Summary
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) reported strong performance for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2014, demonstrating resilience and growth across its diverse business segments. The company, a leading provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, and information services, saw a significant 9.1% increase in revenues less transaction-based expenses, reaching $2.07 billion. This growth was driven by strong contributions from its Market Services, Information Services, and Technology Solutions segments, reflecting successful acquisitions and organic expansion. Key drivers for the year included increased trading volumes in U.S. cash equities, a robust IPO market with a significant number of new listings on The NASDAQ Stock Market, and growth in its Corporate Solutions and Data Products businesses. Despite facing intense competition and a challenging macroeconomic environment, particularly in Europe, Nasdaq strategically diversified its revenue streams. The company continued to invest in technology and integration of its acquired businesses, positioning itself for sustained growth and profitability in the evolving financial landscape.
Financial Highlights
56 data points| Revenue | $3.50B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.43B |
| Gross Profit | $2.07B |
| Operating Expenses | $1.31B |
| Operating Income | $754.00M |
| Interest Expense | $117.00M |
| Net Income | $414.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.82 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.80 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 506.78M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 519.06M |
Key Highlights
- 1Reported revenues less transaction-based expenses of $2.07 billion, a 9.1% increase year-over-year.
- 2The U.S. IPO market saw its best year since 2000, with The NASDAQ Stock Market attracting 189 IPOs.
- 3Market Services segment revenue less transaction-based expenses grew by 4.9% to $814 million, driven by cash equity trading and fixed income, currency, and commodities trading.
- 4Information Services segment revenue increased by 8.5% to $473 million, fueled by growth in Data Products and Index Licensing and Services.
- 5Technology Solutions segment revenue saw substantial growth of 19.1% to $542 million, primarily due to the strong performance of Corporate Solutions following acquisitions.
- 6The company completed the acquisition of Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC (DWA) in January 2015, further strengthening its Information Services business.
- 7Nasdaq maintained a strong market share in key areas, including 26.9% in the U.S. equity options market and 17.1% of U.S. cash equity volume on The NASDAQ Stock Market.