Nasdaq (NDAQ) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderNasdaq (NDAQ) has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and currently yields 1.20%. The most recent dividend was $0.2700/share on Mar 30, 2026, paid Quarterly.
NDAQ
Current Yield
1.20%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.08
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
32.5%
Consecutive Growth Years
14 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
11.70%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
10.18%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
13.35%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
11.4%
FCF payout ratio
7.7%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.9x
Interest coverage
13.95x
ROIC (TTM)
9.5%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 32.5%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($3.49) covers dividend/share ($1.08).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
14 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 7.7%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.9x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (10.2%) exceeds EPS growth (6.0%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 12, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 26, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3100
Ex-date Mar 16, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2700
Ex-date Dec 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 19, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2700
Ex-date Sep 12, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2700
Ex-date Jun 13, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 27, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2700
Ex-date Mar 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Dec 6, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 20, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Sep 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Jun 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Mar 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date Dec 7, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 22, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date Sep 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Nasdaq has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 14 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.0500 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.9400 | $1.0500 | +11.7% |
| 2024 | $0.8600 | $0.9400 | +9.3% |
| 2023 | $0.7800 | $0.8600 | +10.3% |
| 2022 | $0.7033 | $0.7800 | +10.9% |
| 2021 | $0.6467 | $0.7033 | +8.8% |
| 2020 | $0.6167 | $0.6467 | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $0.5667 | $0.6167 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | $0.4867 | $0.5667 | +16.4% |
| 2017 | $0.4033 | $0.4867 | +20.7% |
| 2016 | $0.3000 | $0.4033 | +34.4% |
| 2015 | $0.1933 | $0.3000 | +55.2% |
| 2014 | $0.1733 | $0.1933 | +11.5% |
| 2013 | — | $0.1733 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Nasdaq (NDAQ) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$616.00M
YoY change
+11.1%
5Y CAGR
+13.4%
Peak year (2025)
$601.00M
Latest annual
$601.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Nasdaq (NDAQ)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Nasdaq (NDAQ)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $601.00M | +11.1% | +$60.00M | ||
| 2024 | $541.00M | +22.7% | +$100.00M | ||
| 2023 | $441.00M | +15.1% | +$58.00M | ||
| 2022 | $383.00M | +9.4% | +$33.00M | ||
| 2021 | $350.00M | +9.4% | +$30.00M | ||
| 2020 | $320.00M | +4.9% | +$15.00M | ||
| 2019 | $305.00M | +8.9% | +$25.00M | ||
| 2018 | $280.00M | +15.2% | +$37.00M | ||
| 2017 | $243.00M | +21.5% | +$43.00M | ||
| 2016 | $200.00M | +34.2% | +$51.00M | ||
| 2015 | $149.00M | +52.0% | +$51.00M | ||
| 2014 | $98.00M | +12.6% | +$11.00M | ||
| 2013 | $87.00M | +33.8% | +$22.00M | ||
| 2012 | $65.00M | — | +$65.00M | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | -100.0% | -$105.06M | ||
| 2006 | $105.06M | +3162.7% | +$101.84M | ||
| 2005 | $3.22M | -61.5% | -$5.13M | ||
| 2004 | $8.35M | +0.9% | +$75,000 | ||
| 2003 | $8.28M | — | +$8.28M | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | — |
Nasdaq (NDAQ) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $601.00M (2025) – grew 11.1% year-over-year.
Nasdaq dividends paid has grown for 14 consecutive years, with a +13.4% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2025 marks the peak dividends paid at $601.00M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 2000.
Within Financial Services, Nasdaq (NDAQ) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
Nasdaq Dividends Paid 2025: $601.00M
Nasdaq dividends paid in 2025 was $601.00M, grew 11.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Nasdaq Dividends Paid 2024: $541.00M
Nasdaq dividends paid in 2024 was $541.00M, grew 22.7% from 2023.
Nasdaq Dividends Paid 2023: $441.00M
Nasdaq dividends paid in 2023 was $441.00M, grew 15.1% from 2022.
Nasdaq Dividends Paid 2022: $383.00M
Nasdaq dividends paid in 2022 was $383.00M, grew 9.4% from 2021.
Nasdaq Dividends Paid 2021: $350.00M
Nasdaq dividends paid in 2021 was $350.00M.
See more financial history for Nasdaq (NDAQ).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Nasdaq, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does Nasdaq pay dividends?
Yes, Nasdaq (NDAQ) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.08 per share annually, yielding 1.20%.
What is Nasdaq's dividend yield?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) has a current dividend yield of 1.20%.
Is Nasdaq's dividend safe?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) passes 7 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Nasdaq increased its dividend?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) has 14 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Nasdaq's dividend payout ratio?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) has a dividend payout ratio of 32.5%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Nasdaq's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Nasdaq (NDAQ) is $616.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Nasdaq dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) dividends paid changed +11.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Nasdaq dividends paid?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +13.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Nasdaq dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Nasdaq dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $601.00M in 2025.
What was Nasdaq dividends paid in 2024?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) dividends paid in 2024 was $541.00M.
What was Nasdaq dividends paid in 2025?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) dividends paid in 2025 was $601.00M.
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