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Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its market-services business (about 35% of sales), the company sells and distributes market data as well as offers Nasdaq-branded indexes to asset managers and investors through its information-services segment (30%). Nasdaq's corporate-services business (20%) offers listing services and related investor relations products to publicly traded companies and through the company's market technology group (15%), Nasdaq facilitates the exchange operations of other exchanges throughout the world and provides financial compliance services.

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UBS analyst Alex Kramm maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $79 to $89.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $89

In the preceding three months, 14 analysts have released ratings for Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Nasdaq, revealing an average target of $90.64, a high estimate of $98.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. Marking an increase of 4.62%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $86.64. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738267269_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Nasdaq is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick O'Shaughnessy</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Heal</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Nasdaq. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Nasdaq compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Nasdaq's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Nasdaq's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Nasdaq Better</h2>
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its market-services business (about 35% of sales), the company sells and distributes market data as well as offers Nasdaq-branded indexes to asset managers and investors through its information-services segment (30%). Nasdaq's corporate-services business (20%) offers listing services and related investor relations products to publicly traded companies and through the company's market technology group (15%), Nasdaq facilitates the exchange operations of other exchanges throughout the world and provides financial compliance services.
<h3>Key Indicators: Nasdaq's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Nasdaq showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 31.08% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Nasdaq's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.09%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Nasdaq's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.79%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Nasdaq's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.01%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.93, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Expectations For Nasdaq's Future

RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra reiterates Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $95 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Nasdaq, Maintains $95 Price Target

JP Morgan analyst Michael Cho maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $88 to $95.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $95

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $96 to $95.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Nasdaq, Lowers Price Target to $95

