Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE): Insiders Were Dumping in Q1 2025

We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Selling In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) stands against other stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025.

The broader market index rose 0.2% on Tuesday amid volatility as investors awaited clarity on President Trump’s tariff policy. The market also faced pressure from weaker-than-expected economic data, including a disappointing manufacturing survey and lower-than-expected job openings, according to CNBC. The blue chip companies and Nasdaq Composite also saw modest gains, with the market continuing to react to uncertainty.

As this market uncertainty persists, insider trading often draws attention. While executive stock purchases can signal optimism, insider sales may stem from personal financial reasons or diversification needs. Executives typically follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. Insider trading offers insights but should be considered alongside a company’s financial health and market conditions.

Our Methodology

What are some of the stocks that insiders have been selling the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had sold shares in January, February, or March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders selling shares.

Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been heavily selling during the first three months of the year. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks where at least five insider sales totaled $1 million or more. While the overall value of insider sales for these stocks may be higher, we specifically focused on sales worth $1 million or more. From the stocks that met this criterion, we selected the 20 with the highest number of insider sales of $1 million or more.

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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE)

Total value of insider sales in Q1: $65.11 million

Insiders with $1M+ sales: 6

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) provides technology and data services to financial institutions, corporations, and governments in various countries. It operates in three segments: Exchanges, Fixed Income and Data Services, and Mortgage Technology. The Georgia, Atlanta-based company offers marketplace technology for trading, pricing and analytics services, and a digital platform for U.S. residential mortgage market workflows.

For the fourth quarter of 2024, Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) reported net income of $698 million on $2.3 billion in revenue, with GAAP EPS of $1.21 and adjusted EPS of $1.52. Revenue grew 6% year-over-year, driven by its exchange, fixed income, and mortgage tech businesses. For the year, the company generated $4.6 billion in operating cash flow, $3.6 billion in free cash flow, and paid over $1 billion in dividends, ending 2024 with $844 million in cash and $20.4 billion in debt.

During the first quarter, 11 insiders, including the COO, and CFO sold around $65.11 million worth of Intercontinental shares at an average price of $167.11 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $172.25 per share, having risen 15.60% year-to-date and 25.70% over the past 12 months.

Fourteen analysts rate Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) stock as “Strong Buy” with a price target of $185.67 per share, according to TipRanks. The average price target represents a 7.78% upside from the latest price.

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) is also one of the 10 best financial stocks to buy according to billionaires.

Overall, ICE ranks 19th on our list of stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of ICE our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ICE but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.