FrançaisAre analysts right about Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Nasdaq, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 54% were profitable, average return +16% (237 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (44% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 39 | 62% | +20% |
| Deutsche Bank | 37 | 49% | +18% |
| Morgan Stanley | 22 | 9% | -6% |
| Oppenheimer | 20 | 60% | +22% |
| UBS | 14 | 50% | +11% |
Valuation
Is Nasdaq, Inc. overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Nasdaq, Inc. right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Nasdaq, Inc.'s valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Nasdaq, Inc. | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 28.9 | 13.5 |
| Forward P/E | 22.3 | 10.9 |
| Net margin | 36% | 23% |
👉 Nasdaq, Inc. trades above its sector median (28.9 vs 13.5) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Nasdaq, Inc. pays about $1.12/share/yr → 1.35% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Nasdaq, Inc. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) is "Buy" (29 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 54% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Nasdaq, Inc.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $113 (+7% vs $106), ranging from $102 to $132 (9 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Nasdaq, Inc.?
Over 1 year, 54% of analyst targets on Nasdaq, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of +16% (across 237 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Nasdaq, Inc. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $113 within 12 months, i.e. +7% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $132, the most cautious $102.
What is the Nasdaq, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $113, +7%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (54%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Nasdaq, Inc. overvalued?
Its P/E is 28.9, forward P/E 22.3. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.