Intercontinental Exchange Stock Pulls Back to Support – Smart Entry?
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) stock should be on your watchlist. Here is why – it is currently trading in the support zone ($145.97 – $161.33), levels from which it has bounced meaningfully before. In the last 10 years, Intercontinental Exchange stock received buying interest at this level 3 times and subsequently went on to generate 19.6% in average peak returns.
| Peak Return | Days to Peak Return | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2024 | 13.5% | 92 |
| 1/7/2025 | 20.8% | 79 |
| 4/8/2025 | 24.6% | 118 |
Yet, a support zone alone isn’t enough; rebounds are more likely when fundamentals, sentiment, and market conditions line up. How does that look for ICE?
ICE: Rebound likely on earnings, tech innovation.
ICE’s Q3 2025 delivered 10% adjusted EPS growth and a 7% dividend hike, extending its growth trajectory. Recent IRM 2 launch for energy clearing and AI integration in mortgage tech position it for efficiency gains. Analysts maintain a “Buy” consensus, projecting over 25% upside, bolstered by diversified revenue streams and high operating margins (59% adjusted). Industry tailwinds in fintech and data analytics support demand, mitigating cyclical energy exposure. Share buybacks and debt reduction further strengthen its financial stance.
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How Do ICE Financials Look Right Now?
- Revenue Growth: 16.3% LTM and 10.0% last 3-year average.
- Cash Generation: Nearly 32.5% free cash flow margin and 38.2% operating margin LTM.
- Recent Revenue Shocks: The minimum annual revenue growth in the last 3 years for ICE was 1.0%.
- Valuation: ICE stock trades at a PE multiple of 29.3
| ICE | S&P Median | |
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| Sector | Financials | – |
| Industry | Financial Exchanges & Data | – |
| PE Ratio | 29.3 | 22.8 |
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| LTM* Revenue Growth | 16.3% | 6.1% |
| 3Y Average Annual Revenue Growth | 10.0% | 5.4% |
| Min Annual Revenue Growth Last 3Y | 1.0% | 0.2% |
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| LTM* Operating Margin | 38.2% | 18.8% |
| 3Y Average Operating Margin | 38.8% | 18.2% |
| LTM* Free Cash Flow Margin | 32.5% | 13.5% |
*LTM: Last Twelve Months | For more details on ICE fundamentals, read Buy or Sell ICE Stock.
And What If The Support Breaks?
ICE is not immune to rough patches. It took a 74% hit in the Global Financial Crisis, showing serious vulnerability. During the Inflation Shock and Covid Pandemic, the stock still fell about 33% and 34%, respectively. Even the relatively milder 2018 correction wasn’t kind, with a 13% dip. So, despite strong fundamentals, ICE can experience steep drops when the market turns sour. Risk is real, even for solid names.
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