 price objective on shares of Nasdaq in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $105.00 target price (up from $101.00) on shares of Nasdaq in a report on Monday, July 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Nasdaq has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $110.30.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Bradley J. Peterson sold 13,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $92.61, for a total transaction of $1,203,930.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 128,293 shares in the company, valued at $11,881,214.73. This trade represents a 9.20% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Nelson Griggs sold 11,010 shares of Nasdaq stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $96.35, for a total transaction of $1,060,813.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 205,001 shares in the company, valued at $19,751,846.35. This trade represents a 5.10% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 41,797 shares of company stock valued at $3,926,319 over the last three months. Insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq, Inc (NASDAQ:NDAQ) operates financial markets and provides technology, data and analytics services to exchanges, brokers, institutional investors, corporations and other financial institutions. The company is best known for operating the Nasdaq Stock Market, a major U.S. equities exchange and a prominent venue for technology and growth companies.

Nasdaq’s businesses include listings, trading, market data, indexes, clearing and market infrastructure solutions. Through its technology platforms, the company provides exchange operators and financial institutions with systems for trading, surveillance, risk management, regulatory compliance and other market functions.