Should I buy or sell Intercontinental Exchange stock right now?

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Intercontinental Exchange in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ICE shares. View ICE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Intercontinental Exchange's stock price target for 2024?

12 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Intercontinental Exchange's stock. Their ICE share price targets range from $125.00 to $164.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $147.08 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ICE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have ICE shares performed in 2024?

Intercontinental Exchange's stock was trading at $128.43 at the start of the year. Since then, ICE shares have increased by 1.8% and is now trading at $130.70. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Intercontinental Exchange?

Intercontinental Exchange saw a decline in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,970,000 shares, a decline of 15.8% from the March 15th total of 5,900,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,380,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.1 days. View Intercontinental Exchange's Short Interest .

When is Intercontinental Exchange's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our ICE earnings forecast .

How can I listen to Intercontinental Exchange's earnings call?

Intercontinental Exchange will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were Intercontinental Exchange's earnings last quarter?

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The financial services provider reported $1.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.04. The financial services provider earned $2.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.20 billion. Intercontinental Exchange had a net margin of 23.91% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.91%. Intercontinental Exchange's quarterly revenue was up 24.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.25 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does Intercontinental Exchange pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Intercontinental Exchange?

Intercontinental Exchange declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.45 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.38%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.42. Read our dividend analysis for ICE .

Is Intercontinental Exchange a good dividend stock?

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.39%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 10 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 42.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ICE will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.07% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for ICE .

What ETFs hold Intercontinental Exchange's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) stock in their portfolio include Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF (BCDF) , Tema Monopolies and Oligopolies ETF (TOLL) , Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL) , iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI) , Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF (LBAY) , Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (FDFF) , AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) and Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) .

When did Intercontinental Exchange's stock split?

Intercontinental Exchange's stock split on Friday, November 4th 2016. The 5-1 split was announced on Wednesday, October 12th 2016. The newly minted shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Thursday, November 3rd 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 500 shares after the split.

What is Jeffrey C. Sprecher's approval rating as Intercontinental Exchange's CEO?

223 employees have rated Intercontinental Exchange Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey C. Sprecher on Glassdoor.com . Jeffrey C. Sprecher has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Intercontinental Exchange own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Intercontinental Exchange investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Intel (INTC) , Block (SQ) , Visa (V) , Home Depot (HD) , Starbucks (SBUX) , Gilead Sciences (GILD) and PayPal (PYPL) .

Who are Intercontinental Exchange's major shareholders?

Intercontinental Exchange's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Perpetual Ltd (0.26%), Artemis Investment Management LLP (0.09%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.05%), Guinness Asset Management LTD (0.04%), Park National Corp OH (0.04%) and Appleton Partners Inc. MA (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew J Surdykowski , Benjamin Jackson , Charles R Crisp , Christopher Scott Edmonds , David S Goone , Douglas Foley , Duriya M Farooqui , Elizabeth Kathryn King , Intercontinental Exchange, Inc, James W Namkung , Jeffrey C Sprecher , Judith A Sprieser , Lynn C Martin, Lynn C Martin , Mark Wassersug , Martha A Tirinnanzi , Scott A Hill , Warren Gardiner and William Jefferson Hague . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Intercontinental Exchange?

