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Why Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) stock moved

Updated Jul 19, 2026

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) shares fell 2.8% to $91.64 as of July 19, 2026, a moderate decline from the prior close of $94.25. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for NDAQ. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window. Below, we break down what changed for NDAQ, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.

What happened

NDAQ fell 2.8% to $91.64

NDAQ fell 2.8% in its latest session, moving from $94.25 to $91.64.

RiskWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.8×
Below Avg
Vs peers
No comparable peers
Market cap
$51.8B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$112
+22.2% vs price
Price chart
Jun 18 – Jul 17
VVVVVFVVV$77$86$94Jun 18Jun 26Jul 6Jul 10Jul 17
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Nasdaq, Inc. investors

For Nasdaq, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +3.16% from $91.36 to $94.25 on 2026-07-16; Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +3.81% from $88.01 to $91.36 on 2026-07-15. Weighing against that: Negative session, down 2.8%; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $112.00, implying +22.2% upside from $91.64. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (0/100). With earnings roughly 4 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

NDAQ price reaction

NDAQ last traded at $91.64, down $2.61 (-2.77%) from the previous close of $94.25. The session traded on 0.8× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $76.85 and $94.25, and it currently sits about 85% of the way up that band.

Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)

The consensus analyst price target on Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) is $112.00, 22.2% above the recent $91.64. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on NDAQ line up.

The bullish case

  • Wall Street's consensus price target of $112.00 implies +22.2% upside from $91.64.
  • The Street's most bullish target is $113.00 (+23.3%).
  • Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +3.16% from $91.36 to $94.25 on 2026-07-16.

The bearish case

  • Negative session, down 2.8%.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.

Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Jul 19, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $112+22.2%
= 5 maintains
Morgan Stanley maintained Overweight · 2026-07-10
SEC filings watch
8-K2026-07-01
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-06-16
Material event — review for impact
high
10-Q2026-04-24
Quarterly financial results
medium
DEF 14A2026-04-24
Annual proxy — exec compensation & governance
low
Peer context
NDAQ-2.8%

Previous notable changes for NDAQ

Activity2026-07-16+3.2%
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +3.16% from $91.36 to $94.25 on 2026-07-16. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be driven by technical factors: NDAQ reached a new 30-day high, and volume was 2.1x the 5-day average.
Activity2026-07-15+3.8%
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +3.81% from $88.01 to $91.36 on 2026-07-15. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be driven by technical factors: NDAQ reached a new 30-day high with volume 1.5x the 5-day average.
Activity2026-07-09+3.7%
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +3.71% from $84.39 to $87.52 on 2026-07-09. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Trading volume was near its 5-day average at 0.8x.
Activity2026-07-02+2.3%via globenewswire.com
Nasdaq announced record first-half 2026 results: $129.3B in capital raised and the largest IPO volume in U.S. exchange history, with 7 of the 10 largest IPOs of the year listing on its platform.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-07-23 (est.)
in 4 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-07-24
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bearish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events

Frequently asked questions about NDAQ

Why did Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) stock move?

NDAQ fell 2.8% to $91.64. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.

How much did NDAQ stock fall?

NDAQ lost 2.77% ($2.61) versus the prior close of $94.25, last trading at $91.64 on 0.8× average volume.

When is Nasdaq, Inc.'s next earnings date?

NDAQ's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-07-23 — about 4 days away.

What is the analyst price target for NDAQ?

The consensus analyst price target for NDAQ is $112.00, about 22.2% above the current $91.64. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks NDAQ

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared NDAQ-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 11 tracked change events for NDAQ, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of July 19, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.

Data sources
FMP real-time & historical price dataSEC EDGAR filingsFMP earnings & estimatesAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)Earnings calendar (FMP)
Educational research tool — not personalized investment advice. Data may be delayed.