Intercontinental ExchangeFRA:IC2 -1.56%86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:IC2 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €144.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Capital Markets companies, Intercontinental Exchange ranks better than 62.39% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Intercontinental Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intercontinental Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IC2'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Intercontinental Exchange was 0.30. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.27.
FRA:IC2's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 62.39% of 327
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs FRA:IC2: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Intercontinental Exchange was 1.63%. The lowest was 0.93%. And the median was 1.17%.
During the past 12 months, Intercontinental Exchange's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Intercontinental Exchange was 73.60% per year. The lowest was 8.10% per year. And the median was 13.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Intercontinental Exchange (FRA:IC2) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Intercontinental Exchange Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Intercontinental Exchange Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Intercontinental Exchange Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:IC2 vs MCO, CME, NDAQ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Intercontinental Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Intercontinental Exchange Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Intercontinental Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intercontinental Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Intercontinental Exchange Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Intercontinental Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Intercontinental Exchange (FRA:IC2) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Intercontinental Exchange and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Intercontinental Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Intercontinental Exchange ranks #123 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Intercontinental Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Intercontinental Exchange's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.30. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Intercontinental Exchange's value of 0.22 is 35.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intercontinental Exchange ranks #123 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Intercontinental Exchange has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intercontinental Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCO and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Intercontinental Exchange ranks #123 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Intercontinental Exchange in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Intercontinental Exchange's value of 0.22 is 35.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Intercontinental Exchange's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Intercontinental Exchange has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Intercontinental Exchange's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 35.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Intercontinental Exchange and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intercontinental Exchange's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intercontinental Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intercontinental Exchange (FRA:IC2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €144.06, compared to a current price of €107.05 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 35.3% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. Intercontinental Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Intercontinental Exchange (FRA:IC2), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Intercontinental Exchange (FRA:IC2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intercontinental Exchange stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €107.05 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €144.06.
GuruFocus considers Intercontinental Exchange to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IC2:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.22 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: €144.06 vs. price of €107.05 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.3% below the Capital Markets median (#123 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intercontinental Exchange is a vertically integrated operator of financial exchanges and provides ancillary data products. Though the company is probably best known for its ownership of the New York Stock Exchange, which it acquired in 2013, ICE operates a large derivatives exchange, too. The company's largest commodity futures product is the ICE Brent crude futures contract. In addition to the exchanges business, which is about 54% of net revenue, Intercontinental Exchange has used a series of acquisitions to create its mortgage technology business (22% of net revenue) and fixed-income and data-services segment (24% of net revenue).
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