FCF Yield

A company's Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield is the cash it generates per share relative to its stock price—think of it like the "cash return" you'd earn if you bought the business today, similar to a dividend but from all cash left after expenses.

NDAQ's current FCF Yield of 4.0% sits slightly below the sector median of 4.2% and ranks at the 47th percentile among sector peers, meaning nearly half of competitors offer a higher cash return. The trend is decreasing over the last eight quarters: year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter drop of -4.8% (from 4.2% to 4.0%) confirms continued pressure. A below-median level combined with a clear downward trend suggests that the stock’s cash generation relative to its price is weakening, pointing to a potential headwind for investors seeking income or valuation support. This metric directly contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a declining FCF Yield below the sector norm would typically tilt toward caution rather than neutrality.

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