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Nasdaq (NDAQ) Q4 Earnings, Revenues Beat, Gives Outlook
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Have you been eager to see how Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ - Free Report) , performed in Q4 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this NY-based major exchange operator’s earnings release this morning:
An Earnings Beat
Nasdaq reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01. Earnings improved 11% year over year.
You should note that the earnings estimate for Nasdaq depicted neutral stance prior to the earnings release. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged at $1.01 per share over the last 7 days.
Nasdaq has a solid earnings surprise history. The company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 4.72% in the trailing four quarters.
Revenues Beat
Nasdaq’s revenues of $635 million in the quarter increased 6% year over year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was $628 million.
Key Takeaways
Adjusted operating expenses were $341 million in the reported quarter, up 5% from the year-ago quarter.
The Nasdaq Stock Market welcomed 268 new listings in 2017, 136 of which were IPOs.
As of Dec 31, 2017, debt increased 3.4% over 2016 end level to $3.7 billion.
The company has returned $446 million to its shareholders in 2017.
The company expects its 2018 non-GAAP operating expense in the range of $1,375–$1,415 million.
Nasdaq expects its 2018 non-GAAP tax rate to be in a range of 24.5% - 26.5%.
What Zacks Rank Says
Nasdaq carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). However, since the latest earnings performance is yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. Now it all depends on what sense the just-released report makes to the analysts.
Check back later for our full write up on this Nasdaq earnings report!
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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Nasdaq (NDAQ) Q4 Earnings, Revenues Beat, Gives Outlook
Have you been eager to see how Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ - Free Report) , performed in Q4 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this NY-based major exchange operator’s earnings release this morning:
An Earnings Beat
Nasdaq reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01. Earnings improved 11% year over year.
Improved revenues drove the upside.
Nasdaq, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
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How Was the Estimate Revision Trend?
You should note that the earnings estimate for Nasdaq depicted neutral stance prior to the earnings release. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged at $1.01 per share over the last 7 days.
Nasdaq has a solid earnings surprise history. The company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 4.72% in the trailing four quarters.
Revenues Beat
Nasdaq’s revenues of $635 million in the quarter increased 6% year over year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was $628 million.
Key Takeaways
Adjusted operating expenses were $341 million in the reported quarter, up 5% from the year-ago quarter.
The Nasdaq Stock Market welcomed 268 new listings in 2017, 136 of which were IPOs.
As of Dec 31, 2017, debt increased 3.4% over 2016 end level to $3.7 billion.
The company has returned $446 million to its shareholders in 2017.
The company expects its 2018 non-GAAP operating expense in the range of $1,375–$1,415 million.
Nasdaq expects its 2018 non-GAAP tax rate to be in a range of 24.5% - 26.5%.
What Zacks Rank Says
Nasdaq carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). However, since the latest earnings performance is yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. Now it all depends on what sense the just-released report makes to the analysts.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Check back later for our full write up on this Nasdaq earnings report!
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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