Nasdaq Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

The article assesses Nasdaq Inc.’s recent performance and Wall Street sentiment, noting the stock has underperformed the broader market despite a Q1 earnings beat. NDAQ reported adjusted EPS of $0.96 (vs. $0.93 expected) and revenue of $1.41B (vs. $1.37B), but the stock is down 8.9% YTD while the S&P 500 is up 8.3%. Analysts are broadly positive—19 cover the stock with a consensus “Strong Buy” (13 Strong Buys)—and the mean price target of $109.65 implies ~24% upside. JPMorgan’s $111 target implies ~25.5% upside, with a street-high $128 suggesting larger gains. Market impact: earnings beat and bullish analyst coverage support upside potential, though recent underperformance vs. the index tempers near-term outlook.