Rep. April McClain Delaney Sells 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 stock traded down $0.82 on Friday, hitting $91.19. 3,380,530 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,555,793. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $94.12 and its two-hundred day moving average is $89.41. Nasdaq, Inc. has a one year low of $76.55 and a one year high of $101.79. The firm has a market capitalization of $50.97 billion, a PE ratio of 26.59, a P/E/G ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71.

Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The financial services provider reported $1.07 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.98 by $0.09. Nasdaq had a net margin of 22.60% and a return on equity of 18.38%. 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 firm earned $0.85 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 14.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that Nasdaq, Inc. will post 4.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Nasdaq Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity at Nasdaq

In other Nasdaq news, insider Nelson Griggs sold 11,010 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $96.35, for a total value of $1,060,813.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 205,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $19,751,846.35. The trade was a 5.10% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Bradley J. Peterson sold 13,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.61, for a total transaction of $1,203,930.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 128,293 shares in the company, valued at $11,881,214.73. The trade was a 9.20% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 41,797 shares of company stock valued at $3,926,319. 0.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

More Nasdaq News

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Nasdaq

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Fiduciary Financial Advisors purchased a new stake in shares of Nasdaq in the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Nasdaq during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Nemes Rush Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Nasdaq in the fourth quarter worth approximately $35,000. Uniplan Investment Counsel Inc. bought a new position in shares of Nasdaq in the fourth quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new stake in Nasdaq in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Institutional investors own 72.47% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on NDAQ shares. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $120.00 price objective on shares of Nasdaq in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and set a $111.00 target price (up from $108.00) on shares of Nasdaq in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Nasdaq in a report on Monday, July 20th. Zacks Research upgraded Nasdaq from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price objective on Nasdaq from $92.00 to $102.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $110.30.

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.

Nasdaq Company Profile

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.