Nasdaq Reports First Quarter 2024 Results; Strong Execution Delivers Double-Digit Solutions Revenue Growth

Rhea-AI Summary

Nasdaq, Inc. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with net revenues of $1.1 billion, a 22% increase over the first quarter of 2023. Solutions revenue saw a 35% increase, with annualized recurring revenue reaching $2.6 billion, up 29% year-over-year. Financial Technology revenue grew by 71%, while GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased by 34%. The company returned $127 million to shareholders through dividends and repaid a term loan balance. Nasdaq highlighted its strategic priorities of Integrate, Innovate, and Accelerate, with a focus on scalable, profitable, and durable growth.

Positive

• Solutions revenue increased by 35% in the first quarter of 2024.
• Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $2.6 billion, up 29% year-over-year.
• Financial Technology revenue grew by 71% over the first quarter of 2023.
• GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased by 34% in the first quarter of 2024.
• The company returned $127 million to shareholders through dividends and repaid a term loan balance.
• Strategic priorities of Integrate, Innovate, and Accelerate were highlighted for scalable growth.

Negative

• GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased by 34% in the first quarter of 2024.
• Market Services net revenues decreased by 9% in the first quarter of 2024.
• GAAP operating expenses increased by 41% in the first quarter of 2024.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Examining Nasdaq's first quarter financial performance, the reported 22% year-over-year growth in net revenues is a testament to the company's robust operational execution, particularly within its Solutions segment, which saw an impressive 35% increase. This segment's organic growth figures stand out at 11%, suggesting that Nasdaq's internal expansion strategies are paying dividends independent of macro factors. On the downside, the GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased by 34% which could signal cost pressures or investment activities that are diluting short-term earnings. Industry observers should be mindful of potential headwinds from increased operating expenses, which spiked by 41% largely due to acquisitions and internal investments. The updated expense guidance and consistent tax rate forecast maintain a semblance of predictability for financial planning. For retail investors, it's important to balance the solid revenue performance against the earnings decrease and higher expenses to understand the nuanced trajectory of Nasdaq's financial health.

Market Research Analyst

Nasdaq's Index revenue, highlighted by a $168 million uptick, signifies a substantial 53% increase that correlates with the burgeoning ETP AUM, now exceeding $500 billion. The index and ETP market expansion, coupled with significant net inflows, reflect an appetite for indexed investment vehicles and a trust in Nasdaq's index management capabilities. The strategic focus on Financial Technology, with a revenue jump of 71%, underscores Nasdaq's commitment to innovation within a high-growth industry segment. The 96% gross revenue retention and 111% net revenue retention rates for AxiomSL and Calypso signal strong customer loyalty and expansion, which is essential for sustaining long-term growth. Investors would do well to monitor how Nasdaq continues to leverage these technologies to maintain its market leadership and the potential implications for sustained revenue streams.

NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024.

• First quarter 2024 net revenues¹ were $1.1 billion, an increase of 22% over the first quarter of 2023, up 6% organically² or 7% on a pro forma³ basis, including Adenza in the first quarter of 2023 results for Nasdaq. This included Solutions⁴ revenue increasing 35%, with organic growth of 11% or 13% on a pro forma basis.
• Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR)⁵ of $2.6 billion increased 29% compared to the first quarter of 2023, up 5% organically or up 7% on a pro forma basis.
• Financial Technology revenue of $392 million increased 71% over the first quarter of 2023, up 4% organically or 10% on a pro forma basis.
• Index revenue of $168 million increased 53% and experienced $46 billion of net inflows over the trailing twelve months and $21 billion in the first quarter, with ETP AUM surpassing $500 billion in the quarter.
• GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased 34% in the first quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased 9% in the first quarter of 2024, but increased 6% organically.
• The company returned $127 million to shareholders in the first quarter of 2024 through dividends and repaid the $340 million remaining balance of our term loan. There were no share repurchases in the first quarter of 2024.

First Quarter 2024 Highlights

(US$ millions, except per share)	1Q24		Change % (YoY)		Organic Change % (YoY)		Pro Forma Change % (YoY)*
Solutions Revenues	$871		35%		11%		13%
Market Services Net Revenues	$237		(9)%		(9)%
Net Revenues**	$1,117		22%		6%		7%
Operating income	$410		—%
Non-GAAP Operating income	$593		24%		7%		10%
ARR	$2,612		29%		5%		7%
Diluted EPS	$0.40		(34)%
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS	$0.63		(9)%		6%

*Pro forma results are presented assuming AxiomSL and Calypso were included in the prior year quarterly results. Pro forma growth excludes the impacts of foreign currency except for AxiomSL and Calypso, which are not yet calculated on an organic basis.
**Net revenues includes $9 million of Other Revenues which primarily reflect revenues associated with the European power trading and clearing business which is pending sale.

Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO said, “Nasdaq delivered another quarter of solid results, with double digit revenue growth in our Solutions businesses including strong Financial Technology results and exceptional Index performance. We continue to make progress on our Integrate, Innovate, and Accelerate strategic priorities with ongoing momentum across our integration work streams and the One Nasdaq go-to-market strategy.

