NDAQ
Nasdaq
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: NDAQ
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 16, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.24%
Payout ratio: 32.1%
Nasdaq's latest cash dividend of $0.27 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Mar 16, 2026. The dividend distribution stands at $1.08 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 1.24%.
NDAQ dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Nasdaq Dividend yield
NDAQ has a dividend yield of 1.24% which is below the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.66%, Nasdaq's dividend yield is 53% lower. The historical 5-year average of NDAQ's dividend yield is 1.3%, which is above the current yield.
NDAQ Dividend history
Nasdaq has been paying dividends for the last 14 years. Our records show that NDAQ has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 13% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock up by 2% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 11%.
Nasdaq Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.27 | 1.26% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.27 | 1.16% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.27 | 1.09% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.27 | 1.16% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.24 | 1.31% |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.24 | 1.16% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.24 | 1.26% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.24 | 1.54% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | $0.22 | 1.48% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.22 | 1.59% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.22 | 1.63% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.22 | 1.57% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.2 | 1.51% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $0.2 | 1.14% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | $0.2 | 1.24% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $0.2 | 1.45% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $0.18 | 1.3% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | $0.18 | 1.05% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.18 | 1.04% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $0.18 | 1.19% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | $0.163 | 1.36% |
| Dec 3, 2020 | $0.163 | 1.55% |
| Sep 10, 2020 | $0.163 | 1.54% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | $0.163 | 1.68% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.157 | 2.12% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.157 | 1.78% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.157 | 1.84% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.157 | 1.88% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.147 | 2.1% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.147 | 1.95% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.147 | 1.79% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.147 | 1.67% |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.127 | 1.81% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.127 | 1.89% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.127 | 1.87% |
| Jun 14, 2017 | $0.127 | 1.89% |
| Mar 15, 2017 | $0.107 | 1.81% |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.107 | 1.77% |
| Sep 14, 2016 | $0.107 | 1.66% |
| Jun 8, 2016 | $0.107 | 1.64% |
| Mar 10, 2016 | $0.083 | 1.54% |
| Dec 10, 2015 | $0.083 | 1.61% |
| Sep 9, 2015 | $0.083 | 1.57% |
| Jun 10, 2015 | $0.083 | 1.38% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.05 | 1.22% |
Nasdaq dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NDAQ has a payout ratio of 32.1% which is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 33.8%, Nasdaq's payout ratio is 5% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NDAQ dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CME Cme Group Inc | 4.35% | $11.2 | 94.9% |
| LAZ Lazard Ltd | 4.31% | $2 | 73% |
| ICE Intercontinental Exchange Inc | 1.39% | $1.96 | 28.4% |
| NDAQ Nasdaq Inc | 1.24% | $1.08 | 32.1% |
| CBOE Cboe Global Markets Inc | 1.02% | $2.88 | 24.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Nasdaq pay a dividend?
Yes, Nasdaq has been paying dividends for the last 14 years.
When was NDAQ's last dividend?
Nasdaq's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 16, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.27 per share.
How much dividend does Nasdaq pay (per share)?
NDAQ's annualized dividend per share is $1.08.
What is Nasdaq's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Nasdaq is 1.24%.
How often does Nasdaq pay dividends?
Nasdaq has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Nasdaq's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Nasdaq is 32.1%.
Does Nasdaq pay a good dividend?
Nasdaq's dividend yield is below the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.