10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2019

NASDAQ, INC. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2019

Filed November 6, 2019For Securities:NDAQ

Summary

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) reported its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2019. For the third quarter, total revenues increased by 5.3% to $1,096 million, and net income attributable to Nasdaq decreased by 8.0% to $150 million, or $0.90 per diluted share. For the first nine months, revenues increased by 0.4% to $3,197 million, while net income attributable to Nasdaq increased by 13.7% to $571 million, or $3.42 per diluted share. The company continued to execute on its strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of Cinnober in its Market Technology segment and the sale of its BWise software platform. Nasdaq also returned capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Key operational highlights include strong performance in the Market Technology segment, with Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increasing by 17% year-over-year. Information Services also showed robust growth, driven by Market Data, Index, and Investment Data & Analytics businesses. The Nasdaq Stock Market maintained its leadership in U.S. IPOs. The company managed its debt effectively, issuing new notes and repaying existing debt, while maintaining compliance with all debt covenants. Overall, Nasdaq demonstrated resilience with segment growth and strategic capital allocation, despite some quarter-over-quarter fluctuations in net income.

Financial Highlights

56 data points
Beta

Revenue

$1.10B

57.7% Gross Margin

Net Income

$150.00M

13.7% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.30

Total Assets

$12.98B

Cash & Equivalents

$304.00M

Free Cash Flow

$76.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$1.10B
Cost of Revenue$464.00M
Gross Profit$632.00M
Operating Expenses$406.00M
Operating Income$226.00M
Interest Expense$29.00M
Net Income$150.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.30
EPS (Diluted)$0.30
Shares Outstanding (Basic)493.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)501.09M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues for Q3 2019 increased 5.3% year-over-year to $1,096 million, with a 0.4% increase for the first nine months to $3,197 million.
  • 2Net income attributable to Nasdaq decreased 8.0% to $150 million ($0.90/share) in Q3 2019, but increased 13.7% to $571 million ($3.42/share) for the first nine months of 2019.
  • 3Market Technology segment revenue grew 23.5% in Q3 and 23.2% year-to-date, with Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) up 17% year-over-year.
  • 4Information Services segment revenue saw a 10.6% increase in Q3 and 10.8% year-to-date, driven by Market Data, Index, and Investment Data & Analytics.
  • 5Nasdaq returned $228 million to shareholders via dividends and $200 million via share repurchases in the first nine months of 2019.
  • 6The company completed the acquisition of Cinnober for $219 million, strengthening its Market Technology segment.
  • 7Nasdaq successfully repaid significant portions of its debt, including the 2020 Notes and its 2016 Credit Facility, while issuing new 2029 Notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the third quarter of 2019, Nasdaq's total revenues increased by 5.3% to $1,096 million compared to the same period in 2018. For the first nine months of 2019, total revenues saw a more modest increase of 0.4% to $3,197 million.

Net income attributable to Nasdaq decreased by 8.0% to $150 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2019. However, for the first nine months of 2019, net income attributable to Nasdaq increased by 13.7% to $571 million, or $3.42 per diluted share.

The Market Technology segment demonstrated strong growth with revenues up 23.5% in the third quarter and 23.2% year-to-date. The Information Services segment also performed well, with revenue increases of 10.6% in the third quarter and 10.8% year-to-date. Market Services also showed significant revenue growth of 17.7% in Q3, driven by derivative trading and clearing, though revenue less transaction-based expenses in this segment decreased slightly year-to-date.

Nasdaq acquired Cinnober for $219 million to enhance its Market Technology offerings and completed the divestiture of its BWise software platform. The company also continued its capital return program, paying $228 million in dividends and repurchasing $200 million of its stock in the first nine months of 2019. Financially, Nasdaq managed its debt by issuing new notes and repaying existing ones.