Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE)

Currency in USD
152.48
-3.79(-2.43%)
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152.480.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
151.58155.69
52 wk Range
121.79189.35
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
156.27
Open
155.02
Day's Range
151.58-155.69
52 wk Range
121.79-189.35
Volume
5.67M
Average Vol. (3m)
4.48M
1-Year Change
-17.3998%
Book Value / Share
52.17
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
182.23
Upside
+19.51%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

13 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 182.23
(+19.51% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Buy195.00+27.89%190.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy177.00+16.08%159.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
Barclays
Buy182.00+19.36%180.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
Piper Sandler
Buy190.00+24.61%211.00MaintainJul 15, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold163.00+6.90%187.00MaintainJul 10, 2026

Intercontinental Exchange Inc SWOT Analysis


Technology Challenges
Information Management Technology segment faces persistent headwinds with industry volumes below historical averages, projecting modest low to mid-single-digit growth amid structural shifts in market data consumption
Core Business Strength
The exchange operations demonstrate robust momentum entering fiscal year 2026, with energy trading volumes recovering after third-quarter softness and diversified asset class exposure providing competitive advantages through network effects
Analyst Outlook
Price targets average $188, with Barclays maintaining an Overweight rating, reflecting confidence in the company's exchange fundamentals and growth trajectory
Earnings Momentum
ICE surpassed analyst forecasts with EPS estimates of $7.64 for FY1 and $8.38 for FY2, driven by revenue beats and disciplined expense management
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Intercontinental Exchange Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • ICE reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.90, beating estimates of $1.88, with revenue of $2.67B matching forecasts; stock fell 1.3% despite record results.
  • Recurring revenue hit record $1.4B, up 8% YoY, with rates trading up 24% as company posted best second quarter in history across all segments.
  • ICE announced $5.7B acquisition of MarketAxess Holdings to expand fixed-income trading, expected to close H1 2027 with $100M annual synergies.
  • Full-year capex guidance raised to $850M; Q3 operating expenses guided to $1.063B-$1.073B reflecting higher tech investments and compensation.
  • Company returned record $1.8B to shareholders in H1 through buybacks and dividends; leverage at 2.8x expected to rise to 3.4x post-acquisition.
Last Updated: 07/30/2026, 10:09 AM
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ICE investor slides for Q2/2026
ICE Q2 2026 slides
Last Update: Jul 30, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.90 / 1.88
Revenue / Forecast
2.67B / 2.67B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.11%
Dividend Yield
1.36%
Industry Median 1.90%
Annualized Payout
2.08
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.77%
Growth Streak

ICE Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
21.2x0.0x10.0x
PEG Ratio
0.590.000.03
Price / Book
2.9x0.0x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
8.1x0.0x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
18.0%0.0%14.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides technology and data to financial institutions, corporations, and government entities in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. It operates through three segments: Exchanges, Fixed Income and Data Services, and Mortgage Technology. The Exchanges segment operates regulated marketplace technology for the listing, trading, and clearing of an array of derivatives contracts and financial securities, such as commodities, interest rates, foreign exchange and equities, and corporate and exchange-traded funds, as well as data and connectivity services related to its exchanges and clearing houses. The Fixed Income and Data Services segment provides fixed income pricing, reference data, indices, analytics, and execution services, as well as global CDS clearing and multi-asset class data delivery technology. The Mortgage Technology segment offers a technology platform that provides customers comprehensive and digital workflow tools to address inefficiencies and mitigate risks that exist in the U.S. residential mortgage market life cycle from application through closing, servicing, and the secondary market. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
282.59M49.89%43.09B
Other Institutional Investors
258.57M45.65%39.43B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
25.27M4.46%3.85B
Total
566.43M100.00%86.37B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.34%52,896,1168,065,600
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.52%36,911,3795,628,247

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FAQ

What Is the ICE (ICE) Stock Price Today?

The ICE stock price today is 152.48 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does ICE Trade On?

ICE is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for ICE?

The stock symbol for ICE is "ICE."

Does ICE Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The ICE dividend yield is 1.36%.

What Is the ICE Market Cap?

As of today, ICE market cap is 88.52B USD.

What Is ICE's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The ICE EPS (TTM) is 7.11.

When Is the Next ICE Earnings Date?

ICE will release its next earnings report on Oct 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ICE a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has ICE Stock Split?

ICE has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does ICE Have?

ICE has 12694 employees.

What is the current trading status of ICE (ICE)?

As of Aug 02, 2026, ICE (ICE) is trading at a price of 152.48 USD, with a previous close of 156.27 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 151.58 USD to 155.69 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 121.79 USD to 189.35 USD.

What Is ICE (ICE) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for ICE is 182.23 USD, with a high estimate of 218 USD and a low estimate of 163 USD. 13 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +19.51% Upside potential.

What Is the ICE Premarket Price?

ICE's last pre-market stock price is 157.50 USD. The pre-market share volume is 2,780.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.23, or 0.79%.
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