Nasdaq stock gains institutional backing from Mirae Asset
Published on 11/05/2026 at 14:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSInstitutional Buying Adds A New Signal
- Mirae Asset Global Investments acquired 118,572 Nasdaq shares in the third quarter, according to a disclosed 13F filing.
- Nasdaq's quarterly dividend is scheduled for December 18, with a record date of December 4.
- Analysts tracked by MarketBeat hold a Moderate Buy consensus and a USD 113.53 target.
Mirae Asset Global Investments bought 118,572 shares of Nasdaq Inc. during the third quarter, according to a 13F filing cited by MarketBeat on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The new position was valued at USD 10.91 million in the filing, giving the exchange and financial-technology group another institutional investor signal after a strong earnings period.
MarketBeat said several other investors also changed their positions in Nasdaq during the quarter. Vise Technologies increased its stake by 108.7%, while International Assets Investment Management raised its position by 406.9%. Hedge funds and other institutional investors held 72.47% of the company, according to the report.
Analysts Keep A Constructive View
Nasdaq reported quarterly earnings of USD 1.04 per share, beating the USD 1.02 analyst consensus cited by MarketBeat. Revenue reached USD 2.39 billion, compared with a consensus estimate of USD 1.47 billion, while revenue increased 12.6% from the year-earlier quarter. The company posted a 22.81% net margin and a 19.03% return on equity in the same report.
Recent research actions have pointed in different directions. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to USD 132.00 and assigned an overweight rating, while Raymond James lowered its target to USD 109.00. Erste Group began coverage with a buy rating on October 30. MarketBeat's analyst panel had a Moderate Buy consensus and a USD 113.53 target.
Dividend Date Moves Closer
Nasdaq's next quarterly dividend is scheduled for Friday, December 18. Investors recorded by Friday, December 4, are eligible for the USD 0.31 payment. The annualized dividend is USD 1.24, with a payout ratio of 33.88% according to MarketBeat.
Nasdaq stock traded at 98.55 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 13:48 CET on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Nasdaq stock.
Nasdaq Inc. at a glance
- Company: Nasdaq Inc.
- ISIN: US6311031081
- Exchange: Lang & Schwarz
- Price: 98.55 euros on November 5, 2026 at 13:48 CET
- Quarterly dividend: USD 0.31
- Analyst consensus: Moderate Buy
The broader US equity market remains an important backdrop for exchange operators and market-infrastructure companies.
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