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ICE·Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

$155.12
-1.30 (-0.83%)
After Hours
High
$158.08
Open
$156.38
Market Cap
88.26B
52W High
$176.05
Low
$154.82
P. Close
$155.12
P/E
21.86
52W Low
$121.79
Fwd P/E
17.62
DailyIQ Est.
$195.71
Inst. Ownership
43.6%
Short Interest
1.23%
Days to Cover
2.4
Div. Yield
1.31%
Next Ex-Div
~Dec 16
Div. Growth
11+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
37
BEARISH
News Sentiment
66
BULLISH
On Oct 13, Intercontinental Exchange reported record volumes in Brent options and interest‑rate futures, indicating a surge in trading activity across its energy and financial derivatives markets. That same day the company announced the expansion of its freight and LNG contracts, adding new evaluation products for freight and mortgage markets, and highlighted that major institutional clients such as Wells Fargo and SEI were deepening their use of ICE platforms and data services. Also on Oct 13, ICE disclosed that its September and third‑quarter 2026 trading data showed year‑on‑year increases in volume and open interest across energy, financial, and equity derivatives, and that several new product launches and additional client contracts had contributed to a 14.4 % return over the past 90 days. The company further revealed a partnership with SEI Investments to deploy the ICE ETF Hub for order management of exchange‑traded products, and introduced new futures, options, and evaluation tools covering freight, LNG, electricity, and residential whole‑loan markets. These developments were reported to strengthen ICE’s market‑infrastructure offering and broaden its client base, reinforcing the exchange’s position in core risk‑management workflows.
LOW TARGET
$159 +2.4%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$187 +20.4%
6 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$236 +52.0%
14 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$159.00 - $236.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/13/2/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$195.71 (+26.1%)
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
ICE
Description
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is a technology and data provider serving global financial markets, with a core focus on regulated marketplaces, fixed income services, and mortgage technology. The company's Exchanges segment facilitates the trading, clearing, and data distribution for a variety of derivatives and financial securities. ICE's Fixed Income and Data Services division offers pricing, analytics, and execution services, including global credit default swap clearing. Furthermore, the company's Mortgage Technology segment provides a digital platform to streamline the U.S. residential mortgage lifecycle. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Atlanta, ICE delivers critical technology and data solutions to financial institutions, corporations, and government entities across several key international markets.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
70,627 shares
$10.8M
Foley DouglasSVP, HR & Administration
Sell1,600 shares2026-09-14
Jackson BenjaminPresident
Option Exercise6,431 shares2026-09-01
Jackson BenjaminPresident
Sell1,600 shares2026-09-01
Jackson BenjaminPresident
Sell6,242 shares2026-09-01
Jackson BenjaminPresident
Sell5,020 shares2026-09-01
74/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
26.2%
Revenue CAGR
17.5%
Current Ratio
1.02x
Debt / Equity
0.68x
Return on Equity
11.5%
Earnings Summary
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is a technology and data provider that supports global financial markets through its Exchanges, Fixed Income and Data Services, and Mortgage Technology segments, positioning it within the financial services sector and specifically the financial data & stock exchanges industry. In the most recent quarters, ICE delivered EPS of $1.52 in Q4 2024, $1.72 in Q1 2025, and $1.81 in Q2 2025, each slightly above analyst expectations, while revenue rose from $2.323 billion to $2.473 billion and then to $2.543 billion, reflecting a steady acceleration in top‑line growth; the company also beat estimates in three of the last four quarters. Historically, ICE has maintained a positive YoY revenue trajectory, with revenue increasing from $2.323 billion in Q4 2024 to $2.973 billion in Q1 2026, and EPS growth has generally outpaced revenue, indicating improving profitability; the firm has consistently exceeded earnings forecasts, though revenue growth has occasionally lagged behind EPS gains. Recent news highlights record volumes in Brent options and interest‑rate futures, the launch of new freight, LNG, and mortgage products, and strategic partnerships with SEI and OKX, all of which have bolstered trading activity and expanded ICE’s client base, reinforcing its market‑infrastructure moat.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.50$1.74$1.98$2.22$2.46Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.96 - -
Q2'26$1.86$1.90+2.1%
Q1'26$1.98$2.35+18.5%
Q4'25$1.69$1.71+1.2%
Q3'25$1.61$1.71+6.4%
Q2'25$1.77$1.81+2.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.3B$2.5B$2.7B$2.9B$3.1BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.7B - -
Q2'26$2.7B$2.7B+0.5%
Q1'26$2.7B$3.0B+9.8%
Q4'25$2.5B$2.5B+0.1%
Q3'25 - $2.4B -
Q2'25 - $2.5B -