As we look toward the remainder of the year, we are well positioned to deliver on our next phase of scalable, profitable, and durable growth.”

Sarah Youngwood, Executive Vice President and CFO said, “Nasdaq’s financial performance in the first quarter underscores the growth profile and durability of our business model. We are making disciplined investments while achieving meaningful progress executing on our expense synergy target and our deleveraging plan.”

FINANCIAL REVIEW

• First quarter 2024 net revenues were $1.1 billion, an increase of $203 million, or 22%, versus the prior year period with 6% organic growth or 7% growth on a pro forma basis. Revenue growth includes a $150 million net benefit primarily related to the acquisition of Adenza and a $2 million increase from the impact of changes in FX rates.
• Solutions revenue was $871 million in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of $227 million, or 35%, versus the prior year period with organic growth of 11% or 13% growth on a pro forma basis, reflecting strong growth from Index and Financial Technology.
• ARR grew 29% year over year, 5% organically, or 7% on a pro forma basis in the first quarter with 12% pro forma ARR growth for Financial Technology and 1% ARR growth for Capital Access Platforms.
• Market Services net revenues were $237 million in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of $23 million, or 9%, versus the prior year period. The $23 million organic decrease was primarily driven by an $11 million decrease in U.S. equity derivatives revenue, an $8 million decline in U.S. tape plan revenue, and a $3 million decline in U.S. cash equities revenue.
• First quarter 2024 GAAP operating expenses were $707 million, an increase of $205 million, or 41%, versus the prior year period. The increase for the first quarter of 2024 is due to the inclusion of $86 million in amortization expense of acquired intangible assets, $68 million of other AxiomSL and Calypso operating expenses, a one-time charge of $23 million associated with the settlement of our pension plan, and organic growth driven by increased investments in technology and our people to drive innovation and long-term growth. The increase also reflected $8 million of restructuring charges associated with the programs we initiated to optimize our efficiencies as a combined organization as well as integrating the Adenza acquisition.
• First quarter 2024 non-GAAP operating expenses were $524 million, an increase of $88 million, or 20%, versus the prior year period with 4% organic growth or 5% on a pro forma basis. The increase for the first quarter of 2024 is primarily due to the inclusion of $68 million of AxiomSL and Calypso non-GAAP operating expenses. The organic and pro forma increases reflect growth driven by increased investments in technology and our people to drive innovation and long-term growth.
• First quarter 2024 cash flow from operations was $530 million, enabling the company to continue to make meaningful progress on its deleveraging plan. The company returned $127 million to shareholders through dividends and repaid the remaining $340 million term loan balance and a net $67 million in commercial paper. We did not repurchase shares during the first quarter of 2024. As of March 31, 2024, there was $1.9 billion remaining under the board authorized share repurchase program.

2024 EXPENSE AND TAX GUIDANCE UPDATE⁶

• The company is updating its 2024 non-GAAP operating expense guidance to a range of $2,125 million to $2,185 million, and maintaining its 2024 non-GAAP tax rate guidance to be in the range of 24.5% to 26.5%.

STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS UPDATES

• March 5th Investor Day highlighted Nasdaq’s strategy to deliver its next phase of resilient and scalable growth. Approximately 500 investors and analysts participated in Nasdaq’s 2024 Investor Day, where Nasdaq highlighted its strategic initiatives of Integrate, Innovate, and Accelerate, introduced the One Nasdaq go-to-market strategy, and outlined its capital allocation priorities to support organic revenue growth and leverage reduction.
• AxiomSL and Calypso achieved 15% combined pro forma ARR growth. AxiomSL and Calypso had 45 upsells and signed 2 new clients. Combined gross revenue retention⁷ was 96% and net revenue retention⁸ was 111%. Excluding the impact of a significant 2023 bankruptcy first noted last quarter, gross revenue retention was 98% and net revenue retention was 113%.
• Verafin had solid growth in SMB customers while launching a new AI-based copilot capability. Within Financial Crime Management Technology, Verafin had 24% ARR growth in the first quarter. This included the addition of 28 new SMB clients, underscoring the continued growth within its core client base. Additionally, after an extensive Beta program, the business rolled out its first copilot feature, the integrated Entity Research Copilot, to its customer base of more than 2,500 financial institutions. Verafin’s solutions, combined with the integrated copilot, significantly improve investigator efficiency with up to a 90% reduction in alert review time compared to legacy approaches.
• Exchange-traded product (ETP) assets under management (AUM) linked to Nasdaq indices reached record levels, surpassing $500 billion at quarter-end, with growth in derivatives volumes. Market performance and $46 billion in net inflows in the trailing twelve-month period, including $21 billion in the first quarter, resulted in record quarter-end ETP AUM linked to Nasdaq indices at $519 billion. This quarter also marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Invesco QQQ Exchange Traded Fund, which tracks the Nasdaq-100, highlighting the longstanding relationship between Nasdaq and Invesco. Nasdaq futures and options volumes increased 5% year-over-year, also contributing to revenue growth.
• Launched Dynamic Midpoint Extended Life Order (M-ELO) for U.S. cash equities on April 15th. Nasdaq launched Dynamic M-ELO, the first SEC approved AI-powered order type designed to improve fill rates and create greater efficiency in equities markets. This new order type analyzes more than 140 data points every 30 seconds on a symbol-by-symbol basis to detect market conditions and optimize the holding period prior to which a trade is eligible to execute.
• Nasdaq maintained its leadership among exchanges in U.S. multi-listed options. In the first quarter of 2024, Nasdaq led all exchanges during the period in total volume traded for U.S. multi-listed equity options. Nasdaq also achieved record revenue in its proprietary index options franchise, driven by record trading volumes.
• Investor demand underpinned the success of the Borse Dubai secondary offering. Nasdaq successfully coordinated the secondary offering of 31 million shares offered by Borse Dubai. Borse Dubai remains a strategic shareholder of Nasdaq with over 10% ownership and representation on Nasdaq’s board. The transaction priced on March 19th and closed on March 22nd with strong investor demand resulting in an oversubscribed transaction.

