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Why Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) stock moved

Updated Aug 26, 2026

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) shares fell 0.1% to $98.73 as of August 26, 2026, a slight decline from the prior close of $98.79. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for NDAQ. The move is tied to price move up. 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 0.1% to $98.73

NDAQ fell 0.1% in its latest session, moving from $98.79 to $98.73.

Material / EarningsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.5×
Below Avg
Vs peers
No comparable peers
Market cap
$55.2B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$113
+14.9% vs price
Price chart
Jul 27 – Aug 26
EEVEE$93$96$99Jul 27Aug 4Aug 11Aug 19Aug 26
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 add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: Positive price momentum; Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +3.16% from $91.36 to $94.25 on 2026-07-16. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 0.1%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $113.40, implying +14.9% upside from $98.73. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (30/100). With earnings roughly 55 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

NDAQ price reaction

NDAQ last traded at $98.73, down $0.06 (-0.06%) from the previous close of $98.79. The session traded on 0.5× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $93.62 and $98.79, and it currently sits about 99% 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 $113.40, 14.9% above the recent $98.73. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 8 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 $113.40 implies +14.9% upside from $98.73.
  • The Street's most bullish target is $120.00 (+21.5%).
  • Positive price momentum.
  • Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +3.16% from $91.36 to $94.25 on 2026-07-16.

The bearish case

  • Material negative event.
  • Negative session, down 0.1%.
  • Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved -2.77% from $94.25 to $91.64 on 2026-07-17.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, 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 Aug 26, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $113+14.9%
= 8 maintains
TD Cowen maintained Buy · 2026-07-24
SEC filings watch
10-Q2026-07-23
Quarterly financial results
medium
8-K2026-07-23
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-07-01
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-06-16
Material event — review for impact
high
Peer context
NDAQ-0.1%

Previous notable changes for NDAQ

Material / Earnings2026-08-21+0.7%
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved −0.22% from $98.44 to $98.22 on 2026-08-21. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The stock reached a new 30-day high at $98.22 on modestly elevated volume (1.8× the 5-day average).
Activity2026-08-20+1.2%via Yahoo Finance
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) rose 2.68% to $98.93 on intraday trading, though the catalyst remains unclear from available evidence. Volume is running at 0.60x expected pace 120 minutes into the session, suggesting below-average participation in the move.
Material / Earnings2026-08-13+2.0%
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +1.39% from $96.25 to $97.59 on August 13, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The stock reached a new 30-day high on volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-07-28+2.2%
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) moved +1.53% from $94.51 to $95.96 on 2026-07-28. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with NDAQ reaching a new 30-day high on volume near its 5-day average.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-20 (est.)
in 55 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-10-22
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events

Frequently asked questions about NDAQ

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

NDAQ fell 0.1% to $98.73. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.

How much did NDAQ stock fall?

NDAQ lost 0.06% ($0.06) versus the prior close of $98.79, last trading at $98.73 on 0.5× average volume.

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

NDAQ's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-20 — about 55 days away.

What is the analyst price target for NDAQ?

The consensus analyst price target for NDAQ is $113.40, about 14.9% above the current $98.73. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 8 maintains, and 0 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks NDAQ

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move up was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 19 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 August 26, 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.