NDAQ FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 225h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 3.9% means that for every $100 you invest in NDAQ’s stock, the company generates roughly $3.90 in free cash flow per year—free cash flow being the cash left after covering operating expenses and capital spending.
Sector Performance
42th percentileNDAQ
3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.9%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 3.9% means that for every $100 you invest in NDAQ’s stock, the company generates roughly $3.90 in free cash flow per year—free cash flow being the cash left after covering operating expenses and capital spending.
This yield sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing NDAQ in the 46th percentile among its sector peers, so it is slightly weaker than the typical company in its industry. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters: it fell 13.3% year-over-year and 2.5% quarter-over-quarter, confirming a downward trend. A below-median yield that is still declining suggests limited near-term cash return potential relative to price, which can indicate higher valuation risk or lower cash-generation efficiency. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a decreasing FCF Yield below the sector median tends to be a negative signal, whereas a neutral stance would expect average or stable cash-flow metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about NDAQ?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are NDAQ's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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3.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How NDAQ's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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