Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.04
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
33.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
NDAQ Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
NDAQ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$1.04
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR10.4%
5Y CAGR10.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return15.6%
5Y Total Return71.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,17210Y ago$45,19220Y ago$75,467
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NDAQ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
NDAQ Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Nasdaq, Inc. distributes 33.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NDAQ has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.4% and 5-year CAGR of 10.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NDAQ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 71.7%, with dividends contributing 8.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $45,192 today.
NDAQ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.57
Avg/Payment$0.2285
Latest Change+14.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | ↑ +14.8% | 1.22% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.2700 | — | 1.26% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 1.16% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 1.09% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.2700 | ↑ +12.5% | 1.16% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 1.31% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 1.16% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 1.26% | Sep 27, 2024 |
NDAQ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
33.6% payout
Streak
13Y
10.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDAQNasdaq, Inc. | $50.7B | 1.2% | 33.6% | 13 | Sustainable |
 ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $86.9B | 1.3% | 33.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  CMECME Group Inc. | $104.6B | 3.8% | 97.2% | 6 | At Risk |
 CBOECboe Global Markets,… | $36.1B | 0.8% | 25.8% | 10 | Sustainable |
2nd  MKTXMarketAxess Holdings… | $5.5B | 2.0% | 41.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
 TWTradeweb Markets Inc… | $23.3B | 0.4% | 12.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
 MSCIMSCI Inc. | $42.4B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $125.4B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  FDSFactSet Research Sys… | $9.1B | 2.0% | 26.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
NDAQ Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.58 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.05 | 11.7% | 4 | $3.09 | 34.0% | 2.94x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $0.94 | 9.3% | 4 | $1.93 | 48.7% | 2.05x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $0.86 | 10.3% | 4 | $2.08 | 41.3% | 2.42x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.78 | 10.9% | 4 | $2.26 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.70 | 8.8% | 4 | $2.35 | 29.9% | 3.34x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.65 | 4.9% | 4 | $1.86 | 34.8% | 2.88x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.62 | 8.8% | 4 | $1.55 | 39.8% | 2.51x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.57 | 16.4% | 4 | $0.91 | 62.3% | 1.61x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $0.49 | 20.7% | 4 | $1.44 | 33.8% | 2.96x | 1.1% |
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Start ComparisonNDAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NDAQ stock.
How much dividend does NDAQ pay per share?
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.04 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NDAQ's next ex-dividend date?
NDAQ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NDAQ typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NDAQ's dividend safe?
NDAQ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.6% and FCF payout ratio of +29.6%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is NDAQ a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Nasdaq, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NDAQ pay dividends?
Nasdaq, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.04 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NDAQ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NDAQ five years ago would be worth approximately $17,172 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NDAQ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NDAQ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.