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¹ Represents revenues less transaction-based expenses.
² Refer to our reconciliations of U.S. GAAP to non-GAAP net income, diluted earnings per share, operating income, operating expenses and organic impacts included in the attached schedules.
³ Pro forma results are presented assuming AxiomSL and Calypso were included in the prior year quarterly results. These results are not calculated in a manner consistent with the pro forma requirements in Article 11 of Regulation S-X. Pro forma growth excludes the impacts of foreign currency except for AxiomSL and Calypso, which are not yet calculated on an organic basis.
⁴ Constitutes revenues from our Capital Access Platforms and Financial Technology segments.
⁵ Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) for a given period is the current annualized value derived from subscription contracts with a defined contract value. This excludes contracts that are not recurring, are one-time in nature or where the contract value fluctuates based on defined metrics. ARR is currently one of our key performance metrics to assess the health and trajectory of our recurring business. ARR does not have any standardized definition and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue and is not intended to be combined with or to replace either of those items. For AxiomSL and Calypso recurring revenue contracts, the amount included in ARR is consistent with the amount that we invoice the customer during the current period. Additionally, for AxiomSL and Calypso recurring revenue contracts that include annual values that increase over time, we include in ARR only the annualized value of components of the contract that are considered active as of the date of the ARR calculation. We do not include the future committed increases in the contract value as of the date of the ARR calculation. ARR is not a forecast and the active contracts at the end of a reporting period used in calculating ARR may or may not be extended or renewed by our customers.
⁶ U.S. GAAP operating expense and tax rate guidance are not provided due to the inherent difficulty in quantifying certain amounts due to a variety of factors including the unpredictability in the movement in foreign currency rates, as well as future charges or reversals outside of the normal course of business.
⁷ Gross Retention: As used herein for AxiomSL and Calypso, ARR in the current period over ARR in the prior year period for existing customers excluding price increases and upsells and excluding new customers.
⁸ Net Retention: As used herein for AxiomSL and Calypso, ARR in the current period over ARR in the prior year period for existing customers including price increases and upsells and excluding new customers.

ABOUT NASDAQ

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on Twitter @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.

NON-GAAP INFORMATION

In addition to disclosing results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Nasdaq also discloses certain non-GAAP results of operations, including, but not limited to, non-GAAP net income attributable to Nasdaq, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP operating income, and non-GAAP operating expenses, that include certain adjustments or exclude certain charges and gains that are described in the reconciliation table of U.S. GAAP to non-GAAP information provided at the end of this release. Management uses this non-GAAP information internally, along with U.S. GAAP information, in evaluating our performance and in making financial and operational decisions. We believe our presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency and supplemental data relating to our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we believe the presentation of these measures is useful to investors for period-to-period comparisons of results as the items described below in the reconciliation tables do not reflect ongoing operating performance.

These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, U.S. GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate such measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as a comparative measure. Investors should not rely on any single financial measure when evaluating our business. This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and is not meant as a substitute for our operating results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We recommend investors review the U.S. GAAP financial measures included in this earnings release. When viewed in conjunction with our U.S. GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations, we believe these non-GAAP measures provide greater transparency and a more complete understanding of factors affecting our business than U.S. GAAP measures alone.

We understand that analysts and investors regularly rely on non-GAAP financial measures, such as those noted above, to assess operating performance. We use these measures because they highlight trends more clearly in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on U.S. GAAP financial measures, since these measures eliminate from our results specific financial items that have less bearing on our ongoing operating performance.

Organic revenue and expense growth, organic change and organic impact are non-GAAP measures that reflect adjustments for: (i) the impact of period-over-period changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and (ii) the revenues, expenses and operating income associated with acquisitions and divestitures for the twelve month period following the date of the acquisition or divestiture. Reconciliations of these measures are described within the body of this release or in the reconciliation tables at the end of this release.

