VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Airbnb, Inc. vs Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Airbnb, Inc.

ABNB · NASDAQ

Market cap (USD)
SectorConsumer
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-25
Moat score
69/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

ICE · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)
SectorFinancials
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
87/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. leads (87 / 100 vs 69 / 100 for Airbnb, Inc.).
  • Segment focus: Airbnb, Inc. has 1 segment (100% in Airbnb Marketplace); Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has 3 segments (53.4% in Exchanges).
  • Primary market structure: Competitive vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Airbnb, Inc. has 4 moat types across 3 domains; Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has 10 across 4.

Primary market context

Airbnb, Inc.

Airbnb Marketplace

Market

Online marketplace for short-term accommodations and experiences

Geography

Global

Customer

Hosts (supply) and guests (demand)

Role

Marketplace / platform operator

Revenue share

100%

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

Exchanges

Market

Derivatives, cash equities, and listings exchanges plus central clearing (CCP) services

Geography

Global

Customer

Market participants (banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, proprietary traders) and issuers

Role

Exchange operator + clearing house (CCP)

Revenue share

53.4%

Side-by-side metrics

Airbnb, Inc.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ABNB - NASDAQ
ICE - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
n/a
n/a
Sector
Consumer
Financials
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Airbnb Marketplace
Exchanges
Market structure
Competitive
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
75% (reported)
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
69 / 100
87 / 100
Moat domains
Network, Demand, Financial
Network, Legal, Demand, Supply
Last update
2025-12-25
2025-12-30

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Two Sided NetworkBrand Trust

Airbnb, Inc. strengths

Reputation ReviewsFloat Prepayment

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. strengths

Clearing SettlementConcession LicenseData Workflow LockinData Network EffectsPhysical Network DensityInteroperability HubStandards RegistryCompliance Advantage

Segment mix

Airbnb, Inc. segments

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Airbnb Marketplace

Competitive

100%

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. segments

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Exchanges

Oligopoly

53.4%

Fixed Income and Data Services

Oligopoly

24.8%

Mortgage Technology

Oligopoly

21.8%

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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