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Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/28/2025: ICE (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
18 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $190.29
1 Year Target Price $190.29
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 7 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 29.11% | Avg. Invested days 59 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 90.04B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.65 | 1Y Target Price 190.29 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.65 | 1Y Target Price 190.29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 18 | Beta 1.06 | 52 Weeks Range 141.12 - 188.82 | Updated Date 11/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 141.12 - 188.82 | Updated Date 11/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.21% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.49 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 32.43% | Operating Margin (TTM) 49.07% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.19% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.49% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.65 | Forward PE 20.83 | Enterprise Value 106997091420 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.24 |
Enterprise Value 106997091420 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.24 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.54 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.32 | Shares Outstanding 570178585 | Shares Floating 566107510 |
Shares Outstanding 570178585 | Shares Floating 566107510 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.93 | Percent Institutions 94.33 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Intercontinental Exchange Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) was founded in 2000 to provide a transparent and efficient electronic marketplace for energy trading. It has since expanded significantly through acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading global exchange and data provider.
Core Business Areas
- Exchanges: Operates global exchanges for trading a variety of asset classes, including commodities, financial futures, and equities.
- Fixed Income and Data Services: Provides fixed income pricing, analytics, and data services, as well as reference data and indices.
- Mortgage Technology: Offers technology solutions for the mortgage industry, including loan origination, processing, and servicing platforms.
Leadership and Structure
Jeffrey Sprecher serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company has a traditional corporate structure with various business segments and functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Brent Crude Oil Futures: ICE's Brent crude oil futures contract is a global benchmark for crude oil pricing. ICE holds a dominant market share in Brent crude oil futures trading. Competitors include CME Group (WTI crude oil futures). Revenue from Brent crude oil futures is a significant portion of ICE's exchange revenue.
- Fixed Income Pricing & Analytics: ICE Data Services provides pricing and analytics for fixed income securities. Market share is significant, competing with Bloomberg and Refinitiv. The number of users across the banking, asset management and hedge fund industries is high.
- Mortgage Technology (Ellie Mae): ICE Mortgage Technology, through Ellie Mae, provides a leading cloud-based platform for the mortgage industry. Its market share is sizable with competitors such as Black Knight. A significant portion of lenders in the US use the platform.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The exchange and data services industry is characterized by increasing globalization, technological innovation, and regulatory changes. Demand for risk management tools, data analytics, and trading platforms continues to grow.
Positioning
ICE is a leading global exchange and data provider with a strong competitive position due to its diversified product offerings, established market presence, and technological capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for global financial data and exchange services is in the hundreds of billions of dollars. ICE is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its diverse product offerings and global reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified revenue streams
- Strong market position in key markets
- Technological capabilities
- Experienced management team
- Global presence
Weaknesses
- Exposure to regulatory changes
- Dependence on market volatility
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Competition from established players
- Cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets and asset classes
- Developing new technology solutions
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Increasing demand for data and analytics
- Growth in electronic trading
Threats
- Increased competition
- Economic downturn
- Regulatory scrutiny
- Technological disruption
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CME
- MKTX
- LSEG.L
Competitive Landscape
ICE has a diversified business model and strong market position in key areas such as energy and fixed income. Competitors include other major exchange operators and data providers.
Major Acquisitions
Black Knight
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 11700
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition to expand and strengthen ICE's presence in the mortgage technology sector.
Ellie Mae
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 11000
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition to establish and scale ICE's mortgage technology business.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ICE has demonstrated strong historical growth through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued revenue and earnings growth in the coming years, driven by demand for data services and increased trading activity.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its data services offerings, investing in new technology platforms, and pursuing strategic acquisitions to enhance its market position.
Summary
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. is a strong, well-diversified company with a leading position in global exchanges and data services. Its strategic acquisitions, strong cash flow, and experienced management contribute to its financial performance and future growth potential. Regulatory risks and competitive pressures remain ongoing challenges, but overall the company is positioned for continued success.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Investor Presentations, Analyst Reports, Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change, so conduct your own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Intercontinental Exchange Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Atlanta, GA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-11-16 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Jeffrey C. Sprecher | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Financial Data & Stock Exchanges | Full time employees 12844 | Website https://www.ice.com |
Full time employees 12844 | Website https://www.ice.com | ||
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, India, Israel, Canada, and Singapore. 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, 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.
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