Market Data

ICE Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL37/100
$155.22+$0.10 (0.1%)
Market cap
88.26B
P/E ratio
21.9
Day range
$154.82 – $158.08
News sentiment
66/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$186.93 (+20.4%)
Consensus
Buy · 22 analysts
52-week range+27.4% off low · -11.8% from high
$121.79$176.05
Price $155.22 DailyIQ Est. $195.71

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is consolidating: price is in the middle of its 52-week range without a decisive push either way. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Behaviour On Record

What ICE's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
18.3% 46th pct
Below its peak
-17.7%
vs 200-day average
+0.2%
Up days (1y)
52%

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is currently running 18.3% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against ICE's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 46th percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 18.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

ICE is trading -17.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -12.8%, and the deepest was -34.6% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits +0.2% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 22nd percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year ICE closed higher on 52% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, ICE finished the month higher 8 of 14 times, with a median return of +1.7% and an average of +1.6%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +6.2% on average, its weakest September at -2.6%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: ICE has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 60 of 3,268 sessions (1.8% of the time), with the largest gaps running +4.5% and -4.0%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, ICE moved an average of 1.6% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -1.6% and a largest of -2.3%.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against ICE's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of ICE's sector?

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
18

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ICE?

CallsPuts

For Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.70), with at-the-money implied volatility around 27.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.0% move by that expiry — a range of about $150.61–$159.83.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.70
ATM implied volatility
27.5%
Total open interest
6,875
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±3.0% ($150.61–$159.83)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on ICE?

Wells Fargo most recently reiterated its rating on Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. to Underweight on Oct 14, 2026 with a price target of $160 (from $159). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 1 downgrade, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Wells Fargo — Underweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
1
Net rating momentum
-1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 14, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedUnderweight$159 → $160
Oct 12, 2026TD CowenMaintainedHold$166 → $167
Oct 9, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$163 → $173
Oct 7, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$182 → $189
Oct 5, 2026TD CowenDowngradeBuy → Hold$177 → $166
Oct 2, 2026Wells FargoInitiatedUnderweight$159
Oct 2, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$190 → $195
Jul 31, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$190 → $195
Jul 31, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$159 → $177
Jul 31, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$180 → $182
Jul 15, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$211 → $190
Jul 10, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$187 → $163

Peers & ETF holders

ICE peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

66/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Intercontinental Exchange reported year‑on‑year growth in trading activity across energy and financial derivatives, with record volumes in Brent options and interest‑rate futures. The company also expanded its freight and LNG contracts, adding new evaluation products for freight and mortgage markets. Major clients such as Wells Fargo and SEI deepened their use of ICE platforms and data services, reinforcing the exchange’s position in core risk‑management workflows.
What did this article say?
Intercontinental Exchange released September and third‑quarter 2026 trading data showing year‑on‑year increases in volume and open interest across energy, financial, and equity derivatives. The company also announced several new product launches and secured additional client contracts, contributing to a 14.4% return over the past 90 days. These developments support a broader trend of momentum for ICE, reflected in its 46% three‑year total shareholder return. The results suggest continued strength in ICE’s core markets and product pipeline.
What did this article say?
Intercontinental Exchange announced the rollout of new product and client development initiatives across its data, trading, and workflow platforms. The company partnered with SEI Investments to deploy its ETF Hub for order management of exchange‑traded products, and introduced additional futures, options and evaluation tools covering freight, LNG, electricity and residential whole‑loan markets. These expansions reinforce ICE’s position as a core infrastructure provider for a broad range of financial and commodity clients, potentially enhancing its market plumbing capabilities.
What did this article say?
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and CME Group were compared on their competitive advantages. ICE’s moat is built on a diversified portfolio that includes exchange operations, financial data services, and mortgage technology, while CME focuses on futures and options for risk management. Both firms have maintained resilient market positions, though ICE’s broader approach has attracted a wider range of participants. The analysis noted that neither company faced immediate threats to its core business, suggesting a stable outlook.
What did this article say?
ICE partnered with OKX to create OKXICE, a joint venture aimed at tokenizing NYSE stocks and futures. The collaboration seeks to offer 24/7 trading of tokenized U.S. equities, potentially broadening liquidity and investor participation. The move positions ICE as a pioneer in blockchain-enabled market infrastructure, aligning with industry trends toward digital asset integration. While the venture is still in early stages, it signals a strategic expansion of ICE’s product suite into emerging asset classes.
What did this article say?
Morgan Stanley increased its price target for Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) from $163 to $173, reflecting a more optimistic view of the company’s prospects. The upgrade follows ICE’s recent performance and strategic initiatives that analysts believe will drive future earnings growth. The new target aligns with an overweight rating and positions ICE favorably against peers in the exchange and data services sector.
What did this article say?
Rothschild & Co Redburn increased its price target for Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to $183 from $181, reflecting a modest confidence boost. The adjustment came after analysts surveyed by FactSet noted ICE’s strong market position and consistent earnings growth. The new target aligns with an overweight rating and suggests a slight upside potential for investors. This change signals a positive outlook but does not represent a major shift in valuation.
What did this article say?
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has posted a strong share price run, prompting a review of whether its current valuation reflects the returns generated on capital. Analysts noted a 42.1% cumulative return over the past three years and a 21.2x P/E ratio that suggests a different valuation narrative. The company’s recent initiatives—including the OKXICE tokenized trading partnership and launches of gold, freight, and LNG futures—are expected to broaden fee pools and potentially enhance future earnings. The analysis questions whether the share price is adequately supported by the quality of returns on ICE’s capital base. No definitive recommendation is made, leaving the valuation assessment open to interpretation.
What did this article say?
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and crypto platform OKX filed with the SEC to launch a joint venture, OKXICE, aimed at enabling 24/7 trading of tokenized U.S. stocks. The proposal would allow each token to represent ownership of an underlying traditional equity, leveraging a new SEC exemption for blockchain-based equity trading outside standard market hours. By integrating tokenized equities into ICE’s established capital‑market infrastructure, the venture seeks to broaden ICE’s digital‑asset offerings while maintaining its core trading, data, and technology services.