Caution dominates Wednesday's midday trading session in New York as investors anxiously await the Federal Open Market Committee decision <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">at 2 p.m. ET</a>.
The Fed is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5%. Market participants remain highly focused on any signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding the path forward for rate cuts.
The December meeting delivered a shock to markets, with Powell adopting a more hawkish tone than anticipated, suggesting that interest rates have moved closer to a neutral zone.
This FOMC meeting is also the first since Donald Trump's administration took office, fueling speculation over whether Powell will address questions about the president's pledge to &#8220;lower interest rates immediately.&#8221;
Major equity indices are little changed, with tech stocks under slight pressure as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 5%, weighing on the sector. Tech titans Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) will report earnings after the close, with investors awaiting management clarity over the DeepSeek AI competitive threat.
Among sectors, financial stocks — tracked by the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) — hit fresh record highs, while communication services are on pace for their eighth consecutive session of gains.
The dollar and Treasury yields remain mostly flat ahead of the Fed's announcement. Commodities are mixed, with gold and oil down 0.4% and 0.9%, respectively, while silver and copper rise 1.2% and 1.1%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is up 1% to $102,300, potentially snapping a four-session losing streak.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,901.37</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,285.29</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,055.43</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,412.74</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012925&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.2% lower to $603.11.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;is flat at $448.62.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.2% lower to $520.88.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) is flat at $226.81.</li>
<li>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) is outperforming, up 0.8%; the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) is lagging, down 0.9%.</li>
</ul>
Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers
<ul>
<li>T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) soared nearly 8% in reaction to stronger-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to company earnings include Starbucks Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NYSE">SBUX</a>), up 6.7%, Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>), up 3%, F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>), up 13%, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) up 3.6%, Danaher Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>), down 9%, The Progressive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), up 1.4%, Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), up 2.9%, General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), down 3.2%, Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>), up 3.1%, MSCI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSCI#NYSE">MSCI</a>), down 3.9%, Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>), up 0.9%, Hess Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>), up 0.6% and Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>), down 13.8%. </li>
<li>Major companies reporting earnings after the close other than Microsoft and Meta include Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>), International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>), Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) and Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>). </li>
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Nasdaq, Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) reported fourth-quarter revenue growth of 10% year-on-year to $1.227 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43298156/nasdaq-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results-a-year-of-strong-financial-performance-an" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst&nbsp;consensus estimate of $1.226 billion</a>.
The financial services company reported adjusted EPS of 76 cents, which beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of 75 cents</a>. However, the stock price slid after the print.
Nasdaq&#8217;s Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR)&nbsp;increased&nbsp;7% year-over-year to&nbsp;$2.77 billion.
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Solutions revenues were $949 million, up by 10% Y/Y, reflecting strong growth from Index and Financial Technology.
Market Services net revenues were $268 million, up 8% Y/Y. Financial Technology revenues grew by 10% Y/Y to&nbsp;$438 million. Index revenues climbed 29% Y/Y to&nbsp;$188 million.
Nasdaq generated $705 million in operating cash flow and held $623 in cash and equivalents as of December 31, 2024.
Chair and CEO Adena Friedman said 2024 was a transformative year for Nasdaq. With the integration of AxiomSL and Calypso essentially complete, the company made progress executing well across its strategic priorities, including driving cross-sell opportunities, innovating across its solutions, and expanding client relationships with its One Nasdaq strategy.
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Price Action:&nbsp;Nasdaq stock is down 4.72% at $77.36 at the last check Wednesday.
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Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.75 by 1.33 percent. This is a 5.56 percent increase over earnings of $0.72 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.227 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.226 billion by 0.08 percent. This is a 9.85 percent increase over sales of $1.117 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Nasdaq Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.76 Beats $0.75 Estimate, Sales $1.227B Beat $1.226B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.97 per share on revenue of $1.28 billion. 
• Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $385.34 million. 
• Otis Worldwide (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OTIS#NYSE">OTIS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.96 per share on revenue of $3.63 billion. 
• Teva Pharmaceutical Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $4.12 billion. 
• Wabash National (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WNC#NYSE">WNC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $412.92 million. 
• Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.63 per share on revenue of $6.20 billion. 
• Southside Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBSI#NYSE">SBSI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.71 per share on revenue of $68.12 million. 
• MSCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSCI#NYSE">MSCI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.96 per share on revenue of $747.63 million. 
• Hess Midstream (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HESM#NYSE">HESM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $388.90 million. 
• Monro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNRO#NASDAQ">MNRO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $311.88 million. 
• Central Pacific Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPF#NYSE">CPF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.62 per share on revenue of $67.00 million. 
• Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.00 per share on revenue of $575.21 million. 
• Blue Foundry (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLFY#NASDAQ">BLFY</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.17 per share on revenue of $10.02 million. 
• Avnet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVT#NASDAQ">AVT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $5.56 billion. 
• Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CODA#NASDAQ">CODA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $5.27 million. 
• Norfolk Southern (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.97 per share on revenue of $3.03 billion. 
• Extreme Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXTR#NASDAQ">EXTR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $278.05 million. 
• Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPI#NYSE">GPI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $9.09 per share on revenue of $5.21 billion. 
• Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $1.12 billion. 
• Silgan Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLGN#NYSE">SLGN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $1.40 billion. 
• VF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $2.75 billion. 
• Hess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.50 per share on revenue of $3.05 billion. 
• Navient (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAVI#NASDAQ">NAVI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $136.80 million. 
• Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $1.22 billion. 
• CGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIB#NYSE">GIB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.40 per share on revenue of $2.64 billion. 
• Prosperity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PB#NYSE">PB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.33 per share on revenue of $303.21 million. 
• Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.56 per share on revenue of $18.76 billion. 
• General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $4.23 per share on revenue of $13.21 billion. 
• Applied Industrial Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.21 per share on revenue of $1.08 billion. 
• T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.30 per share on revenue of $21.37 billion. 
• Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $3.76 billion. 
• Lennox Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $4.14 per share on revenue of $1.23 billion. 
• M/I Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHO#NYSE">MHO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.83 per share on revenue of $1.17 billion. 
• Danaher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.15 per share on revenue of $6.39 billion. 
• Scotts Miracle Gro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMG#NYSE">SMG</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $1.23 per share on revenue of $392.29 million. 
• Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.30 per share on revenue of $4.97 billion. 
• ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $6.71 per share on revenue of $9.02 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.31 per share on revenue of $4.23 billion. 
• Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $2.91 billion. 
• John B Sanfilippo &amp; Son (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBSS#NASDAQ">JBSS</a>) is likely to report earnings for its second quarter. 
• Wolfspeed (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.00 per share on revenue of $179.89 million. 
• Robert Half (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHI#NYSE">RHI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $1.39 billion. 
• Bassett Furniture Indus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSET#NASDAQ">BSET</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $82.97 million. 
• Two Harbors Inv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWO#NYSE">TWO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $-21 million. 
• Tetra Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTEK#NASDAQ">TTEK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $1.10 billion. 
• Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $27.12 billion. 
• Teradyne (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $740.91 million. 
• Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WASH#NASDAQ">WASH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $48.36 million. 
• Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.79 per share on revenue of $5.90 billion. 
• Meritage Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTH#NYSE">MTH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.10 per share on revenue of $1.57 billion. 
• Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.84 per share on revenue of $4.26 billion. 
• First Interstate BancSys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIBK#NASDAQ">FIBK</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $251.46 million. 
• Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHE#NYSE">BHE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $660.00 million. 
• United Rentals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $11.71 per share on revenue of $3.94 billion. 
• Landstar System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSTR#NASDAQ">LSTR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $1.20 billion. 
• Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $4.32 billion. 
• High Tide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HITI#NASDAQ">HITI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $99.08 million. 
• Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.12 per share on revenue of $68.86 billion. 
• Liberty Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $994.31 million. 
• Methanex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEOH#NASDAQ">MEOH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $994.61 million. 
• Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $1.26 billion. 
• Hawkins (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWKN#NASDAQ">HWKN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.92 per share on revenue of $219.22 million. 
• Levi Strauss (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $1.73 billion. 
• Ameriprise Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $9.19 per share on revenue of $4.47 billion. 
• Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETD#NYSE">ETD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $160.60 million. 
• Selective Insurance Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIGI#NASDAQ">SIGI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.01 per share on revenue of $1.27 billion. 
• ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.65 per share on revenue of $2.96 billion. 
• SEI Inv (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEIC#NASDAQ">SEIC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $555.43 million. 
• Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLB#NYSE">DLB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $346.15 million. 
• Celestica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $2.51 billion. 
• Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $6.73 per share on revenue of $46.98 billion. 
• Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.66 per share on revenue of $3.47 billion. 
• National Fuel Gas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFG#NYSE">NFG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.53 per share on revenue of $615.17 million. 
• MaxLinear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXL#NASDAQ">MXL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.13 per share on revenue of $90.00 million. 
• Brookline Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRKL#NASDAQ">BRKL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $90.68 million. 
• Canadian Pacific Kansas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $3.96 billion. 
• IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.79 per share on revenue of $17.60 billion. 
• Bridgewater Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWB#NASDAQ">BWB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $27.65 million. 
• Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.53 per share on revenue of $1.33 billion. 
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $4.43 billion. 
• Core Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLB#NYSE">CLB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $133.59 million. 
• Calix (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.07 per share on revenue of $203.91 million. 
• Cimpress (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMPR#NASDAQ">CMPR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.38 per share on revenue of $968.96 million. 
• Century Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCS#NYSE">CCS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.18 per share on revenue of $1.28 billion. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For January 29, 2025

