Does Nasdaq Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Nasdaq dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Nasdaq (NDAQ) pays a dividend of $0.31 per share every quarter, $1.16 a year, a 1.06% yield at its share price of $108.15.
- Nasdaq (NDAQ) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The next dividend from Nasdaq (NDAQ), $0.31 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 4, 2026 and is paid on Dec 18, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 3, 2026.
- Nasdaq (NDAQ) has paid a dividend since at least 2012; SmarterDividends' records hold 57 of its dividend payments.
- Nasdaq (NDAQ) has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Nasdaq (NDAQ), 14.8% to $0.31 per share, went ex-dividend on Jun 12, 2026.
- At $1.16 a year per share, 100 shares of NDAQ pay $116.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Nasdaq (NDAQ) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 32% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Nasdaq Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-nasdaq-pay-dividends
How much does Nasdaq pay?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.31 per share. That is $1.16 per share a year, a 1.06% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $116.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $106.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the NDAQ dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.31 | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.31 | +14.8% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.27 | — |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.27 | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.27 | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.27 | +12.5% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.24 | — |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.24 | — |
When does Nasdaq pay dividends?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 4, 2026 and is paid on Dec 18, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The NDAQ ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Nasdaq's dividend history
Nasdaq (NDAQ) has paid a dividend since at least 2012, and SmarterDividends' records hold 57 payments. It has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 14.8%, went ex-dividend on Jun 12, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full NDAQ dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Nasdaq pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Nasdaq (NDAQ) pays a dividend of $0.31 per share every quarter, $1.16 a year, a 1.06% yield at its share price of $108.15.
How much is Nasdaq's dividend?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) pays $0.31 per share each payment, $1.16 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.16 per share in total.
How often does Nasdaq pay dividends?
Nasdaq (NDAQ) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Nasdaq's next dividend?
The next dividend from Nasdaq (NDAQ), $0.31 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 4, 2026 and is paid on Dec 18, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 3, 2026.
What is Nasdaq's dividend yield?
1.06% as of Nov 5, 2026: $1.16 a year in dividends divided by the $108.15 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of NDAQ pay?
About $116.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $31.00, at Nasdaq's current dividend rate.
Has Nasdaq ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Nasdaq's dividend since 2012. It has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years.
How long has Nasdaq paid dividends?
Since at least 2012, the start of Nasdaq's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 57 payments.
When do I need to buy NDAQ to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Dec 3, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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