Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$178.50 +0.70 (+0.40%)

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$178.50 -0.01 (0.00%)

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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 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
11

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for ICE.

Consensus Price Target

$188.46
5.58% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Intercontinental Exchange, the average price target is $188.46. The highest price target for ICE is $230.00, while the lowest price target for ICE is $162.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.58% from the current price of $178.50.

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ICE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/29/24 to 5/29/25	1 Month Ago 4/29/24 to 4/29/25	3 Months Ago 2/29/24 to 2/28/25	1 Year Ago 5/30/23 to 5/29/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$188.46	$182.47	$178.80	$148.29
Forecasted Upside	5.58% Upside	9.59% Upside	3.23% Upside	12.34% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.85	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.66% Upside	28.68% Upside	15.13% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive 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
5/5/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Michael Cyprys Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$181.00 ➝ $192.00	+9.96%
5/2/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Benjamin Budish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$189.00 ➝ $198.00	+14.26%
5/2/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 5 of 5 stars	Kyle Voigt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$183.00 ➝ $189.00	+9.09%
4/2/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Craig Siegenthaler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$237.00 ➝ $230.00	+34.76%
2/7/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alex Kramm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$185.00 ➝ $195.00	+16.91%
1/17/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kenneth Worthington Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$190.00 ➝ $189.00	+25.68%
1/7/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$200.00 ➝ $200.00	+36.87%
11/11/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$160.00 ➝ $163.00	+3.50%
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%
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%
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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%
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%
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 Thursday, May 29, 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.:

Recent analyst upgrades have increased target prices, with Barclays raising theirs to $198.00, indicating strong market confidence in the company's growth potential.
The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, suggesting that the majority see potential for price appreciation.
The current stock price is around $178.52, which is near its 12-month high, reflecting positive market sentiment and performance.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $102.40 billion, indicating a strong position in the market.
With a P/E ratio of 37.35, the company is positioned for growth, as this ratio suggests that investors are willing to pay a premium for its earnings potential.

Intercontinental Exchange
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has been observed, with a notable transaction where an insider sold shares, which could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $131.79, suggesting potential volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
Despite recent upgrades, some analysts still maintain hold ratings, indicating that not all market participants are convinced of the stock's immediate upside.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, while manageable, suggests that it has a moderate level of debt, which could impact financial flexibility in adverse conditions.
Market conditions can be unpredictable, and external factors such as regulatory changes or economic downturns could negatively affect the company's performance.

ICE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Intercontinental Exchange is $188.46, with a high forecast of $230.00 and a low forecast of $162.00.
: 13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Intercontinental Exchange in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 11 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 5.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Intercontinental Exchange has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Intercontinental Exchange more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Intercontinental Exchange is 2.85 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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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Stock Forecast & Price Target