ICE Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how ICE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ICE sees a -0.34% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.17% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.05%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
ICE Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
2.32B
5.54%
-1.11%
Gross Margin
--
--
--
Operating Margin
47.05%
4.28%
-3.05%
Net Margin
30.52%
72.23%
6.83%
EPS
1.21
86.15%
6.14%
No Data Available
ICE Earnings Analysis
Intercontinental Exchange Inc Corporation (ICE.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Record Earnings Per Share: Full year adjusted earnings per share totaled $6.07, an increase of 8% year-over-year, marking the best year in the company’s history.
Record Net Revenue Growth: Full year net revenues totaled a record $9.3 billion, pro forma for the acquisition of Black Knight increased by 6% versus last year.
Q4 Earnings Per Share Growth: Fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share totaled $1.52, up 14% versus last year.
Quarterly Revenue Increase: Fourth quarter net revenues of $2.3 billion increased 5% year-over-year, driven by transaction revenues of $1.1 billion and recurring revenues of $1.2 billion.
Free Cash Flow Highlights: Record operating performance contributed to full year free cash flow of $3.6 billion, of which $1 billion was returned to shareholders through dividends.
Negative
Earnings Miss Reported: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. misses on earnings expectations with reported EPS of $1.52, falling short of the expected $1.53.
Operating Expenses Analysis: Fourth quarter adjusted operating expenses totaled $973 million, which, despite being below guidance, indicates a lack of aggressive cost management given the overall revenue growth.
Exchange Segment Revenue Decline: Recurring revenues in the Exchange segment totaled $353 million, reflecting a sequential decline driven by a one-time true-up, suggesting potential volatility in revenue streams.
Mortgage Technology Revenue Decline: In the Mortgage Technology segment, recurring revenues totaled $391 million, down year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining customer spending despite some improvements relative to the previous quarter.
Operating Expense Guidance: Guidance for 2025 indicates adjusted operating expenses are expected to increase by roughly 3% year-over-year, suggesting ongoing cost pressures despite efforts to achieve synergies.
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ICE Earning Call Sentiment
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call reflects a positive sentiment overall with record revenues and strong financial performance, including increased EPS and operating income. The acquisition of Black Knight and investments in energy markets indicate growth potential. The Q&A section highlights positive developments such as customer wins and innovations in the oil complex. Despite some market volatility concerns, the company's strategic initiatives and shareholder returns suggest a favorable outlook, supporting a positive stock price movement in the near term.
