Intercontinental Exchange: Benefiting From Middle East Tensions And Tariff Uncertainties; Initiate With 'Buy'

  • Initiating Intercontinental Exchange with a 'buy' rating and $204 fair value, driven by strong trading volume growth expected in FY25. ICE's consistent product innovation and strategic acquisitions, especially in mortgage services, support margin expansion and revenue acceleration. Recent volume growth in energy and financial markets, along with rising volatility, positions ICE's transactional business as the primary growth driver.