James Hambro & Partners 13F: Cuts ICE Stake by $1.4M

Institutional investor James Hambro & Partners trimmed its stake in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) during the recent quarter, according to a Form 13F filing disclosed with the SEC on October 19, 2026. The fund owned 689,312 shares of the exchange operator at the end of the period after selling 9,182 shares. The remaining position held an estimated market value of $104,820,229.00. Prior to this adjustment, the fund held 698,494 shares.

ICE Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

$158.40 ▲ +0.03% year to date

1M 3M YTD

Daily close · Oct 19, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

Other major investment firms also adjusted their holdings in Intercontinental Exchange during recent reporting periods. Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency acquired a brand-new position in the company, ending with 11,821 shares worth about $1,797,161.00. Meanwhile, Harris Associates L.P. grew its holdings by 1,707,830 shares, representing a 10.4% increase to finish with 18,050,700 shares valued at approximately $2,859,230,769.00.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. Stock Down 2.0%

Intercontinental Exchange shares recently traded around $158.40 as of October 20, 2026, matching its closing price of $158.40 on October 19, 2026. The stock trades about 1.3% above its 50-day moving average of $156.43 and roughly 2.4% above its 200-day moving average of $154.69. Over the past 52 weeks, the equity has touched a low of $121.79 and a high of $176.05. The mean analyst price target sits at $187.53, placing the recent price about 15.5% below that average goal.

Recent Earnings

For its trailing twelve months, Intercontinental Exchange generated total revenue of $10,558,001,000.00 and reported earnings of $7.09 per share. The company operates with a net profit margin of 38.2% and a return on equity of 14.1%. The next earnings announcement is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Dividend

Intercontinental Exchange pays an annual dividend rate of $2.08 per share, giving the stock a dividend yield of 1.31%. The company distributes 28.2% of its earnings as dividends to shareholders.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

Several company insiders completed stock transactions ahead of the filing date. On August 26, 2026, Director Martha A Tirinnanzi sold 1,340 shares at an average price of $161.16, totaling $215,954.00. President Benjamin Jackson sold 12,862 shares on September 1, 2026, for a total value of $2,059,064.00. On the same date, Officer Christopher Scott Edmonds sold 5,000 shares at $160.59 each, amounting to $802,950.00. Later, on September 14, 2026, Officer Douglas Foley sold 1,600 shares at $160.00 per share for a total of $256,000.00. None of these transactions were reported as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street research firms have updated their outlooks on the stock through October 2026. On October 5, 2026, TD Cowen downgraded the stock to a Hold rating while lowering its price target from $177.00 to $166.00. Barclays maintained an Overweight rating on October 7, 2026, raising its target from $182.00 to $189.00. Morgan Stanley kept an Equal-Weight rating on October 9, 2026, lifting its target from $163.00 to $173.00. TD Cowen reaffirmed its Hold rating on October 12, 2026, nudging its target from $166.00 to $167.00. Finally, Wells Fargo maintained an Underweight rating on October 14, 2026, moving its target from $159.00 to $160.00. Across the broader analyst community, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 15 financial institutions.

About Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. builds and operates digital networks, financial data systems, and global marketplaces. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company serves financial institutions, corporations, and government entities worldwide. Its operations span three main areas: traditional and electronic exchanges, fixed income data services, and mortgage technology infrastructure.

Bottom Line

Investors are keeping an eye on Intercontinental Exchange as the company prepares to release its next financial results on October 29, 2026. Ongoing institutional adjustments and recent insider sales provide additional context for market watchers following the stock's valuation near its moving averages.