Foreign exchange impact: In countries with currencies other than the U.S. dollar, revenues and expenses are translated using monthly average exchange rates. Certain discussions in this release isolate the impact of year-over-year foreign currency fluctuations to better measure the comparability of operating results between periods. Operating results excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations are calculated by translating the current period’s results by the prior period’s exchange rates.

Restructuring programs: In the fourth quarter of 2023, following the closing of the Adenza acquisition, our management approved, committed to and initiated a restructuring program, “Adenza Restructuring” to optimize our efficiencies as a combined organization. In connection with this program, we expect to incur pre-tax charges principally related to employee-related costs, contract terminations, real estate impairments and other related costs. We expect to achieve benefits primarily in the form of expense and revenue synergies. In October 2022, following our September announcement to realign our segments and leadership, we initiated a divisional alignment program with a focus on realizing the full potential of this structure. In connection with the program, we expect to incur pre-tax charges principally related to employee-related costs, consulting, asset impairments and contract terminations over a two-year period. We expect to achieve benefits in the form of both increased customer engagement and operating efficiencies. Costs related to the Adenza restructuring and the divisional alignment programs will be recorded as “restructuring charges” in our consolidated statements of income. We will exclude charges associated with this program for purposes of calculating non-GAAP measures as they are not reflective of ongoing operating performance or comparisons in Nasdaq's performance between periods.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Information set forth in this communication contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Nasdaq cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to (i) projections relating to our future financial results, total shareholder returns, growth, dividend program, trading volumes, products and services, ability to transition to new business models or implement our new corporate structure, taxes and achievement of synergy targets, (ii) statements about the closing or implementation dates and benefits of certain acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic, restructuring, technology, environmental, de-leveraging and capital allocation initiatives, (iii) statements about our integrations of our recent acquisitions, (iv) statements relating to any litigation or regulatory or government investigation or action to which we are or could become a party, and (v) other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond Nasdaq’s control. These factors include, but are not limited to, Nasdaq’s ability to implement its strategic initiatives, economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations, geopolitical instability, government and industry regulation, interest rate risk, U.S. and global competition. Further information on these and other factors are detailed in Nasdaq’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on Nasdaq’s investor relations website at http://ir.nasdaq.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Nasdaq undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Nasdaq, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,				March 31,
		2024				2023
Revenues:
Capital Access Platforms		$	479			$	415
Financial Technology			392				229
Market Services			794				879
Other Revenues			9				10
	Total revenues		1,674				1,533
Transaction-based expenses:
Transaction rebates			(481	)			(487	)
Brokerage, clearance and exchange fees			(76	)			(132	)
Revenues less transaction-based expenses			1,117				914
Operating Expenses:
Compensation and benefits			340				256
Professional and contract services			34				32
Computer operations and data communications			67				54
Occupancy			28				39
General, administrative and other			28				14
Marketing and advertising			11				9
Depreciation and amortization			155				69
Regulatory			9				9
Merger and strategic initiatives			9				2
Restructuring charges			26				18
	Total operating expenses		707				502
Operating income			410				412
Interest income			6				6
Interest expense			(108	)			(36	)
Other income			1				—
Net income from unconsolidated investees			3				14
Income before income taxes			312				396
Income tax provision			79				95
Net income			233				301
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			1				1
Net income attributable to Nasdaq		$	234			$	302
Per share information:
Basic earnings per share		$	0.41			$	0.62
Diluted earnings per share		$	0.40			$	0.61
Cash dividends declared per common share		$	0.22			$	0.20
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
for earnings per share:
Basic			575.4				489.9
Diluted			578.9				494.8

Nasdaq, Inc.
Revenue Detail
(in millions)
(unaudited)
				Three Months Ended
				March 31,				March 31,
				2024				2023
CAPITAL ACCESS PLATFORMS
	Data and Listing Services revenues			$	186			$	185
	Index revenues				168				110
	Workflow and Insights revenues				125				120
		Total Capital Access Platforms revenues			479				415
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY
	Financial Crime Management Technology revenues				64				52
	Regulatory Technology revenues				90				32
	Capital Markets Technology revenues				238				145
		Total Financial Technology revenues			392				229
MARKET SERVICES
	Market Services revenues				794				879
	Transaction-based expenses:
			Transaction rebates		(481	)			(487	)
			Brokerage, clearance and exchange fees		(76	)			(132	)
		Total Market Services revenues, net			237				260
OTHER REVENUES					9				10
REVENUES LESS TRANSACTION-BASED EXPENSES				$	1,117			$	914

