Should I buy Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Piper Sandler — 71% of its targets hit on this sector (413 calls tested). It aims for $190 (+18 %), call made on July 16, 2026, maturing on July 16, 2027 (43 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Intercontinental Exchange
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank | 90 % | +18.7 % | 31 | $163 +1% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 93 % | +17.8 % | 14 | $189 +17% |
| B of A Securities | 71 % | +17.0 % | 7 | $230 +43% |
| UBS | 90 % | +16.9 % | 20 | $195 +21% |
| JP Morgan | 90 % | +15.8 % | 21 | $180 +12% |
| Rosenblatt | 68 % | +13.1 % | 22 | $164 +2% |
| Barclays | 86 % | +13.1 % | 35 | $182 +13% |
| Raymond James | 71 % | +12.7 % | 21 | $210 +30% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 83% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 6 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $181, i.e. +12% from the current price ($161).
- The most reliable firm on ICE, UBS (90% hit rate, 20 scored calls), targets $195 (call made on July 31, 2026, maturing on July 31, 2027) (+21%) in its most recent call, and $200 (call made on October 31, 2025, maturing on October 31, 2026) (+24%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 5 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (1.6% yield), raised for 12 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 1 is neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on ICE
Median target $181 (+12%) · 6 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Intercontinental Exchange now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 83% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $181 (+12%), and UBS (most reliable on ICE, 90%) targets $195. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~23). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Intercontinental Exchange?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($181) is still +12% above the current price ($161) (most reliable on ICE: UBS, 90%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Intercontinental Exchange still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($161) and its estimated value: analysts target $181 on median (+12%), with 83% buys (most reliable on ICE: UBS, 90%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ICE and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying ICE?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 1 is neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Intercontinental Exchange profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).