Shares of ICE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Intercontinental Exchange have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Intercontinental Exchange: Aether IOS Limited, Ballista Securities, BofAML Global Research FICC, BondPoint, Bridge2 Solutions, ChemConnect Inc, Chicago Stock Exchange, Climate Exchange plc, Creditex, DebtMarket, Ellie Mae, ICE Clear Credit LLC, ICE Clear Europe Limited, ICE Clear U.S. Inc., ICE Data Investment Group LLC, ICE Data LP, ICE Data Management Group LLC, ICE Data Pricing & Reference Data LLC, ICE Data Services Inc., ICE Endex Holding B.V, ICE Europe Parent Limited, ICE Europe Partners LP, ICE Futures Europe, ICE Futures Holdco No. 1 Limited, ICE Futures Holdco No. 2 Limited, ICE Futures Holdings Limited, ICE Futures U.S. Inc., ICE Mortgage Technology Holdings Inc., ICE Mortgage Technology Inc., ICE UK GP LLC, ICE UK LP LLC, ICE US Holding Company GP LLC, ICE US Holding Company L.P., ICE US Holding Company LP LLC, Igloo Intermediate Corporation, Interactive Data Corporation, Interactive Data Holdings Corporation, Intercontinental Exchange Holdings Inc., IntercontinentalExchange Holdings, IntercontinentalExchange International Inc., MERSCORP Holdings, NYSE American LLC, NYSE Arca Inc., NYSE Euronext, NYSE Group Inc., NYSE Holdings LLC, NYSE Market (DE) Inc., New York Stock Exchange LLC, Simplifile, Singapore Mercantile Exchange (SMX), Standard & Poor's Securities Evaluations, SuperDerivatives Inc, TMC Bonds, TMX Atrium, Trayport Limited, and YellowJacket. Read More

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$130.98

+0.24 (+0.18%)

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50-Day Range: $129.89
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Volume: 1.86 million shs
Average Volume: 2.40 million shs
Market Capitalization: $75.00 billion

P/E Ratio: 31.19
Dividend Yield: 1.37%
Price Target: $147.08

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Intercontinental Exchange MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.92 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 12.5% Upside
$147.08 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.87% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.28
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.66
Based on 14 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$21.45 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.20%
From $5.98 to $6.65 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.99 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

6th out of 831 stocks

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services Industry

1st out of 9 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Intercontinental Exchange has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.92, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Intercontinental Exchange has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.87% of the outstanding shares of Intercontinental Exchange have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Intercontinental Exchange has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Intercontinental Exchange has recently decreased by 15.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

4.2

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Intercontinental Exchange pays a meaningful dividend of 1.39%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Intercontinental Exchange has been increasing its dividend for 10 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Intercontinental Exchange is 42.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Intercontinental Exchange will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.07% next year. This indicates that Intercontinental Exchange will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

2.9

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Intercontinental Exchange has received a 24.14% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Market intelligence data provision", "Company financial information provision", and "Electronic trading platforms" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Intercontinental Exchange is -0.28.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Intercontinental Exchange has a news sentiment score of 0.66. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Intercontinental Exchange this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 4 people have searched for ICE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -64% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
18 people have added Intercontinental Exchange to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 29% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Intercontinental Exchange insiders have sold 792.83% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $2,402,948.00 in company stock and sold $21,454,204.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.10% of the stock of Intercontinental Exchange is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
89.30% of the stock of Intercontinental Exchange is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Intercontinental Exchange are expected to grow by 11.20% in the coming year, from $5.98 to $6.65 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Intercontinental Exchange is 31.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.35.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Intercontinental Exchange is 31.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 59.98.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Intercontinental Exchange has a PEG Ratio of 2.06. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Intercontinental Exchange has a P/B Ratio of 2.83. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Intercontinental Exchange Stock (NYSE:ICE)

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of market infrastructure, data services, and technology solutions for financial institutions, corporations, and government entities in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Singapore, India, Abu Dhabi, Israel, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Exchanges, Fixed Income and Data Services, and Mortgage Technology. The company operates regulated marketplaces for listing, trading, and clearing an array of derivatives contracts and financial securities, such as commodities, interest rates, foreign exchange, and equities, as well as corporate and exchange-traded funds; and trading venues, including regulated exchanges and clearing houses. It also offers energy, agricultural and metals, and financial futures and options; and cash equities and equity options, and over-the-counter and other markets, as well as listings and data and connectivity services. In addition, the company provides fixed income data and analytic, fixed income execution, CDS clearing, and other multi-asset class data and network services. Further, it offers proprietary and comprehensive mortgage origination platform, which serves residential mortgage loans; closing solutions that provides customers connectivity to the mortgage supply chain and facilitates the secure exchange of information; data and analytics services; and Data as a Service for lenders to access data and origination information. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/08/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend: 3/14/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/29/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: Security & commodity brokers, dealers, exchanges & services
Sub-Industry: Specialized Finance
Current Symbol: NYSE:ICE
CUSIP: 45865V10
CIK: 1571949
Web: www.intercontinentalexchange.com
Phone: (770) 857-4700
Fax: 770-937-0020
Employees: 13,222
Year Founded: 2000

