Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) Stock Split History

Intercontinental Exchange Inc has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on March 21, 2005 with the ratio of 1-for-4, meaning that for 4 shares of ICE owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 1 share. The most recent stock split took place on November 04, 2016 on a 5-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased ICE stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Intercontinental Exchange Inc's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Intercontinental Exchange Inc's stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Intercontinental Exchange Inc has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when ICE stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Intercontinental Exchange Inc's board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.