Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ice)
ICE — Company Overview
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) trades on NYQ as part of the Financial Services peer group (Financial Data & Stock Exchanges).
| Ticker | ICE |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Financial Data & Stock Exchanges |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $87.77B |
| Last price | $156.35 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
ICE — Business Description
ICE represents a Financial Data & Stock Exchanges business in the Financial Services segment. 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 clear…
Official website: https://www.ice.com.
ICE — Investment Thesis
At a high level, ICE offers exposure to Financial Services with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 4.8% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 21.57× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (17.77×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.4% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $87.77B.
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ICE — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 38.2% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $3.63B supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 21.57× |
| Forward P/E | 17.77× |
| Price / Sales | 8.31× |
| Price / Book | 2.97× |
| Gross margin | 100.0% |
| Operating margin | 52.6% |
| Profit margin | 38.2% |
| Return on equity | 14.1% |
| Debt / Equity | 69.23 |
| Free cash flow | $3.63B |
ICE — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) depends on demand trends in Financial Data & Stock Exchanges and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 4.8% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 14.2% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 11.2% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 28.4% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
ICE — Competitive Position
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Financial Services.
- Competes within Financial Services, specifically in Financial Data & Stock Exchanges.
- Market capitalization of $87.77B places ICE among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 100.0% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
ICE — Strengths
Strengths for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Earnings growth of 14.2% year-over-year.
- Gross margin of 100.0% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($3.63B).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 69.23).
- Large Cap scale ($87.77B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
ICE — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
ICE — Opportunities
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
ICE — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
ICE — Summary
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is a large-cap Financial Services company focused on Financial Data & Stock Exchanges, listed on NYQ. Last price $156.35 with market cap $87.77B. Trailing P/E 21.57×. Revenue grew 4.8% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include earnings growth of 14.2% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. FAQ
What does Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) do?
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 thr…
What is ICE's P/E ratio?
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 21.57× based on publicly available market data.
Does ICE pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.4%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is ICE in?
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is classified in Financial Services (Financial Data & Stock Exchanges) on NYQ.
What is ICE's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $87.77B.
What are the main risks for ICE?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of ICE?
Potential positives include earnings growth of 14.2% year-over-year, gross margin of 100.0% supports competitive unit economics.
Where can I get analyst estimates for ICE?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. are on the free /stocks/ice/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.