Company Overview - Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is a leading financial services company that operates global financial exchanges, clearing houses, and associated technology and data services, with a market cap of $94.7 billion [1] Earnings Expectations - ICE is set to announce its Q4 2025 earnings report on February 5, with analysts expecting an EPS of $1.68, reflecting a 10.5% increase from $1.52 in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year 2025, ICE is projected to report an EPS of $6.93, which is a 14.2% increase from $6.07 in 2024, and an EPS of $7.53 is expected for fiscal 2026, indicating an 8.7% year-over-year growth [3] Recent Performance - In Q3 2025, ICE reported net revenues of approximately $2.4 billion, marking a 3% year-over-year increase, while adjusted EPS was $1.71, about 10% higher than Q3 2024 [5] - Following the Q3 earnings release, ICE's stock experienced a decline of 1.4% on October 30 and 1.5% on October 31, as investors reacted to a slight revenue miss despite the EPS beat [5] Analyst Ratings - Analysts maintain a consensus "Strong Buy" rating for ICE, with 12 out of 16 analysts recommending a "Strong Buy," one suggesting a "Moderate Buy," and three advising a "Hold" [6] - The mean price target for ICE is $191.53, indicating a potential upside of 15.2% from current price levels [6] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, ICE's stock has gained 15%, compared to a 14% increase in the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) and a 19.2% return in the S&P 500 Index [4]