Nasdaq Q3 Revenue Rises 14% Amid Strong Growth in Capital Access Platforms
Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.5 billion, up 14% year-over-year. Its Capital Access Platforms and Financial Technology segments drove a 19% increase in diluted EPS. These units provide IPO advisory, investor relations tools, and ESG disclosure support to listed and pre-IPO companies.
51CFO view：Nasdaq’s growth underscores heightened demand for integrated listing services. For pre-IPO CFOs, this means early alignment with Nasdaq’s IR platforms, ESG reporting templates, and XBRL filing toolchain. Their finance teams must include personnel fluent in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250—especially 5250(c) on ESG disclosure expectations—to ensure seamless onboarding and compliance.
Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.5 billion, up 14% year-over-year. Its Capital Access Platforms and Financial Technology segments drove a 19% increase in diluted EPS. These units provide IPO advisory, investor relations tools, and ESG disclosure support to listed and pre-IPO companies.
Source：Nasdaq IPO
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