Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nasdaq reported net revenues of $1.2 billion, representing a 12.5% increase year-over-year [9][42] - Solutions revenues were $947 million, reflecting an 11% growth year-over-year [9][42] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) rose to $2.8 billion, up 9% year-over-year [9][42] - Operating income increased by 17%, and earnings per share (EPS) grew by 24% [10][42] - Free cash flow for the first quarter was $674 million, supporting deleveraging and share repurchases [12][66] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Capital Access Platforms generated 5% ARR growth and 11% revenue growth, driven by net inflows and product innovation [10][45] - Financial Technology delivered 10% revenue growth, with ARR growth of 12%, including 21% growth in Financial Crime Management Technology [11][52] - Market Services achieved 19% net revenue growth, driven by record U.S. cash equities and derivatives revenue [11][58] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nasdaq welcomed 45 operating companies, raising approximately $5 billion in total proceeds [15] - The index business achieved 26% revenue growth, with record average ETP AUM of $662 billion [47] - U.S. cash equities markets experienced five of the six highest trading days in industry history [35][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Nasdaq is focused on enhancing its competitive position and executing its strategy amid market volatility [8] - The company aims to surpass $100 million in run rate revenue from cross-sells by the end of 2027 [12] - Nasdaq is expanding its efficiency program target to $140 million, building on the success of the Edenta transaction [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management noted that the global economy maintained solid performance at the beginning of the year, but uncertainty increased due to changing trade policies and geopolitical tensions [7][37] - Nasdaq's diversified business model positions it for resilient growth despite market fluctuations [40] - The management expressed confidence in achieving full-year 2025 revenue growth within the medium-term outlook [56][70] Other Important Information - Nasdaq announced an enhanced partnership with AWS to modernize its market infrastructure [22][131] - The company repurchased $279 million in notional value of debt and $115 million in common stock during the first quarter [66][68] Q&A Session Summary Question: Strength in the index business and differences from the last downturn - Management highlighted that the index business grew 6% during the 2022 downturn and has since expanded its product offerings and client base, leading to 26% growth despite an 8% decline in market values [78][81] Question: Opening a regional headquarters in Texas - The decision to open a regional headquarters in Texas is driven by the need to serve a growing client base in the area, including banks and corporate clients [88][90] Question: Acquisition priorities and M&A outlook - Management stated that the focus remains on organic growth rather than pursuing acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of deleveraging and share buybacks [96][97] Question: Impact of macro headwinds on sales cycles - Management noted that while there are delays in larger decisions, the overall demand remains strong across various segments, particularly in Financial Crime Management Technology [102][110] Question: Growth from Verifen and European opportunities - Management indicated that growth is driven by SMB sales moving upmarket, with ongoing engagement in Europe, although significant contributions are expected in the following years [120][121] Question: Further details on delays and revenue impact - Management acknowledged that delays in decision-making could impact growth in Q2 but remains confident in achieving medium-term growth targets [126][128] Question: Enhanced partnership with AWS - Management explained that the partnership with AWS aims to provide scalable, resilient infrastructure solutions for market operators, enhancing overall market technology revenues [135]

