Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
30 Oct, 2026Business model and growth
Global digital networks span futures, equities, fixed income, data and U.S. residential mortgages, combining technology, data services and operating expertise to improve transparency and customer efficiency.
TTM metrics: $10.9B total revenue, 49% recurring revenue, 62% adjusted operating margin and ~$4.7B adjusted FCF.
Adjusted EPS grew for 20 consecutive years through 2025; 2006–2025 CAGR was 15%.
2020–2025 CAGRs: net revenue 10%, adjusted EPS 10% and adjusted FCF 12%; 2025 adjusted operating margin was 60%.
MarketAxess acquisition
Agreement to acquire MarketAxess for $167/share in cash; ~$6.0B equity value and ~$5.7B enterprise value.
Transaction combines an institutional credit network with retail and wealth distribution, benchmark data, indices and clearing to create a connected fixed income network.
Expected to be adjusted EPS-accretive in the first full year; targets $100M run-rate cost synergies and ~3.4x gross leverage at close, falling to 3.0x or below within 18–24 months.
Closing is expected in Q1 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
Segment portfolio
Exchanges represent 56% of TTM revenue; revenue mix includes energy futures 41%, NYSE cash equities and options 8%, listings 8% and data/connectivity services 18%.
Energy revenue reached $2.483B for 3Q26 TTM, up at a 16% CAGR from 3Q21 TTM; average daily volume grew at a 12% CAGR over the same period.
Fixed Income & Data Services is 24% of TTM revenue; 80% of segment revenue is recurring, and annual subscription value grew 8% YoY in constant currency at 3Q26.
Mortgage Technology is 20% of TTM revenue; mix includes servicing software 41%, origination technology 35%, data and analytics 13% and closing solutions 11%.
Latest events from Intercontinental Exchange
- Record Q3 revenue and adjusted EPS; MarketAxess closing expected in Q1 2027.ICE
Q3 2026 - ICE to acquire MarketAxess for $167/share in cash, forming a premier fixed income marketplace.ICE
Proxy filing - Q2 2026 delivered 5% revenue growth, robust margins, and a $6.0B MarketAxess acquisition.ICE
Q2 2026 & Acquisition - Energy market growth, AI innovation, and retail partnerships drive record results and efficiency.ICE
Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Fintech Conference - Growth in energy, digital assets, and private credit drives transformation and future expansion.ICE
Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference - Record results, board updates, and all management proposals approved; independent chair proposal failed.ICE
AGM 2026 - Strong recurring revenue, innovation, and capital returns drive sustained growth and leadership.ICE
Investor presentation - Record Q2 2025 results with double-digit EPS growth and over $1B returned to shareholders.ICE
Q2 2025 - Record Q3 2024 revenue and earnings growth fueled by all major business segments.ICE
Q3 2024