Intercontinental Exchange $85 Put Implied Vol Hits Top Ranks
Implied volatility on Intercontinental Exchange's March 20, 2026 $85 put spiked to the top ranks today, suggesting traders anticipate a big move as the Zacks consensus for Q1 EPS rose from $1.85 to $1.90 in 60 days. Meanwhile ICE Brent crude futures topped $100 a barrel, potentially boosting volumes.
1. Implied Volatility Spike on March 20 $85 Put
The March 20, 2026 $85 put option for Intercontinental Exchange saw one of the highest implied volatility readings among equity options today, indicating that traders are pricing in a significant share price move ahead of expiration.
2. Analyst EPS Revisions and Zacks Ranking
Over the past 60 days, analysts have increased the Zacks consensus estimate for ICE’s current quarter EPS from $1.85 to $1.90, while maintaining a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Securities and Exchanges industry, reflecting moderate confidence in near-term fundamentals.
3. Brent Crude Above $100 and Volume Implications
ICE Brent crude futures surpassed $100 a barrel, a key psychological threshold that could drive higher trading activity and open interest on the exchange’s energy contracts, potentially lifting overall transaction volumes.