Nasdaq, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions)
			March 31,				December 31,
			2024				2023
Assets			(unaudited)
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	388			$	453
	Restricted cash and cash equivalents			21				20
	Default funds and margin deposits			5,595				7,275
	Financial investments			173				188
	Receivables, net			925				929
	Other current assets			219				231
Total current assets				7,321				9,096
Property and equipment, net				575				576
Goodwill				13,974				14,112
Intangible assets, net				7,291				7,443
Operating lease assets				400				402
Other non-current assets				706				665
Total assets			$	30,267			$	32,294
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	266			$	332
	Section 31 fees payable to SEC			70				84
	Accrued personnel costs			188				303
	Deferred revenue			866				594
	Other current liabilities			184				146
	Default funds and margin deposits			5,595				7,275
	Short-term debt			224				291
Total current liabilities				7,393				9,025
Long-term debt				9,765				10,163
Deferred tax liabilities, net				1,655				1,642
Operating lease liabilities				413				417
Other non-current liabilities				222				220
Total liabilities				19,448				21,467
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Nasdaq stockholders' equity:
	Common stock			6				6
	Additional paid-in capital			5,526				5,496
	Common stock in treasury, at cost			(611	)			(587	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(2,044	)			(1,924	)
	Retained earnings			7,932				7,825
Total Nasdaq stockholders' equity				10,809				10,816
	Noncontrolling interests			10				11
Total equity				10,819				10,827
Total liabilities and equity			$	30,267			$	32,294

Nasdaq, Inc.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to Nasdaq and Diluted Earnings Per Share
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
			Three Months Ended
			March 31,				March 31,
			2024				2023
U.S. GAAP net income attributable to Nasdaq			$	234			$	302
Non-GAAP adjustments:
	Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets (1)			123				38
	Merger and strategic initiatives expense (2)			9				2
	Restructuring charges (3)			26				18
	Lease asset impairments (4)			—				17
	Net income from unconsolidated investees (5)			(3	)			(14	)
	Legal and regulatory matters (6)			2				(10	)
	Pension settlement charge (7)			23				—
	Other			—				1
	Total non-GAAP adjustments			180				52
	Non-GAAP adjustment to the income tax provision (8)			(47	)			(15	)
	Total non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax			133				37
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Nasdaq			$	367			$	339
U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per share			$	0.40			$	0.61
	Total adjustments from non-GAAP net income above			0.23				0.08
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share			$	0.63			$	0.69
Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding for earnings per share:				578.9				494.8
(1) We amortize intangible assets acquired in connection with various acquisitions. Intangible asset amortization expense can vary from period to period due to episodic acquisitions completed, rather than from our ongoing business operations.
(2) We have pursued various strategic initiatives and completed acquisitions and divestitures in recent years which have resulted in expenses which would not have otherwise been incurred. These expenses generally include integration costs, as well as legal, due diligence and other third party transaction costs. The frequency and amount of such expenses vary significantly based on the size, timing and complexity of the transaction. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, these costs primarily related to the Adenza acquisition.
(3) In the fourth quarter of 2023, following the closing of the Adenza acquisition, our management approved, committed to and initiated a restructuring program, “Adenza Restructuring” to optimize our efficiencies as a combined organization. In connection with this program, we expect to incur pre-tax charges principally related to employee-related costs, contract terminations, real estate impairments and other related costs. We expect to achieve benefits primarily in the form of expense and revenue synergies. In October 2022, following our September announcement to realign our segments and leadership, we initiated a divisional alignment program with a focus on realizing the full potential of this structure. In connection with the program, we expect to incur pre-tax charges principally related to employee-related costs, consulting, asset impairments and contract terminations over a two-year period.
(4) During the first quarter of 2023, we initiated a review of our real estate and facility capacity requirements due to our new and evolving work models. As a result, for the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded impairment charges of $17 million related to our operating lease assets and leasehold improvements associated with vacating certain leased office space, which are recorded in occupancy expense and depreciation and amortization expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(5) We exclude our share of the earnings and losses of our equity method investments, primarily our equity interest in the Options Clearing Corporation, or OCC, and Nasdaq Private Market, LLC. This provides a more meaningful analysis of Nasdaq’s ongoing operating performance or comparisons in Nasdaq’s performance between periods.
(6) For the three months ended March 31, 2023, these items primarily included an insurance recovery related to legal matters recorded in general, administrative and other expense and professional and contract services expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(7) For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded a pre-tax loss as a result of settling our U.S. pension plan. The plan was terminated and partially settled in 2023, with final settlement occurring during the first quarter of 2024. The pre-tax loss is recorded in compensation and benefits in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(8) The non-GAAP adjustment to the income tax provision primarily includes the tax impact of each non-GAAP adjustment.