Technical Analysis

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37
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $32.01B combined position · 15 adding, 10 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy54,153,1709.60%$8.77B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell50,727,6868.99%$6.25B2026-08-07
Harris Associates L P▲ Buy18,050,7003.20%$2.22B2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell13,117,9042.32%$1.61B2026-08-13
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy12,823,6262.27%$1.57B2026-08-12
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy11,812,2732.09%$1.45B2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy9,161,7331.62%$1.13B2026-08-12
Janus Henderson Group plc▼ Sell6,315,9811.12%$987.71M2026-05-18
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell6,788,6081.20%$835.75M2026-08-13
Capital World Investors▲ Buy6,639,0001.18%$817.33M2026-08-12
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell6,340,7511.12%$780.61M2026-08-13
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell5,724,9521.01%$703.65M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy5,343,1130.95%$657.79M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy5,145,2070.91%$633.43M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell4,236,5150.75%$521.56M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy4,166,4810.74%$512.94M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy3,027,4040.54%$372.70M2026-09-02
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy2,978,6650.53%$366.70M2026-08-14
Viking Global Investors LP▼ Sell2,777,1380.49%$341.89M2026-08-14
Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P.▼ Sell2,560,7470.45%$315.25M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell2,474,9060.44%$304.69M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy2,314,9100.41%$284.99M2026-08-14
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy2,029,2340.36%$249.82M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy1,335,3470.24%$164.39M2026-08-03
Renaissance Technologies LLC▲ Buy1,269,2890.22%$156.26M2026-08-13
Q2 2026 flow:14.93M sh bought ($1.84B)12.80M sh sold ($1.57B)net +2.13M sh (+$263.03M)
Congressional Trading Activity
16 disclosed trades · ~$128.0K est. traded value · 10 buys, 6 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Richard Dean Dr McCormickHouseGA06▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-07-302026-08-14
Richard Dean Dr McCormickHouseGA06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-06-122026-07-09
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-122026-03-12
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-01-262026-02-26
Richard Dean Dr McCormickHouseGA06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-11-052025-12-09
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-162025-11-17
Thomas H. KeanHouseNJ07▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-09-252025-10-14
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-01-132025-02-13
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-10-232026-01-13
Ritchie John TorresHouseNY15▼ Sell$1K - $15K2024-09-262025-08-20
Ritchie John TorresHouseNY15▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-09-262025-08-20
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-03-182025-04-10
Richard Dean Dr McCormickHouseGA06▲ Buy$1K - $15K2023-03-152025-09-17
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2019-03-112019-04-17
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▲ Buy$1K - $15K2018-02-272018-03-08