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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 22 October 2026•Updated 22 October 2026•
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Nasdaq Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates on Capital Access Platforms Growth

Key Facts

1Nasdaq reported Q3 earnings that surpassed analyst expectations.
2The growth was primarily driven by revenue increases in the capital access platforms segment.

Nasdaq reported third-quarter 2026 net revenue of $1.48 billion, representing a 13% increase compared to the previous year. Financial reports indicated that earnings surpassed analyst estimates as Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) hit a record $3.4 billion, fueled by robust demand within the capital access platforms segment.

The exchange operator increased its operational expense guidance for 2026 in a statement released on Thursday, October 22, 2026. This financial performance follows US economic data from October 20, 2026, which showed housing starts declining to 1.221 million units, highlighting Nasdaq's growth amid broader sector fluctuations.

The Federal Reserve Fed is scheduled to announce its interest rate decision on October 28, 2026, an event that may influence the listing environment and capital flows across US exchanges.