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $147.08
High Stock Price Target: $164.00
Low Stock Price Target: $125.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +12.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.92
Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $4.20
Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.06
Forward P/E Ratio: 21.82
P/E Growth: 2.06
Net Income: $2.37 billion
Net Margins: 23.91%
Pretax Margin: 36.23%
Return on Equity: 12.91%
Return on Assets: 2.27%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.80
Current Ratio: 1.00
Quick Ratio: 1.00

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $9.90 billion
Price / Sales: 7.54
Cash Flow: $7.89 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 16.53
Book Value: $46.13 per share
Price / Book: 2.83

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 572,620,000
Free Float: 566,317,000
Market Cap: $74.70 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.02

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Key Executives

Mr. Jeffrey C. Sprecher (Age 69)
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Comp: $4.2M
Mr. Benjamin R. Jackson (Age 51)
President
Comp: $2.2M
Mr. A. Warren Gardiner (Age 43)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $1.47M
Mr. Christopher Scott Edmonds (Age 55)
President of ICE Fixed Income & Data Services
Comp: $1.94M
Ms. Lynn C. Martin (Age 47)
President of NYSE Group and Chair of ICE Fixed Income & Data Services
Comp: $2.08M
Mr. Stuart G. Williams (Age 47)
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. James W. Namkung (Age 48)
Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller
Mr. Mayur V. Kapani (Age 55)
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Douglas A. Foley (Age 52)
Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Administration
Ms. Katia Gonzalez
Manager of Investor Relations

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

Pros

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

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. operates regulated marketplaces for listing, trading, and clearing an array of derivatives contracts and financial securities, providing diversified investment opportunities.
The company offers a comprehensive mortgage origination platform, catering to the residential mortgage market, which can be a stable revenue stream.
Recent insider buying activity by major shareholders indicates confidence in the company's future prospects, potentially signaling positive performance ahead.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has a strong presence in various global markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, offering geographic diversification.
Considering the recent stock price and market trends, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. may present a favorable entry point for investors looking for potential growth.

Cons

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

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. faces competition in the market infrastructure and financial services sector, which could impact its market share and profitability.
The specialized finance industry, in which the company operates, can be sensitive to economic downturns and regulatory changes, posing risks to investment returns.
While insider buying can be positive, it could also indicate internal concerns or strategic shifts within the company that may not align with investor expectations.
Market volatility and geopolitical factors could influence the performance of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., leading to fluctuations in stock prices and investor sentiment.
Investors should carefully assess the company's financial reports, market conditions, and industry trends before making investment decisions to mitigate risks associated with investing in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

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, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Intercontinental Exchange pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ICE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Intercontinental Exchange stock right now?: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Intercontinental Exchange in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ICE shares.
View ICE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Intercontinental Exchange's stock price target for 2024?: 12 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Intercontinental Exchange's stock. Their ICE share price targets range from $125.00 to $164.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $147.08 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for ICE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have ICE shares performed in 2024?: Intercontinental Exchange's stock was trading at $128.43 at the start of the year. Since then, ICE shares have increased by 1.8% and is now trading at $130.70.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Intercontinental Exchange?: Intercontinental Exchange saw a decline in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,970,000 shares, a decline of 15.8% from the March 15th total of 5,900,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,380,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.1 days.
View Intercontinental Exchange's Short Interest.
When is Intercontinental Exchange's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
View our ICE earnings forecast.
How can I listen to Intercontinental Exchange's earnings call?: Intercontinental Exchange will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were Intercontinental Exchange's earnings last quarter?: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The financial services provider reported $1.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.04. The financial services provider earned $2.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.20 billion. Intercontinental Exchange had a net margin of 23.91% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.91%. Intercontinental Exchange's quarterly revenue was up 24.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.25 earnings per share.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does Intercontinental Exchange pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Intercontinental Exchange?: Intercontinental Exchange declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.45 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.38%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.42.
Read our dividend analysis for ICE.

