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### Headline: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Earnings: 2Q Adjusted EPS of $1.52 Surpasses Estimates ###

  • Intercontinental Exchange reported an adjusted EPS of $1.52, beating the estimate of $1.48.
  • Revenue less transaction expenses amounted to $2.32 billion, surpassing the estimate of $2.31 billion.
  • Fixed income and data services revenue came in at $565 million, higher than the estimate of $562.3 million.
  • Mortgage technology revenue was $506 million, slightly below the estimate of $507.8 million.
  • Analyst ratings: 15 buys, 3 holds, and 0 sells.

Intercontinental Exchange on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage on Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) on Smartkarma reveals positive sentiment towards the company’s performance and growth prospects. Baptista Research, a prominent independent research provider, published insights highlighting ICE’s strong global commodity and financial risk management businesses as major drivers behind its success. In their report, Baptista Research noted ICE’s impressive Q1 2024 financial results, including record net revenue of $2.3 billion and record adjusted operating income of $1.4 billion, reflecting significant year-over-year growth.

Furthermore, Baptista Research‘s analysis also focused on ICE’s expansion into the mortgage technology sector through the acquisition of Black Knight. The report emphasized ICE’s robust financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2023, with a record net revenue of $2.2 billion and earnings per share of $1.33, showcasing a 7% increase compared to the previous year. This positive outlook from analysts underscores ICE’s strategic moves and strong financial fundamentals in driving its future growth and profitability.


A look at Intercontinental Exchange Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend2
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. operates global commodity and financial products marketplaces, including electronic energy markets and soft commodity exchanges. With a Smartkarma Smart Score of 4 for Momentum, Intercontinental Exchange shows strong potential in terms of market momentum. This indicates positive trends in trading activity and investor interest, which could bode well for the company’s future performance.

When looking at the Smart Scores for Intercontinental Exchange, we see respectable scores for Value, Growth, and Resilience, all rated at 3. However, the Dividend score falls slightly below at 2. This suggests that while the company may offer good value, is poised for growth, and has demonstrated resilience, investors may not find the dividend aspect as attractive. Overall, with a mix of scores across different factors, Intercontinental Exchange presents a balanced long-term outlook for potential investors to consider.


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