Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Stock Forecast & Price Target $172.51 -2.20 (-1.26%) Closing price 03/31/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$169.56 -2.95 (-1.71%) As of 03/31/2025 07:01 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Intercontinental Exchange - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating 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 BuyBased on 15 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold2Buy13 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 $178.803.65% Upside According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Intercontinental Exchange, the average price target is $178.80. 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 3.65% from the current price of $172.51. Get the Latest News and Ratings for ICE and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Intercontinental Exchange and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up ICE Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/1/24 to 4/1/251 Month Ago3/2/24 to 3/2/253 Months Ago1/2/24 to 1/1/251 Year Ago4/2/23 to 4/1/24Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy13 Buy rating(s)13 Buy rating(s)13 Buy rating(s)8 Buy rating(s)Hold2 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$178.80$178.80$175.07$145.83Forecasted Upside3.65% Upside3.23% Upside17.49% Upside6.42% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy Remove Ads ICE Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History ICE Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Intercontinental Exchange Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeIntercontinental ExchangeFinance CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.87 2.53 2.54Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside3.65% Upside49.52% Upside19.04% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent ICE NewsPositive NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails2/7/2025Barclays3 of 5 starsBenjamin BudishSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$179.00 ➝ $189.00+13.21%2/7/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods5 of 5 starsKyle VoigtSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$178.00 ➝ $186.00+11.35%2/7/2025UBS Group4 of 5 starsAlex KrammSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$185.00 ➝ $195.00+16.91%1/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingKenneth WorthingtonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$190.00 ➝ $189.00+25.68%1/7/2025Royal Bank of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingA. SabadraSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $200.00+36.87%11/11/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$160.00 ➝ $163.00+3.50%10/17/2024Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$160.00 ➝ $174.00+5.11%10/14/2024Raymond JamesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingP. O'shaughnessySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Outperform$185.00 ➝ $185.00+13.80%10/8/2024Piper SandlerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$170.00 ➝ $180.00+12.82%10/3/2024Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$168.00 ➝ $175.00+7.67% Get the Latest News and Ratings for ICE and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Intercontinental Exchange and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 10/3/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingA. BlosteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$171.00 ➝ $185.00+13.70%9/26/2024TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingW. KatzSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageBuy$182.00+14.14%7/9/2024CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$160.00 ➝ $162.00+14.21%5/21/2024ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingK. HealSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$153.00+11.85%5/3/2024Rosenblatt SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$164.00 ➝ $164.00+26.59%9/19/2023Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$129.00 ➝ $134.00+15.63%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Tuesday at 06:43 AM ET. 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 Friday, March 28, 2025. 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.: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has received multiple "outperform" ratings from analysts, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance. The stock is currently priced at approximately $176.56, which is near its 52-week high of $177.45, suggesting strong market interest and potential for further growth. Thirteen analysts have issued buy ratings for the stock, reflecting a consensus view that the company is well-positioned for future success. The company has a solid market capitalization of around $101.44 billion, indicating a strong presence in the market and the ability to invest in growth opportunities. Recent upgrades in price targets by analysts, such as Barclays raising their target to $189.00, suggest that there is optimism about the company's future earnings potential. Intercontinental Exchange Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. for these reasons: Insider selling has been notable, with executives selling over 66,563 shares recently, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance. The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 36.94, which could suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, making it a riskier investment. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, which is below 1, indicating that it may struggle to meet its short-term liabilities without selling inventory. Despite a strong market cap, the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63 suggests that the company is using a moderate amount of debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks if market conditions change. The stock's beta of 1.08 indicates that it is slightly more volatile than the market, which could lead to larger price swings and increased risk for investors. ICE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Intercontinental Exchange's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Intercontinental Exchange is $178.80, with a high forecast of $200.00 and a low forecast of $153.00. Should I buy or sell Intercontinental Exchange stock right now? 15 Wall Street equities 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ICE shares. Does Intercontinental Exchange's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Intercontinental Exchange's stock has a predicted upside of 3.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. What analysts cover Intercontinental Exchange? Intercontinental Exchange has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Royal Bank of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Intercontinental Exchange more than its competitors? Analysts like Intercontinental Exchange more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Intercontinental Exchange is 2.87 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how ICE compares to other companies. 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