FrançaisAre analysts right about Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Intercontinental Exchange, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 59% were profitable, average return +16% (240 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (39% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 35 | 60% | +13% |
| Deutsche Bank | 31 | 61% | +19% |
| Rosenblatt | 22 | 59% | +13% |
| JP Morgan | 21 | 48% | +16% |
| Raymond James | 21 | 57% | +13% |
Valuation
Is Intercontinental Exchange overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Intercontinental Exchange right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Intercontinental Exchange's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Intercontinental Exchange | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 22.7 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 18.3 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 38% | 24% |
👉 Intercontinental Exchange trades above its sector median (22.7 vs 14.0) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Intercontinental Exchange pays about $2.00/share/yr → 1.58% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Intercontinental Exchange a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is "Buy" (23 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 59% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Intercontinental Exchange's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $181 (+12% vs $161), ranging from $163 to $195 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Intercontinental Exchange?
Over 1 year, 59% of analyst targets on Intercontinental Exchange were profitable, for an average return of +16% (across 240 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Intercontinental Exchange stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $181 within 12 months, i.e. +12% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $195, the most cautious $163.
What is the Intercontinental Exchange stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $181, +12%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (59%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Intercontinental Exchange overvalued?
Its P/E is 22.7, forward P/E 18.3. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.