Intercontinental Exchange Stock (NYSE: ICE)

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) Stock

Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange is a vertically integrated operator of financial exchanges and provides ancillary data products. Though the company is probably best known for its ownership of the New York Stock Exchange, which it acquired in 2013, ICE operates a large derivatives exchange, too. The company's largest commodity futures product is the ICE Brent crude futures contract. In addition to the exchanges business, which is about 54% of net revenue, Intercontinental Exchange has used a series of acquisitions to create its mortgage technology business (22% of net revenue) and fixed-income and data services segment (24% of net revenue).

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In the current session, the stock is trading at $166.84, after a 0.20% increase. Over the past month, Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) stock increased by 8.21%, and in the past year, by 19.78%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739977398_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Intercontinental Exchange P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Intercontinental Exchange has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 38.08 of the Capital Markets industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739977398_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.29% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.47 million shares sold short, which is 0.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.75 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Intercontinental Exchange Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739814320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Intercontinental Exchange has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Intercontinental Exchange's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Intercontinental Exchange's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.31%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced plans to launch NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Pending the effectiveness of regulatory filings, NYSE Chicago will reincorporate in Texas and be renamed NYSE Texas, offering companies the opportunity to list their securities on NYSE Texas.

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Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $179 to $189.

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Analyst Ratings

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Intercontinental Exchange, Raises Price Target to $189

In the preceding three months, 8 analysts have released ratings for Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $184.62, a high estimate of $200.00, and a low estimate of $163.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $182.00, the current average has increased by 1.44%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738954831_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Intercontinental Exchange among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Kramm</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Intercontinental Exchange. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Intercontinental Exchange compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Intercontinental Exchange's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Intercontinental Exchange's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ICE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Intercontinental Exchange analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Intercontinental Exchange's Background</h2>
Intercontinental Exchange is a vertically integrated operator of financial exchanges and provides ancillary data products. Though the company is probably best known for its ownership of the New York Stock Exchange, which it acquired in 2013, ICE operates a large derivatives exchange, too. The company's largest commodity futures product is the ICE Brent crude futures contract. In addition to the exchanges business, which is about 54% of net revenue, Intercontinental Exchange has used a series of acquisitions to create its mortgage technology business (22% of net revenue) and fixed-income and data services segment (24% of net revenue).
<h3>Intercontinental Exchange: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Intercontinental Exchange's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 24.87%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Intercontinental Exchange's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 21.66%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.44%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Intercontinental Exchange's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.48%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Intercontinental Exchange's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.79. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kyle Voigt maintains Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $178 to $186.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Intercontinental Exchange, Raises Price Target to $186

UBS analyst Alex Kramm maintains Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $185 to $195.

UBS Maintains Buy on Intercontinental Exchange, Raises Price Target to $195

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Intercontinental Exchange shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 adjusted EPS results and boosted its dividend from $0.45 per share to $0.48.