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/01/23/final-trades-freeport-mcmoran-clearway-energy-and-nasdaq.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bill Baruch of Blue Line Capital said Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) reported quarterly earnings on Thursday. 
Copper is going higher and Freeport-McMoRan<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43167826/freeport-mcmoran-misses-q4-revenue-estimates-shares-slide-as-copper-sales-and-revenue-decline"> will follow, he added.</a>
Phoenix, Arizona-based Freeport-McMoRan reported fourth-quarter revenue of $5.72 billion. It missed the consensus of $5.99 billion. Copper sales totaled 1 billion pounds — slightly above the October 2024 estimate. Copper sales declined year-over-year owing to lower ore grades and the timing of shipments at PT-FI.
In the basic materials sector, Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC picked Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWEN#NYSE">CWEN</a>), which is a renewable power generation company.
On the earnings front, Clearway Energy is scheduled to report fourth quarter 2024 financial results on Monday, Feb. 24.
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Rounding out the trades, Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management said Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) successfully retested the breakout level and is on the rise once again.
Supporting his view, Oppenheimer analyst Owen Lau, on Jan. 13, maintained Nasdaq with an Outperform and raised the price target from $86 to $89.
Price Action:
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<li>Freeport-McMoRan shares fell 1.5% to close at $38.50 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Clearway Energy shares rose by 2.6% to close at $25.28 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Nasdaq shares gained 0.3% to close at $81.03 on Thursday.</li>
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<li>Portugal's 4th largest bank expands Nasdaq partnership, adopting Calypso's Front Office and Risk platform</li>
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Oppenheimer analyst Owen Lau maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $86 to $89.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $89

