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What the primary record establishes
Nasdaq released third-quarter 2026 results on 22 October: net revenue was USD1.481 billion, up 13% year over year, with Solutions revenue of USD1.172 billion. Nasdaq — Q3 2026 results, 22 October 2026 ↗
What the distinction changes
ARR is an annualized recurring-revenue measure, rather than revenue earned only during the quarter. Adding ARR to quarterly revenue would create an incoherent total.
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Comparisons should preserve the period, definition and calculation basis. Growth in one business line cannot automatically be attributed to every segment.
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Original WFN vector illustrationWFN · 24 October 2026
Editorial noteSource-based explanation with original WFN analysis. Historical records retain their dates; numerical examples are illustrative. The original vector illustration is conceptual and is not documentary evidence.
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Primary record / reference periodCompany-reported Q3 2026 results, 22 October
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The company reported net revenue of USD1.481 billion and ARR of USD3.365 billion. Adding them would mix a quarterly flow with an annualized metric.
01 · VERIFIED RECORD
What the primary record establishes
Nasdaq released third-quarter 2026 results on 22 October: net revenue was USD1.481 billion, up 13% year over year, with Solutions revenue of USD1.172 billion. Nasdaq — Q3 2026 results, 22 October 2026 ↗
Market Services net revenue was USD309 million. ARR reached USD3.365 billion, up 12%; Financial Technology revenue was USD529 million, up 16%. Nasdaq — Q3 2026 results, 22 October 2026 ↗
02 · WFN EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
What the distinction changes
ARR is an annualized recurring-revenue measure, rather than revenue earned only during the quarter. Adding ARR to quarterly revenue would create an incoherent total.
GAAP diluted earnings per share were USD0.96, compared with non-GAAP diluted EPS of USD1.04. The difference requires reading the company’s adjustments and reconciliation. Nasdaq — Q3 2026 results, 22 October 2026 ↗
03 · REVIEW POINTS
What to check before drawing a conclusion
Comparisons should preserve the period, definition and calculation basis. Growth in one business line cannot automatically be attributed to every segment.
These are company-reported figures, not an independent valuation of the shares. An investment assessment would also require expenses, cash generation, risks and price assumptions rather than a conclusion drawn from one growth statistic.
