Nasdaq Reports Strong Q3 Growth in Capital Access Platforms
Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) reported $1.5 billion in Q3 2026 revenue, up 14% year-over-year, driven by 19% growth in diluted EPS. Its Capital Access Platforms and FinTech segments showed robust expansion, signaling renewed momentum in IPO and SPAC activity.
51CFO view：Nasdaq’s strong capital markets performance suggests accelerated SEC review timelines and heightened scrutiny on sustainability of earnings and related-party disclosures. CFOs must pre-emptively document ASC 606 revenue policies, build auditable CAC/LTV models, and ensure finance teams can sustain rapid, multi-round SEC comment letter responses—especially on non-GAAP metric consistency.
Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) reported $1.5 billion in Q3 2026 revenue, up 14% year-over-year, driven by 19% growth in diluted EPS. Its Capital Access Platforms and FinTech segments showed robust expansion, signaling renewed momentum in IPO and SPAC activity.
Source：Nasdaq IPO
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