Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) FCF Payout Ratio: 24.56%
Is Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 24.56% is 10% below its 5-year average of 27.43%, near the low end of its 5-year range (24.72%–31.28%).
The FCF payout ratio for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is 24.56%. It is below its 12-month average by 2.70% (25.24%).
ICE FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ICE Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ICE Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ICE FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
24.56%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
25.24%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
27.38%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
27.43%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
27.10%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
25.79%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
24.02%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.31%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.46%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.36%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-4.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+2.24%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
24.6%
Earnings Payout Ratio
33.8%
Dividend Yield
1.38%
FCF Yield
5.65%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.29B | $1.10B | 25.8% |
| 2024 | $4.20B | $1.04B | 24.7% |
| 2023 | $3.05B | $955.00M | 31.3% |
| 2022 | $3.07B | $853.00M | 27.8% |
| 2021 | $2.67B | $747.00M | 28.0% |
| 2020 | $2.47B | $669.00M | 27.1% |
| 2019 | $2.35B | $621.00M | 26.4% |
| 2018 | $2.25B | $555.00M | 24.6% |
| 2017 | $1.73B | $476.00M | 27.5% |
| 2016 | $1.78B | $409.00M | 22.9% |
| 2015 | $1.03B | $331.00M | 32.0% |
| 2014 | $1.26B | $299.00M | 23.7% |
| 2013 | $554.00M | $75.00M | 13.5% |
| 2012 | $665.14M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $625.13M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $485.99M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $441.85M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $326.30M | $3.45M | 1.1% |
| 2007 | $183.42M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $126.11M | $0 | 0.0% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)?
- The FCF payout ratio for ICE stock is 24.56%.
- Is Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 24.56% is 10% below its 5-year average of 27.43%, near the low end of its 5-year range (24.72%–31.28%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for ICE stock is 25.24%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for ICE stock is 27.38%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for ICE stock is 27.43%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for ICE stock is 27.10%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for ICE stock is 25.79%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for ICE stock is 24.02%.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 25.76% |
| 2024-12-31 | 24.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | 31.28% |
| 2022-12-31 | 27.77% |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.97% |
| 2020-12-31 | 27.07% |
| 2019-12-31 | 26.38% |
| 2018-12-31 | 24.63% |
| 2017-12-31 | 27.55% |
| 2016-12-31 | 22.93% |
| 2015-12-31 | 32.01% |
| 2014-12-31 | 23.66% |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.54% |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.06% |
About Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) manages a global network of regulated financial venues, encompassing exchanges, clearing houses, and listing platforms. These operations serve diverse markets, including commodities, financial instruments, fixed income products, and equities, with a geographical footprint spanning key financial centers such as the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Singapore, Israel, and Canada. The company's business is segmented into three core areas: Exchanges, Fixed Income and Data Services, and Mortgage Technology. Within its Exchanges segment, ICE oversees a robust network comprising 13 regulated exchanges and 6 clearing houses. These extensive marketplaces enable the listing, trading, and clearing of a wide spectrum of derivatives contracts and financial securities. This includes futures and options across diverse sectors such as energy, agriculture, metals, financials, and equities, in addition to providing critical listing, market data, and connectivity solutions. The Fixed Income and Data Services division provides comprehensive analytics and execution services for fixed income products, manages Credit Default Swap (CDS) clearing, and offers multi-asset class data and network solutions. Furthermore, its Mortgage Technology segment delivers an advanced, proprietary platform designed for residential mortgage origination. This division also provides closing solutions that streamline connections across the mortgage supply chain and facilitate secure information exchange, alongside data analytics and "Data as a Service" offerings for lenders to access vital origination insights. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. was established in 2000 and maintains its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- CEO
- Jeffrey C. Sprecher