Compensation and benefits
Nasdaq, Inc. Compensation and benefits decreased by 0.6% to $356.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.2%, from $329.00M to $356.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 10.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.
Detailed definition
Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.
compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $231.00M | $230.00M | $238.00M | $254.00M | $247.00M | $249.00M | $253.00M | $256.00M | $261.00M | $260.00M | $305.00M | $340.00M | $328.00M | $332.00M | $324.00M | $329.00M | $352.00M | $353.00M | $358.00M | $356.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.4% | +3.5% | +6.7% | -2.8% | +0.8% | +1.6% | +1.2% | +2.0% | -0.4% | +17.3% | +11.5% | -3.5% | +1.2% | -2.4% | +1.5% | +7.0% | +0.3% | +1.4% | -0.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.9% | +8.3% | +6.3% | +0.8% | +5.7% | +4.4% | +20.6% | +32.8% | +25.7% | +27.7% | +6.2% | -3.2% | +7.3% | +6.3% | +10.5% | +8.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nasdaq, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) reported compensation and benefits of $356.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Nasdaq, Inc.'s compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- Nasdaq, Inc.'s compensation and benefits increased by 8.2% year-over-year, from $329.00M to $356.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Nasdaq, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Nasdaq, Inc.'s compensation and benefits has grown at a 10.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $938.00M to $1.39B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.