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ICEIntercontinental Exchange, Inc.
$173.28
Financials
AVOID
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

ICE is a market laggard (RS 42/99, Top 58%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+86%
Q4'24
$1.21
+4%
Q1'25
$1.38
+35%
Q2'25
$1.48
+25%
Q3'25
$1.42
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Broken Structure
Price
$173.28
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→
50 DMA
$158.54
→
100 DMA
$161.76
→
150 DMA
$168.56
→
200 DMA
$168.86
Alignment Score: 1/4

ICE Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 42/99 is in Bottom 42% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
42 (Top 58%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
RSI (14)
72 (ELEVATED)→<70 for safe entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on ICE, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
42/99
Top 58% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
72
ELEVATED
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 5/9
Volume
4.7M
+49% vs avg
From Entry
+1.2%
$171.21

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+25%
Growing
EPS 3Y CAGR
-13%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
10%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
63/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Stalled Breakout

Broke out 10 months ago at $171.21 — flat from entry (+1.2%).

Breakout has stalled. Wait for new momentum or a fresh base pattern to develop.

Breakout Date2025-02-25325 days ago
Entry Was$171.21Breakout price
Gain Since+1%From entry
Reclaim$164.5321 EMA support

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • Pivot$176.59+1.9%
  • 52W High$189.35+9.3%
Current$173.28

Support

  • 200 DMA$168.86-2.5%
  • 20 DMA$164.03-5.3%
  • 50 DMA$158.54-8.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ICE stock a buy now?

ICE is a market laggard (RS 42/99, Top 58%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for ICE?

ICE broke out at $171.21 10 month(s) ago but has stalled (flat). Wait for fresh momentum or new base pattern.

What is ICE's RS Rating?

ICE has an RS Rating of 42/99, meaning it's in the Top 58% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.