It's a mixed session on Wall Street, with major indices struggling for direction as investors hold their breath ahead of a key jobs report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">set for Friday morning.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1% and small caps held steady.
Among the leading sectors, financial stocks outperformed after the Fed released the framework for 2025 bank stress test. The big six banks — JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), and Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) — all climbed more than 1%, with Citigroup surging 2.9%.
Eli Lilly Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) jumped 3.2% after topping earnings estimates, while Tapestry Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>) surged 12% and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) skyrocketed nearly 10% on strong revenue figures. In contrast, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) slid 4.3% on concerns over slowing smartphone demand.
Shares of Palantir Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) surged 6.5%, extending its weekly gains to 30.8%, the stock's best weekly rally since early November.
Oil prices had a volatile session. Crude initially dipped as speculation mounted over a potential Trump-Putin meeting as early as this month or next, raising hopes for possible peace talks in Ukraine. Prices rebounded after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran's oil network.
Gold softened, dropping 0.6% from record highs and snapping a five-session winning streak.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained stable, hovering just below $97,000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,742.18</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,082.15</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,316.14</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,811.50</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $605.83.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.2% to $447.73.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% up to $528.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $229.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to corporate earnings, ordered by market capitalization, are:
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<li>Eli Lilly &amp; Co.: up 3.11%</li>
<li>Linde Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NYSE">LIN</a>): up 0.34%</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc.: up 9.97%</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): down 5.33%</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>): down 0.71%</li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 4.65%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 2.04%</li>
<li>Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): up 4.95%</li>
<li>IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>): up 2.95%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 8.49%</li>
<li>Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>): up 5.16%</li>
<li>McKesson Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>): down 2.56%</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc.: down 4.41%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 8.68%</li>
<li>O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 1.87%</li>
<li>MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>): down 1.39%</li>
<li>Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>): up 3.64%</li>
<li>Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>): down 3.92%</li>
<li>Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>): down 0.07%</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>): down 23.74%</li>
<li>Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>): down 3.64%</li>
<li>Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>): down 0.66%</li>
<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>): down 6.24%</li>
<li>Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>): down 3.02%</li>
<li>Aptiv Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>): up 4.18%</li>
<li>Air Products &amp; Chemicals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>): down 1.75%</li>
<li>Kellanova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>): up 0.12%</li>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>): down 6.74%</li>
</ul>
Stocks reporting after the close include: 
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Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.92% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.23%. Currently, Intercontinental Exchange has a market capitalization of $94.11 billion. 
Buying $100 In ICE: If an investor had bought $100 of ICE stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $347.38 today based on a price of $163.90 for ICE at the time of writing.
<h3>Intercontinental Exchange's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738852209_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Dividends

Intercontinental Exchange Boosts Q1 Dividend From $0.45 To $0.48/Share

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.49 by 2.01 percent. This is a 14.29 percent increase over earnings of $1.33 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.32 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.33 billion by 0.32 percent. This is a 5.54 percent increase over sales of $2.20 billion the same period last year.

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Intercontinental Exchange Q4 2024 Adj EPS $1.52 Beats $1.49 Estimate, Sales $2.32B Miss $2.33B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 6, 2025

Intercontinental Exchange's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.27% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.38 million shares sold short, which is 1.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.95 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Intercontinental Exchange Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738162963_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Intercontinental Exchange has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Intercontinental Exchange's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Intercontinental Exchange's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.26%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Intercontinental Exchange's Recent Short Interest

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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 10 analysts have published ratings on Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) in the last three months.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $181.7, a high estimate of $200.00, and a low estimate of $160.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 0.28% increase from the previous average price target of $181.20.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737136839_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Intercontinental Exchange among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
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<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
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<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
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<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
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<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
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<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>Ken Worthington</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Intercontinental Exchange. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Intercontinental Exchange compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
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To gain a panoramic view of Intercontinental Exchange's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ICE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Intercontinental Exchange analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Intercontinental Exchange Better</h2>
Intercontinental Exchange is a vertically integrated operator of financial exchanges and provides ancillary data products. Though the company is probably best known for its ownership of the New York Stock Exchange, which it acquired in 2013, ICE operates a large derivatives exchange, too. The company's largest commodity futures product is the ICE Brent crude futures contract. In addition to the exchanges business, which is about 54% of net revenue, Intercontinental Exchange has used a series of acquisitions to create its mortgage technology business (22% of net revenue) and fixed-income and data services segment (24% of net revenue).
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Intercontinental Exchange</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Intercontinental Exchange's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 24.87%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Intercontinental Exchange's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 21.66%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.44%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Intercontinental Exchange's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.48%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.79, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Forecasting The Future: 10 Analyst Projections For Intercontinental Exchange

JP Morgan analyst Kenneth Worthington maintains Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $190 to $189.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Intercontinental Exchange, Lowers Price Target to $189

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.55%. Currently, Intercontinental Exchange has a market capitalization of $84.11 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ICE: If an investor had bought $1000 of ICE stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,635.96 today based on a price of $146.49 for ICE at the time of writing.
<h3>Intercontinental Exchange's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736870410_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Intercontinental Exchange 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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