Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$151.02 +0.56 (+0.37%)

(As of 05:41 PM ET)

Intercontinental Exchange - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
13

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Intercontinental Exchange in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for ICE.

Consensus Price Target

$175.07
15.92% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Intercontinental Exchange, the average price target is $175.07. The highest price target for ICE is $200.00, while the lowest price target for ICE is $153.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.92% from the current price of $151.02.

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ICE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/27/23 to 12/26/24	1 Month Ago 11/27/23 to 11/26/24	3 Months Ago 9/28/23 to 9/27/24	1 Year Ago 12/27/22 to 12/27/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$175.07	$174.13	$162.47	$132.83
Forecasted Upside	15.92% Upside	8.50% Upside	2.41% Upside	3.95% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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ICE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ICE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Intercontinental Exchange Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Intercontinental Exchange	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.87	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	16.09% Upside	16.93% Upside	13.34% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent ICE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/9/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$173.00 ➝ $187.00	+19.93%
11/11/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$160.00 ➝ $163.00	+3.50%
11/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	A. Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$200.00 ➝ $200.00	+28.34%
10/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$171.00 ➝ $188.00	+13.75%
10/17/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$160.00 ➝ $174.00	+5.11%
10/14/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. O'shaughnessy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Outperform	$185.00 ➝ $185.00	+13.80%
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10/8/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$170.00 ➝ $180.00	+12.82%
10/3/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$168.00 ➝ $175.00	+7.67%
10/3/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Blostein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$171.00 ➝ $185.00	+13.70%
9/26/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Katz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$182.00	+14.14%
8/6/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$168.00 ➝ $168.00	+10.99%
7/9/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$160.00 ➝ $162.00	+14.21%
5/21/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Heal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$153.00	+11.85%
5/3/2024	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$164.00 ➝ $164.00	+26.59%
2/12/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $160.00	+17.89%
9/19/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$129.00 ➝ $134.00	+15.63%

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Should I Buy Intercontinental Exchange Stock? ICE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Intercontinental Exchange pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Intercontinental Exchange
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.:

The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. recently reported earnings of $1.55 per share, meeting analyst expectations, which reflects strong financial performance.
The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 17.3%, suggesting robust growth and operational efficiency.
Current stock price is $155.58, which is near its 52-week high of $167.99, indicating strong market interest and potential for further gains.
Analysts have set price targets as high as $200.00, providing a significant upside potential compared to the current trading price.

Intercontinental Exchange
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. for these reasons:

Insider selling of 9,901 shares worth over $1.5 million in the last ninety days may signal a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 36.87, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
Despite positive growth, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, which, while manageable, suggests some reliance on debt financing.
Market volatility, indicated by a beta of 1.08, suggests that the stock may experience larger price swings compared to the overall market.
Recent downgrades from some analysts, such as Raymond James reducing their rating from "strong-buy" to "outperform," may indicate shifting market perceptions.

ICE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Intercontinental Exchange is $175.07, with a high forecast of $200.00 and a low forecast of $153.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Intercontinental Exchange in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ICE shares.
: According to analysts, Intercontinental Exchange's stock has a predicted upside of 15.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Intercontinental Exchange's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Intercontinental Exchange has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, and The Goldman Sachs Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Intercontinental Exchange more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Intercontinental Exchange is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ICE compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:ICE) was last updated on 12/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Stock Forecast & Price Target