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $97 to $96.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Nasdaq, Lowers Price Target to $96

Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $78 to $84.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $84

The stock market is closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 for a National Day of Mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter whose state funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42725647/markets-will-close-for-president-jimmy-carters-state-funeral-what-you-need-to-know">at 10 a.m. ET.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: The New York Stock Exchange, owned by Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>), and the Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) have suspended trading in equities and options on Thursday and will resume regular trading hours on Friday.&nbsp;
Lynn Martin, president of NYSE Group, praised Carter's humble roots and life of public service <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42717748/will-markets-be-closed-for-former-president-jimmy-carters-funeral-heres-what-investors-should-know">in a statement</a> announcing the closure of the markets.
&#8220;During his noteworthy post-presidential life, President Carter left an enduring legacy of humanitarianism. The NYSE will respectfully honor President Carter&#8217;s lifetime of service to our nation by closing our markets on the National Day of Mourning,&#8221; Martin said.&nbsp;
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Tal Cohen, president of Nasdaq, also released <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42723458/nasdaq-announces-the-closure-of-its-u-s-markets-in-honor-of-a-national-day-of-mourning-for-former-">a statement </a>announcing the closure of all Nasdaq markets.&nbsp;
&#8220;President Carter was an exemplary leader, one who tirelessly continued his efforts to improve the human condition even after his tenure in public office was complete. His contributions will be felt by those around the world for years to come. On behalf of Nasdaq, we extend our deepest condolences to the Carter Family,&#8221; Cohen said.&nbsp;
Cohen <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/01/09/nx-s1-5251459/u-s-stock-markets-close-mourning-former-president-jimmy-carter">told</a> NPR the financial industry came together to honor Carter's legacy of service.&nbsp;
&#8220;It was a large undertaking,&#8221; Cohen said. &#8220;But we thought it was worth the effort.&#8221;
Thursday's market closures continue a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865 of closing markets in order to honor deceased presidents. The most recent closure was in 2018 following the death of former President George H.W. Bush.&nbsp;
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Raymond James analyst Patrick O'Shaughnessy maintains Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $83 to $84.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Nasdaq, Raises Price Target to $84

In the preceding three months, 14 analysts have released ratings for Nasdaq (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $87.71, a high estimate of $98.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 4.7% from the previous average price target of $83.77.
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<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Nasdaq. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Heal</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick O'Shaughnessy</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Nasdaq. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Nasdaq compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Nasdaq's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Nasdaq's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NDAQ/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Nasdaq analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Nasdaq's Background</h2>
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its market-services business (about 35% of sales), the company sells and distributes market data as well as offers Nasdaq-branded indexes to asset managers and investors through its information-services segment (30%). Nasdaq's corporate-services business (20%) offers listing services and related investor relations products to publicly traded companies and through the company's market technology group (15%), Nasdaq facilitates the exchange operations of other exchanges throughout the world and provides financial compliance services.
<h3>Nasdaq's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Nasdaq displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 31.08%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Nasdaq's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.09%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Nasdaq's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.79%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Nasdaq's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.01%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, Nasdaq faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Demystifying Nasdaq: Insights From 14 Analyst Reviews

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries upgraded the rating for Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $311 to $357. Autodesk shares closed at $290.82 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADSK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Brian Bedell upgraded Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $80 to $98. Nasdaq shares closed at $76.36 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NDAQ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst John Lovallo upgraded the rating for PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>) from Neutral to Buy but lowered the price target from $154 to $148. PulteGroup shares closed at $107.83 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PHM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison upgraded RPM International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $134 to $140. RPM shares closed at $121.74 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RPM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi upgraded Twilio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raised the price target from $85 to $140. Twilio shares closed at $109.82 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TWLO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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