Nasdaq, Inc.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Income and Operating Margin
(in millions)
(unaudited)
			Three Months Ended
			March 31,				March 31,
			2024				2023
U.S. GAAP operating income			$	410			$	412
Non-GAAP adjustments:
	Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets (1)			123				38
	Merger and strategic initiatives expense (2)			9				2
	Restructuring charges (3)			26				18
	Lease asset impairments (4)			—				17
	Legal and regulatory matters (5)			2				(10	)
	Pension settlement charge (6)			23				—
	Other			—				1
	Total non-GAAP adjustments			183				66
Non-GAAP operating income			$	593			$	478
Revenues less transaction-based expenses			$	1,117			$	914
U.S. GAAP operating margin (7)				37	%			45	%
Non-GAAP operating margin (8)				53	%			52	%
(1) We amortize intangible assets acquired in connection with various acquisitions. Intangible asset amortization expense can vary from period to period due to episodic acquisitions completed, rather than from our ongoing business operations.
(2) We have pursued various strategic initiatives and completed acquisitions and divestitures in recent years which have resulted in expenses which would not have otherwise been incurred. These expenses generally include integration costs, as well as legal, due diligence and other third party transaction costs. The frequency and amount of such expenses vary significantly based on the size, timing and complexity of the transaction. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, these costs primarily related to the Adenza acquisition.
(3) In the fourth quarter of 2023, following the closing of the Adenza acquisition, our management approved, committed to and initiated a restructuring program, “Adenza Restructuring” to optimize our efficiencies as a combined organization. In connection with this program, we expect to incur pre-tax charges principally related to employee-related costs, contract terminations, real estate impairments and other related costs. We expect to achieve benefits primarily in the form of expense and revenue synergies. In October 2022, following our September announcement to realign our segments and leadership, we initiated a divisional alignment program with a focus on realizing the full potential of this structure. In connection with the program, we expect to incur pre-tax charges principally related to employee-related costs, consulting, asset impairments and contract terminations over a two-year period.
(4) During the first quarter of 2023, we initiated a review of our real estate and facility capacity requirements due to our new and evolving work models. As a result, for the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded impairment charges of $17 million related to our operating lease assets and leasehold improvements associated with vacating certain leased office space, which are recorded in occupancy expense and depreciation and amortization expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(5) For the three months ended March 31, 2023, these items primarily included an insurance recovery related to legal matters recorded in general, administrative and other expense and professional and contract services expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(6) For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded a pre-tax loss as a result of settling our U.S. pension plan. The plan was terminated and partially settled in 2023, with final settlement occurring during the first quarter of 2024. The pre-tax loss is recorded in compensation and benefits in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(7) U.S. GAAP operating margin equals U.S. GAAP operating income divided by revenues less transaction-based expenses.
(8) Non-GAAP operating margin equals non-GAAP operating income divided by revenues less transaction-based expenses.

Nasdaq, Inc.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Expenses
(in millions)
(unaudited)
			Three Months Ended
			March 31,				March 31,
			2024				2023
U.S. GAAP operating expenses			$	707			$	502
Non-GAAP adjustments:
	Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets (1)			(123	)			(38	)
	Merger and strategic initiatives expense (2)			(9	)			(2	)
	Restructuring charges (3)			(26	)			(18	)
	Lease asset impairments (4)			—				(17	)
	Legal and regulatory matters (5)			(2	)			10
	Pension settlement charge (6)			(23	)			—
	Other			—				(1	)
	Total non-GAAP adjustments			(183	)			(66	)
Non-GAAP operating expenses			$	524			$	436
(1) We amortize intangible assets acquired in connection with various acquisitions. Intangible asset amortization expense can vary from period to period due to episodic acquisitions completed, rather than from our ongoing business operations.
(2) We have pursued various strategic initiatives and completed acquisitions and divestitures in recent years which have resulted in expenses which would not have otherwise been incurred. These expenses generally include integration costs, as well as legal, due diligence and other third party transaction costs. The frequency and amount of such expenses vary significantly based on the size, timing and complexity of the transaction. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, these costs primarily related to the Adenza acquisition.
(3) In the fourth quarter of 2023, following the closing of the Adenza acquisition, our management approved, committed to and initiated a restructuring program, “Adenza Restructuring” to optimize our efficiencies as a combined organization. In connection with this program, we expect to incur pre-tax charges principally related to employee-related costs, contract terminations, real estate impairments and other related costs. We expect to achieve benefits primarily in the form of expense and revenue synergies. In October 2022, following our September announcement to realign our segments and leadership, we initiated a divisional alignment program with a focus on realizing the full potential of this structure. In connection with the program, we expect to incur pre-tax charges principally related to employee-related costs, consulting, asset impairments and contract terminations over a two-year period.
(4) During the first quarter of 2023, we initiated a review of our real estate and facility capacity requirements due to our new and evolving work models. As a result, for the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded impairment charges of $17 million related to our operating lease assets and leasehold improvements associated with vacating certain leased office space, which are recorded in occupancy expense and depreciation and amortization expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(6) For the three months ended March 31, 2023, these items primarily included an insurance recovery related to legal matters recorded in general, administrative and other expense and professional and contract services expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(6) For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded a pre-tax loss as a result of settling our U.S. pension plan. The plan was terminated and partially settled in 2023, with final settlement occurring during the first quarter of 2024. The pre-tax loss is recorded in compensation and benefits in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Nasdaq, Inc.
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Impacts for U.S. GAAP to Pro Forma Revenues less transaction-based expenses, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses,
Non-GAAP Operating Income, and Non-GAAP Operating Margin
(in millions)
(unaudited)
	As Reported								Adenza (1)				Pro Forma
	March 31,				March 31,				March 31,				March 31,				Total Variance							FX & Other (2)				Pro Forma Impacts
	2024				2023				2023				2023				$				%			$				$			%
CAPITAL ACCESS PLATFORMS	$	479			$	415			$	—			$	415			$	64			15	%		$	—			$	64		15	%
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY
Financial Crime Management Technology revenues		64				52				—				52				12			23	%			—				12		23	%
Regulatory Technology revenues		90				32				48				80				10			13	%			1				9		11	%
Capital Markets Technology revenues		238				145				78				223				15			7	%			1				14		6	%
Total Financial Technology revenues		392				229				126				355				37			10	%			2				35		10	%
SOLUTIONS REVENUES(3)		871				644				126				770				101			13	%			2				99		13	%
MARKET SERVICES		237				260				—				260				(23	)		(9	)%			—				(23	)	(9	)%
OTHER REVENUES		9				10				—				10				(1	)		(10	)%			(1	)			—		—	%
REVENUES LESS TRANSACTION-BASED EXPENSES		1,117				914				126				1,040				77			7	%			1				76		7	%
Non-GAAP operating expenses		524				436				63				499				25			5	%			1				24		5	%
Non-GAAP operating income	$	593			$	478			$	63			$	541			$	52			10	%		$	—			$	52		10	%
Non-GAAP operating margin		53	%			52	%			50	%			52	%
(1) The Adenza results above are presented on a non-GAAP basis and have been adjusted for certain items. We believe presenting these measures excluding these items provides investors with greater transparency as they do not represent ongoing operations. These adjustments include intangible amortization of $39 million and other transaction and restructuring related costs of $2 million for the first quarter of 2023.
(2) Primarily reflects the impacts from changes in FX rates.
(3) Represents Capital Access Platforms and Financial Technology Segments.