Is Intercontinental Exchange a good dividend stock?: Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.39%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 10 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 42.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ICE will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.07% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for ICE.
What ETFs hold Intercontinental Exchange's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) stock in their portfolio include Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF (BCDF), Tema Monopolies and Oligopolies ETF (TOLL), Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL), iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI), Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF (LBAY), Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (FDFF), AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) and Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST).
When did Intercontinental Exchange's stock split?: Intercontinental Exchange's stock split on Friday, November 4th 2016. The 5-1 split was announced on Wednesday, October 12th 2016. The newly minted shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Thursday, November 3rd 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 500 shares after the split.
What is Jeffrey C. Sprecher's approval rating as Intercontinental Exchange's CEO?: 223 employees have rated Intercontinental Exchange Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey C. Sprecher on Glassdoor.com. Jeffrey C. Sprecher has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Intercontinental Exchange own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Intercontinental Exchange investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), Block (SQ), Visa (V), Home Depot (HD), Starbucks (SBUX), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and PayPal (PYPL).
Who are Intercontinental Exchange's major shareholders?: Intercontinental Exchange's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Perpetual Ltd (0.26%), Artemis Investment Management LLP (0.09%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.05%), Guinness Asset Management LTD (0.04%), Park National Corp OH (0.04%) and Appleton Partners Inc. MA (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew J Surdykowski, Benjamin Jackson, Charles R Crisp, Christopher Scott Edmonds, David S Goone, Douglas Foley, Duriya M Farooqui, Elizabeth Kathryn King, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc, James W Namkung, Jeffrey C Sprecher, Judith A Sprieser, Lynn C Martin, Lynn C Martin, Mark Wassersug, Martha A Tirinnanzi, Scott A Hill, Warren Gardiner and William Jefferson Hague.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Intercontinental Exchange?: Shares of ICE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Intercontinental Exchange have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Intercontinental Exchange: Aether IOS Limited, Ballista Securities, BofAML Global Research FICC, BondPoint, Bridge2 Solutions, ChemConnect Inc, Chicago Stock Exchange, Climate Exchange plc, Creditex, DebtMarket, Ellie Mae, ICE Clear Credit LLC, ICE Clear Europe Limited, ICE Clear U.S. Inc., ICE Data Investment Group LLC, ICE Data LP, ICE Data Management Group LLC, ICE Data Pricing & Reference Data LLC, ICE Data Services Inc., ICE Endex Holding B.V, ICE Europe Parent Limited, ICE Europe Partners LP, ICE Futures Europe, ICE Futures Holdco No. 1 Limited, ICE Futures Holdco No. 2 Limited, ICE Futures Holdings Limited, ICE Futures U.S. Inc., ICE Mortgage Technology Holdings Inc., ICE Mortgage Technology Inc., ICE UK GP LLC, ICE UK LP LLC, ICE US Holding Company GP LLC, ICE US Holding Company L.P., ICE US Holding Company LP LLC, Igloo Intermediate Corporation, Interactive Data Corporation, Interactive Data Holdings Corporation, Intercontinental Exchange Holdings Inc., IntercontinentalExchange Holdings, IntercontinentalExchange International Inc., MERSCORP Holdings, NYSE American LLC, NYSE Arca Inc., NYSE Euronext, NYSE Group Inc., NYSE Holdings LLC, NYSE Market (DE) Inc., New York Stock Exchange LLC, Simplifile, Singapore Mercantile Exchange (SMX), Standard & Poor's Securities Evaluations, SuperDerivatives Inc, TMC Bonds, TMX Atrium, Trayport Limited, and YellowJacket.
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This page (NYSE:ICE) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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