Intercontinental Exchange general counsel Surdykowski sells $659k in stock

Published 28/02/2025, 22:32
Intercontinental Exchange general counsel Surdykowski sells $659k in stock

Andrew J. Surdykowski, General Counsel at Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), recently executed stock transactions that involved both buying and selling company shares. On February 26, Surdykowski sold a total of 3,847 shares of ICE common stock, generating approximately $659,452. The sale prices ranged from $171.22 to $172.18 per share. The timing of these transactions comes as ICE trades near its 52-week high of $173.52, with the stock showing strong momentum, up nearly 15% year-to-date. According to InvestingPro analysis, technical indicators suggest the stock is currently in overbought territory.

Additionally, Surdykowski acquired 1,770 shares through an employee stock option exercise at a price of $50.01 per share. Following these transactions, Surdykowski holds 50,558 shares directly. These transactions were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which was established in November 2024. The transactions occur as ICE, now valued at approximately $99 billion, trades at a relatively high P/E ratio of 36. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 10+ additional key insights about ICE’s valuation and growth prospects.

In other recent news, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results for 2024, leading to positive guidance for 2025. This performance prompted TD Cowen to raise its price target for ICE shares from $171 to $191, maintaining a Buy rating. The firm highlighted ICE’s favorable macroeconomic and microeconomic environment, which supports its recommendation. Similarly, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price target to $186, citing ICE’s adjusted earnings per share of $1.52, which surpassed expectations, despite a minor shortfall in top-line results. Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James also lifted its price target to $195, noting ICE’s strong Exchange results and resilience amid challenges in the Mortgage Tech segment.

In another development, ICE announced a partnership with CanDeal DNA to enhance its fixed income data services with intraday updates for Canadian securities, providing clients with more frequent market insights. Additionally, ICE plans to establish a new electronic equities exchange named NYSE Texas, based in Dallas, subject to regulatory approvals. This move is designed to attract companies to Texas’s pro-business environment and robust economy. These recent developments highlight ICE’s strategic initiatives to expand its offerings and maintain its growth trajectory.

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