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Mar 31, 2020

Nasdaq Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Nasdaq reported Q1 2020 results, adapting to COVID-19 and delivering for clients.

Key Takeaways

Nasdaq reported Q1 2020 net revenues of $701 million, an 11% increase year-over-year. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.22, while non-GAAP EPS was $1.50. The company strengthened its balance sheet by increasing cash reserves and refinancing senior notes.

Net revenues increased by 11% compared to Q1 2019, reaching $701 million.

Non-trading segments revenues increased by 7% due to organic growth.

Market Services revenues rose by 21% due to historic trading volumes.

GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.22, while non-GAAP earnings per share was $1.50.

Total Revenue
$701M
Previous year: $634M
+10.6%
EPS
$0.5
Previous year: $0.41
+22.0%
IPOs Nasdaq Stock Market
27
Previous year: 37
-27.0%
New Listings Nasdaq Stock Market
56
Previous year: 59
-5.1%
Listed Companies Nasdaq Stock Market
3.15K
Previous year: 3.06K
+2.8%
Gross Profit
$506M
Previous year: $459M
+10.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.02B
Previous year: $472M
+115.0%
Free Cash Flow
$354M
Previous year: $317M
+11.7%
Total Assets
$14.8B
Previous year: $14.5B
+2.0%

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Nasdaq Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Nasdaq is updating its 2020 non-GAAP operating expense guidance to the range of $1,320 to $1,370 million and continues to expect its 2020 non-GAAP tax rate to be in the range of 25.5% to 27.5%.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income