Financial Highlights - Nasdaq's net revenue reached $1.237 billion, an increase of 11% year-over-year[18] - Solutions revenue grew to $947 million, representing a 9% increase year-over-year[18] - Operating income increased by 15% year-over-year to $682 million[18] - Diluted EPS increased by 24% year-over-year to $0.79[18] - Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased by 8% year-over-year to $2.831 billion[18] - Annualized SaaS revenue increased by 14% year-over-year to $1.061 billion[18] Segment Performance - Capital Access Platforms revenue increased by 11% adjusted year-over-year, with Index revenue up by 26% and Data & Listing revenue up by 4%[40] - Financial Technology revenue increased by 10% adjusted year-over-year, driven by a 21% increase in Financial Crime Management Technology revenue[40] - Market Services revenue increased by 19% adjusted year-over-year, driven by record volumes in U.S cash equities and derivatives[40] Operational Highlights - Index average ETP AUM increased year-over-year to $662 billion[24] - Nasdaq listed 45 operating companies, raising nearly $5 billion in proceeds[13]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nasdaq reported net revenues of $1.2 billion, representing a 12.5% increase from the prior year period [9][42] - Operating income rose 17% and EPS grew 24%, benefiting from strong revenue performance and expense management [10][42] - Free cash flow for the first quarter was $674 million, supporting deleveraging and share repurchases [12][66] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Capital Access Platforms generated 5% ARR growth and 11% revenue growth, driven by strength in net inflows and new product innovation [10][45] - Financial Technology delivered 10% revenue growth, with ARR growth of 12%, including 21% growth for Financial Crime Management Technology [11][52] - Market Services achieved 19% net revenue growth, driven by record U.S. Cash equities and derivatives revenue [11][58] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nasdaq welcomed 45 operating companies, raising approximately $5 billion in total proceeds, with an 82% win rate for eligible operating companies [15][16] - The Index business achieved 26% revenue growth, with record average ETP AUM of $662 billion [17][47] - U.S. Cash equities markets experienced five of the six highest trading days in industry history [35][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Nasdaq is focused on delivering for clients despite market volatility, enhancing competitive position through diversification [8][10] - The company aims to surpass $100 million in run rate revenue from cross-sells by the end of 2027 [12] - Nasdaq is expanding its efficiency program target to $140 million, with over $100 million actioned as of the end of the first quarter [12][65] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The current operating environment is marked by market uncertainty due to changing trade policies and geopolitical tensions [7][37] - Nasdaq remains confident in its ability to deliver sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value despite macroeconomic challenges [72] - The company expects continued strong demand for its FinTech solutions, with a healthy pipeline for 2025 [57][128] Other Important Information - Nasdaq announced an enhanced partnership with AWS to modernize the global financial ecosystem [22][131] - The company repurchased $279 million in notional value of debt and $115 million in common stock during the first quarter [66][68] - Nasdaq's gross leverage ratio improved to 3.4 times at the end of the quarter, down from 3.6 times at the end of 2024 [67] Q&A Session Summary Question: Strength in the index business and structural drivers compared to 2022 - Management highlighted that the index business grew 6% during a market downturn in 2022 and has since expanded its product offerings and clientele, leading to continued growth despite market volatility [78][81] Question: Opening a regional headquarters in Texas - The decision to open a regional headquarters in Texas is driven by the need to serve a growing client base in the area, providing local presence while accessing global capital flows [88][90] Question: Acquisition priorities and M&A outlook - Management stated that the focus remains on organic growth rather than pursuing M&A opportunities, emphasizing the importance of deleveraging and shareholder returns [95][96] Question: Impact of macro headwinds on sales cycles and revenue guidance - Management acknowledged delays in client decision-making but expressed confidence in achieving revenue guidance due to strong demand across various segments [100][128] Question: Growth from SMB sales and European opportunities - The company is seeing strong demand in the SMB space and is engaging with European clients, although sales cycles are expected to be long before significant contributions are realized [114][120]

For the quarter ended March 2025, Nasdaq (NDAQ) reported revenue of $1.24 billion, up 10.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.79, compared to $0.63 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24 billion, representing a surprise of +0.14%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.60%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.77. While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expec ...

Core Viewpoint - Nasdaq reported quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.77 per share, and showing an increase from $0.63 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of 2.60% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $1.24 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.14%, and up from $1.12 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Nasdaq has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - Nasdaq shares have declined approximately 4.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has seen a decline of 8.6% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.78 on revenues of $1.25 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.18 on revenues of $5.04 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Securities and Exchanges industry, to which Nasdaq belongs, is currently ranked in the top 5% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Company News - Hasbro shares increased over 7% in premarket trading due to better profit margins and the announcement of new Star Wars toys as part of a deal with Disney [3] - Procter & Gamble's shares fell 1.3% after the company reported fiscal third-quarter revenue that missed Street estimates and lowered its guidance [3] - Comcast's shares rose nearly 1% after beating Street expectations on first-quarter profit, although the company continued to lose broadband subscribers [3] - PepsiCo's stock remained relatively unchanged after missing quarterly earnings and cutting its full-year outlook due to the negative impacts of tariffs [4] Market Overview - The S&P 500 added 88 points, or 1.7%, closing at 5,376, while the Dow rose 420 points, or 1.1%, finishing at 39,607, and the Nasdaq jumped 2.5% to 16,708 [5] - The S&P is still down 5.2% since the April 2 'liberation day' announcement, indicating ongoing volatility in the market [6] - Recent tariff relief discussions have led to a flattening of the Treasury yield curve, with 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields down, while the 2-year yield rose to its highest since April 11 [7]

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Exhibit 99.1 Nasdaq Reports First Quarter 2025 Results; Diversified Business Model Driving Broad-Based Revenue Growth NEW YORK, April 24, 2025—Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights | (US$ millions, except per share) | 1Q25 | YoY change % | Adjusted YoY change % | Organic6 YoY change % | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Solutions revenue | $ 947 | 9% | 11% | 9% | | Market Services net revenue | $ 281 | 19% | 19% | 19% | | Ne ...

智通财经4月24日电，纳斯达克公司第一季度净营收为12.4亿美元，同比增长11%；第一季度调整后每 股收益为79美分，预期为77美分。 ...