Wells Fargo raises target for Intercontinental Exchange stock from USD 159 to USD 160

Published on 10/21/2026 at 11:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Results are due October 29, 2026 with consensus earnings per share of USD 1.96. Intercontinental Exchange stock costs EUR 141.50 on October 21, 2026.

Targets and quarterly evidence

Wells Fargo set a USD 160.00 target on October 14, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 3.61 billion, up 4.80 percent year over year.
Intercontinental Exchange stock traded at EUR 141.50 at 11:05 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026.

Intercontinental Exchange, US45866F1049, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

Intercontinental Exchange (US45866F1049) was trading at EUR 141.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. CEST. MarketScreener reported that Wells Fargo raised its target from USD 159.00 to USD 160.00 on October 14, 2026 while maintaining an underweight rating.

Analyst targets remain divided

The Wells Fargo revision is cautious, but other recent targets point higher. Business Insider reported on October 20, 2026 that RBC Capital maintained a buy rating and a USD 180.00 target. The same report cited a USD 186.31 consensus target.

Three dated operating signals

On October 5, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange announced new tanker and container freight contracts, while average daily volume in its freight markets was up 33.00 percent year to date, according to Business Wire. On October 14, 2026, Wells Fargo set its USD 160.00 target. On October 20, 2026, RBC Capital maintained its USD 180.00 target, as reported by Business Insider.

What will results test?

The next earnings release will test whether recent trading activity can support the company financial profile. Intercontinental Exchange reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 3.61 billion, up 4.80 percent from the prior-year period, while adjusted earnings per share reached USD 1.90 against a USD 1.84 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat. The revenue figure in the standardized second-quarter financial statements was USD 3.611 billion.

Next date is October 29

MarketScreener lists October 29, 2026 as the scheduled release date for third-quarter 2026 results. The cited consensus is USD 1.96 in earnings per share and USD 2.73 billion in revenue.

Stock trades at EUR 141.50

Intercontinental Exchange operates regulated exchanges, clearing houses, listing platforms and data businesses. Its primary listing is on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker ICE, and the company is included in the S&P 500.

The stock was trading at EUR 141.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Intercontinental Exchange stock.