Nasdaq, Inc.
Reconciliation of Organic Impacts for U.S. GAAP Revenues less transaction-based expenses, Non-GAAP Operating Expenses,
Non-GAAP Operating Income, and Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share
(in millions)
(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,			March 31,			Total Variance							Organic Impact							Other Impacts (1)
	2024			2023			$				%			$				%			$				%
CAPITAL ACCESS PLATFORMS
Data and Listing Services revenues	$	186		$	185		$	1			1	%		$	1			1	%		$	—			—	%
Index revenues		168			110			58			53	%			58			53	%			—			—	%
Workflow and Insights revenues		125			120			5			4	%			5			4	%			—			—	%
Total Capital Access Platforms revenues		479			415			64			15	%			64			15	%			—			—	%
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY
Financial Crime Management Technology revenues		64			52			12			23	%			12			23	%			—			—	%
Regulatory Technology revenues		90			32			58			181	%			2			6	%			56			175	%
Capital Markets Technology revenues		238			145			93			64	%			(4	)		(3	)%			97			67	%
Total Financial Technology revenues		392			229			163			71	%			10			4	%			153			67	%
SOLUTIONS REVENUES (2)		871			644			227			35	%			74			11	%			153			24	%
MARKET SERVICES		237			260			(23	)		(9	)%			(23	)		(9	)%			—			—	%
OTHER REVENUES		9			10			(1	)		(10	)%			—			—	%			(1	)		(10	)%
REVENUES LESS TRANSACTION-BASED EXPENSES	$	1,117		$	914		$	203			22	%		$	51			6	%		$	152			17	%
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses	$	524		$	436		$	88			20	%		$	19			4	%		$	69			16	%
Non-GAAP Operating Income	$	593		$	478		$	115			24	%		$	32			7	%		$	83			17	%
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share	$	0.63		$	0.69		$	(0.06	)		(9	)%		$	0.04			6	%		$	(0.10	)		(14	)%
Note: The sum of the percentage changes may not tie to the percentage change in total variance due to rounding.
(1) Primarily includes the impacts of the Adenza acquisition and changes in FX rates.
(2) Represents Capital Access Platforms and Financial Technology Segments.

