Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.93
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
33.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
ICE Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
ICE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$1.93
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M7
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout25.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR8.1%
5Y CAGR9.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return-9.6%
5Y Total Return42.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,27010Y ago$33,19120Y ago$114,562
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ICE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
ICE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. distributes 33.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ICE has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.1% and 5-year CAGR of 9.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ICE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 42.7%, with dividends contributing 7.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,191 today.
ICE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$9.00
Avg/Payment$0.4500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | — | 1.34% | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $0.5200 | — | 1.32% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.5200 | — | 1.29% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.5200 | ↑ +8.3% | 1.22% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 1.20% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 1.10% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 1.04% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.4800 | ↑ +6.7% | 1.06% | Mar 31, 2025 |
ICE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
33.4% payout
Streak
14Y
9.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $88.0B | 1.2% | 33.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  CMECME Group Inc. | $104.1B | 3.8% | 97.2% | 6 | At Risk |
 CBOECboe Global Markets,… | $36.0B | 0.8% | 25.8% | 10 | Sustainable |
 NDAQNasdaq, Inc. | $50.6B | 1.2% | 33.6% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  MKTXMarketAxess Holdings… | $5.6B | 2.0% | 41.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
 TWTradeweb Markets Inc… | $23.5B | 0.4% | 12.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
 MSCIMSCI Inc. | $42.3B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $125.5B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | $80.6B | 0.9% | 28.5% | 22 | Sustainable |
ICE Annual Dividend History (2006–2026)
21 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.08 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $1.92 | 6.7% | 4 | $5.77 | 33.3% | 3.01x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $1.80 | 7.1% | 4 | $4.78 | 37.7% | 2.66x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $1.68 | 10.5% | 4 | $4.19 | 40.1% | 2.49x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $1.52 | 15.2% | 4 | $2.58 | 58.9% | 1.70x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $1.32 | 10.0% | 4 | $7.18 | 18.4% | 5.44x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $1.20 | 9.1% | 4 | $3.77 | 31.8% | 3.14x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $1.10 | 14.6% | 4 | $3.42 | 32.2% | 3.11x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.96 | 20.0% | 4 | $3.43 | 28.0% | 3.57x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 17.6% | 4 | $4.23 | 18.9% | 5.29x | 0.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ICE stock.
How much dividend does ICE pay per share?
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.93 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ICE's next ex-dividend date?
ICE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ICE typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ICE's dividend safe?
ICE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.4% and FCF payout ratio of +25.6%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ICE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ICE pay dividends?
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.93 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ICE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ICE five years ago would be worth approximately $14,270 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ICE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ICE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.