Stock market growth which strengthens Ferrovial’s position in the United States
The evolution of Railway on the American market has been particularly significant in recent months. Since the company began trading on the Nasdaq in 2024, its capitalization has recorded a continuous increase which has led it to climb positions within the Nasdaq Composite, where it currently sits around 87th place. This progression represents a jump of thirteen positions in a single quarter, driven by a revaluation of more than 20% over this period.
The most recent capitalization figures, close to $50 billion, reinforce Ferrovial’s role as a candidate to join the select group of companies that make up the Nasdaq 100, a benchmark index followed by major international funds. The planned annual review opens the door to possible changes that could have a direct impact on the visibility and positioning of the company globally.
The role of liquidity and why it is a critical factor in this review
Beyond capitalization, liquidity is a determining criterion for entering the Nasdaq 100. At this stage, Ferrovial far exceeds the required minimum of five million dollars in daily average of transactions, since its volume in the United States exceeds 58 million in the last quarter. These data reflect the growing interest of investors and the consolidation of its presence on the New York Stock Exchange.
In addition, the company maintains a float greater than 10% and meets the duration condition of being listed on the US market for at least three months. The combination of these factors places it in a technically solid position to aspire to a gap in the index, especially in a year when other stocks could lose their place due to a delay in capitalization.
How the Nasdaq 100 selection works and what real options Ferrovial has
The mechanisms for incorporation into the Nasdaq 100, as reported by elEconomista, are not limited to an automatic size criterion. The index reserves a place for the 75 companies with the highest adjusted capitalization, and also maintains the stocks that are already part of it as long as they do not fall below position 100. If there are positions available, these are allocated according to the ranking priority within the Nasdaq Composite until the hundred components are completed.
In this scenario, Ferrovial’s progression in the world ranking becomes a decisive element. Estimates from banking analysts suggest that its trajectory could favor its entry this year, especially if the planned exits of companies whose capitalization has significantly decreased are confirmed.
A possible curbing effect on its volume traded on Wall Street
Entry into the Nasdaq 100 generally generates an automatic increase in demand for the stock, since many index funds track this indicator. For Ferrovial, this effect could translate into an increase in the volume traded in New York, gradually bringing it closer to that where its securities are most traded, ahead of Madrid and Amsterdam.
This growth potential reinforces the internationalization strategy undertaken by the company, which already considered the presence on Nasdaq a priority objective since its beginnings in the United States. The sum of capital, liquidity and visibility is part of a strategy to consolidate its position in the global infrastructure and mobility markets.
Recent market behavior, as well as the required technical parameters, place Ferrovial at a decisive moment. As the index update approaches, the market will be paying attention to whether the company manages to secure space, the obtaining of which could redefine its international exposure and further strengthen its relationships with large institutional investors.
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