Nasdaq, Inc.
Quarterly Key Drivers Detail
(unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,				March 31,
		2024				2023
Capital Access Platforms
	Annualized recurring revenues (in millions) (1)	$	1,220			$	1,202
	Initial public offerings
	The Nasdaq Stock Market (2)		27				40
	Exchanges that comprise Nasdaq Nordic and Nasdaq Baltic		1				2
	Total new listings
	The Nasdaq Stock Market (2)		79				81
	Exchanges that comprise Nasdaq Nordic and Nasdaq Baltic (3)		2				7
	Number of listed companies
	The Nasdaq Stock Market (4)		4,020				4,163
	Exchanges that comprise Nasdaq Nordic and Nasdaq Baltic (5)		1,203				1,250
	Index
	Number of licensed exchange traded products (ETPs)		361				387
	Period end ETP assets under management (AUM) tracking Nasdaq indexes (in billions)	$	519			$	366
	Quarterly average ETP AUM tracking Nasdaq indexes (in billions)	$	492			$	341
	TTM (6) net inflows ETP AUM tracking Nasdaq indexes (in billions)	$	46			$	23
	TTM (6) net appreciation (depreciation) ETP AUM tracking Nasdaq indexes (in billions)	$	124			$	(57	)
Financial Technology
	Annualized recurring revenues (in millions) (1)
	Financial Crime Management Technology	$	243			$	196
	Regulatory Technology		328				125
	Capital Markets Technology		821				506
	Total Financial Technology	$	1,392			$	827
Market Services
	Equity Derivative Trading and Clearing
	U.S. equity options
	Total industry average daily volume (in millions)		43.3				42.4
	Nasdaq PHLX matched market share		10.3	%			11.1	%
	The Nasdaq Options Market matched market share		5.4	%			7.1	%
	Nasdaq BX Options matched market share		2.2	%			3.3	%
	Nasdaq ISE Options matched market share		6.3	%			5.8	%
	Nasdaq GEMX Options matched market share		2.5	%			2.0	%
	Nasdaq MRX Options matched market share		2.5	%			1.5	%
	Total matched market share executed on Nasdaq's exchanges		29.2	%			30.8	%
	Nasdaq Nordic and Nasdaq Baltic options and futures
	Total average daily volume of options and futures contracts (7)		241,665				344,141
	Cash Equity Trading
	Total U.S.-listed securities
	Total industry average daily share volume (in billions)		11.8				11.8
	Matched share volume (in billions)		116.7				121.8
	The Nasdaq Stock Market matched market share		15.7	%			15.8	%
	Nasdaq BX matched market share		0.4	%			0.4	%
	Nasdaq PSX matched market share		0.2	%			0.5	%
	Total matched market share executed on Nasdaq's exchanges		16.3	%			16.7	%
	Market share reported to the FINRA/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility		41.4	%			31.6	%
	Total market share (8)		57.7	%			48.3	%
	Nasdaq Nordic and Nasdaq Baltic securities
	Average daily number of equity trades executed on Nasdaq's exchanges		666,408				787,715
	Total average daily value of shares traded (in billions)	$	4.7			$	5.3
	Total market share executed on Nasdaq's exchanges		71.7	%			68.9	%
	Fixed Income and Commodities Trading and Clearing
	Fixed Income
	Total average daily volume of Nasdaq Nordic and Nasdaq Baltic fixed income contracts		92,070				91,725
	(1) Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) for a given period is the current annualized value derived from subscription contracts with a defined contract value. This excludes contracts that are not recurring, are one-time in nature, or where the contract value fluctuates based on defined metrics. ARR is currently one of our key performance metrics to assess the health and trajectory of our recurring business. ARR does not have any standardized definition and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue and is not intended to be combined with or to replace either of those items. For AxiomSL and Calypso recurring revenue contracts, the amount included in ARR is consistent with the amount that we invoice the customer during the current period. Additionally, for AxiomSL and Calypso recurring revenue contracts that include annual values that increase over time, we include in ARR only the annualized value of components of the contract that are considered active as of the date of the ARR calculation. We do not include the future committed increases in the contract value as of the date of the ARR calculation. ARR is not a forecast and the active contracts at the end of a reporting period used in calculating ARR may or may not be extended or renewed by our customers.
	(2) New listings include IPOs, issuers that switched from other listing venues, closed-end funds and separately listed ETPs. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, IPOs included 5 and 10 SPACs, respectively.
	(3) New listings include IPOs and represent companies listed on the Nasdaq Nordic and Nasdaq Baltic exchanges and companies on the alternative markets of Nasdaq First North.
	(4) Number of total listings on The Nasdaq Stock Market at period end includes 619 ETPs as of March 31, 2024 and 539 ETPs as of March 31, 2023.
	(5) Represents companies listed on the Nasdaq Nordic and Nasdaq Baltic exchanges and companies listed on the alternative markets of Nasdaq First North.
	(6) Trailing 12-months.
	(7) Includes Finnish option contracts traded on Eurex for which Nasdaq and Eurex have a revenue sharing arrangement, which ended in the fourth quarter of 2023.
	(8) Includes transactions executed on The Nasdaq Stock Market's, Nasdaq BX's and Nasdaq PSX's systems plus trades reported through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility.

FAQ

What was the percentage increase in Solutions revenue in the first quarter of 2024 for NDAQ?

Solutions revenue increased by 35% in the first quarter of 2024 for NDAQ.

How much did the Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) reach in the first quarter of 2024 for NDAQ?

The Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2024 for NDAQ.

What was the percentage increase in Financial Technology revenue in the first quarter of 2024 for NDAQ?

Financial Technology revenue grew by 71% over the first quarter of 2023 for NDAQ.

How did GAAP diluted earnings per share change in the first quarter of 2024 for NDAQ?

GAAP diluted earnings per share decreased by 34% in the first quarter of 2024 for NDAQ.

How much did NDAQ return to shareholders in the first quarter of 2024?

The company returned $127 million to shareholders through dividends and repaid a term loan balance in the first quarter of 2024.

What were the strategic priorities highlighted by NDAQ for growth in the first quarter of 2024?

Nasdaq highlighted its strategic priorities of Integrate, Innovate, and Accelerate for scalable growth in the first quarter of 2024.