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Mar 31, 2022

Nasdaq Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Nasdaq's Q1 2022 performance was marked by record revenue and strategic investments, demonstrating resilience in dynamic markets.

Key Takeaways

Nasdaq reported a 5% increase in net revenues, reaching $892 million, driven by a 15% growth in Solutions segments revenues. The company also announced an 11% increase in the dividend and plans for a 3-for-1 stock split.

Net revenues increased by 5% compared to Q1 2021, reaching $892 million.

Solutions segments revenues grew by 15%, including organic growth and contribution from the Verafin acquisition.

GAAP diluted EPS decreased by 4%, while non-GAAP diluted EPS increased by 1% compared to Q1 2021.

The company returned $556 million to shareholders through dividends and repurchases and announced an 11% dividend increase.

Total Revenue
$892M
Previous year: $851M
+4.8%
EPS
$0.66
Previous year: $0.65
+1.5%
IPOs Nasdaq Stock Market
70
Previous year: 275
-74.5%
IPOs Nasdaq Nordic Baltic
13
New Listings Nasdaq Stock Market
110
Previous year: 319
-65.5%
Gross Profit
$638M
Previous year: $612M
+4.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$486M
Previous year: $774M
-37.2%
Free Cash Flow
$570M
Previous year: $352M
+61.9%
Total Assets
$20.8B
Previous year: $18.5B
+12.6%

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Forward Guidance

Nasdaq narrowed its 2022 non-GAAP operating expense guidance to a range of $1,700 to $1,760 million and expects its 2022 non-GAAP tax rate to be in the range of 24.0% to 26.0%.