Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. ICE NYSE

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) reported moderate year-over-year revenue growth of +9.4% through 2025-12 (TTM revenue vs prior-year TTM). Net income showed exceptional earnings expansion of +20% YoY, reaching $840M in the latest quarter. The net profit margin is 26.8%, which is exceptional. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 quarters. The gross margin is 61.9% (high), up 0pp vs the prior year. With a $92B market cap, MOAT composite score of 80/100 (strong competitive position).

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (83/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 20-year annual history, the company was profitable in 20 of 20 years — a perfect long-term track record
• INCOME (85/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (80/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 76/100 with 5/7 criteria passed.