Nasdaq, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

14 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012
Dividends per share (FY)$1.05$0.94$0.86$1.54$2.11$1.94$1.85$1.70$1.46$1.21$0.90$0.58$0.52$0.26
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A1.22%1.49%1.27%1.00%1.47%1.73%2.08%1.90%1.80%1.53%1.21%1.31%1.55%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A48.43%41.64%34.04%29.49%34.30%39.41%61.14%33.11%185.19%34.81%23.67%22.60%18.47%

Dividend Payout History

54 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-19December 05, 252025-12-05$0.27
2025-09-26September 12, 252025-09-12$0.27
2025-06-27June 13, 252025-06-13$0.27
2025-03-28March 14, 252025-03-14$0.24
2024-12-20December 06, 242024-12-06$0.24
2024-09-27September 13, 242024-09-13$0.24
2024-06-28June 14, 242024-06-14$0.24
2024-03-28March 13, 242024-03-18$0.22
2023-12-22December 07, 232023-12-08$0.22
2023-09-29September 14, 232023-09-15$0.22
2023-06-30June 15, 232023-06-16$0.22
2023-03-31March 16, 232023-03-17$0.20
2022-12-16December 01, 222022-12-02$0.20
2022-09-30September 15, 222022-09-16$0.20
2022-06-24June 09, 222022-06-10$0.60
2022-03-25March 10, 222022-03-11$0.54
2021-12-17December 02, 212021-12-03$0.54
2021-09-24September 09, 212021-09-10$0.54
2021-06-25June 10, 212021-06-11$0.54
2021-03-26March 11, 212021-03-12$0.49
2020-12-18December 03, 202020-12-04$0.49
2020-09-25September 10, 202020-09-11$0.49
2020-06-26June 11, 202020-06-12$0.49
2020-03-27March 12, 202020-03-13$0.47
2019-12-27December 12, 192019-12-13$0.47
2019-09-27September 12, 192019-09-13$0.47
2019-06-28June 13, 192019-06-14$0.47
2019-03-29March 14, 192019-03-15$0.44
2018-12-28December 13, 182018-12-14$0.44
2018-09-28September 13, 182018-09-14$0.44
2018-06-29June 14, 182018-06-15$0.44
2018-03-30March 15, 182018-03-16$0.38
2017-12-29December 14, 172017-12-15$0.38
2017-09-29September 14, 172017-09-15$0.38
2017-06-30June 14, 172017-06-16$0.38
2017-03-31March 15, 172017-03-17$0.32
2016-12-30December 14, 162016-12-16$0.32
2016-09-30September 14, 162016-09-16$0.32
2016-06-24June 08, 162016-06-10$0.32
2016-03-28March 10, 162016-03-14$0.25
2015-12-28December 10, 152015-12-14$0.25
2015-09-25September 09, 152015-09-11$0.25
2015-06-26June 10, 152015-06-12$0.25
2015-03-27March 11, 152015-03-13$0.15
2014-12-26December 10, 142014-12-12$0.15
2014-09-26September 10, 142014-09-12$0.15
2014-06-27June 11, 142014-06-13$0.15
2014-03-28March 12, 142014-03-14$0.13
2013-12-27December 11, 132013-12-13$0.13
2013-09-27September 11, 132013-09-13$0.13
2013-06-28June 12, 132013-06-14$0.13
2013-03-28March 12, 132013-03-14$0.13
2012-12-28December 12, 122012-12-14$0.13
2012-09-28September 12, 122012-09-14$0.13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasdaq, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Nasdaq, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Nasdaq, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Nasdaq, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Nasdaq, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Nasdaq, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Nasdaq, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Nasdaq, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Nasdaq, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Nasdaq, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.