Nasdaq (NDAQ) Evp, CIO Bradley J Peterson Sells $414K of Stock

By TradeTexts Research Desk Oct 27, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT

Key Points

Bradley J Peterson, EVP and CIO of Nasdaq, Inc., sold 4,000 shares on October 23, 2026, at an average price of $103.38.
Following the sale, Peterson holds 118,293 shares of Nasdaq, reflecting a 3.27% decrease in his total ownership.
The stock closed at $102.56 on the day of the sale and has recently traded around $104.83, about 2.2% higher since.

Since the trade, $NDAQ is up 2.1% to date (from the $102.56 close on Oct 23, 2026).

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On October 23, 2026, Bradley J Peterson, the Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ), sold 4,000 shares of the company for $413,520. The average sale price was $103.38 per share, according to his Form 4 filing with the SEC. After this transaction, Peterson owns 118,293 shares, which is a reduction of about 3.27% in his stake.

NDAQ Nasdaq, Inc.

$104.72 +9.44% year to date

Daily close · Oct 26, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in Nasdaq, Inc.

Harris Associates L P reduced its stake by 611,506 shares, bringing its total to 8,010,183 shares valued at approximately $715.2 million. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. cut its holdings by 5,800,355 shares, ending with 23,259,539 shares worth about $2.43 billion. Investor AB increased its position slightly by 58,381 shares, totaling 58,439,208 shares valued at around $6.1 billion. Franklin Resources, Inc. also trimmed its stake by 69,724 shares, leaving it with 9,104,529 shares worth about $950.1 million.

Nasdaq, Inc. Stock Up 0.1%

On October 23, 2026, Nasdaq's shares closed at $102.56. Recently, the stock has traded around $104.83, which is about 2.2% higher since the sale. The stock is currently above its 50-day moving average by approximately 10.3% and 15.9% above its 200-day average. However, it remains about 0.6% below its 52-week high of $105.45.

Recent Earnings

For the trailing twelve months, Nasdaq reported revenue of approximately $5.78 billion, with a net margin of 36.1%. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at $3.66. The company is set to report its next earnings on January 28, 2027.

Insider Buying and Selling at Nasdaq, Inc.

Since September 2026, Jeremy Skule, an officer at Nasdaq, has sold shares multiple times, totaling 4,500 shares at prices ranging from $94.13 to $95.00. These trades occurred on September 10, September 22, October 12, and October 20, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 23, 2026, several firms maintained their ratings on Nasdaq, Inc. Goldman Sachs kept its Buy rating while raising its target to $120. Morgan Stanley also maintained an Overweight rating, increasing its target to $132. JP Morgan raised its target to $122, while Wells Fargo set its target at $111. Barclays maintained an Overweight rating with a target of $121.

About Nasdaq, Inc.

Nasdaq, Inc. operates as a technology company that serves capital markets and other industries, offering services through segments like Capital Access Platforms and Financial Technology. The company plays a significant role in the financial data and stock exchange industry.

Bottom Line

Bradley J Peterson's recent sale may signal his outlook on Nasdaq, Inc. The company is set to report earnings on January 28, 2027. Keep an eye on future insider trades and analyst updates for additional insights.