ICON PLC (ICLR)

Currency in USD
149.45
-3.35(-2.19%)
Closed·
147.00-2.45(-1.64%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
147.97153.75
52 wk Range
66.57211.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
152.8
Open
151.78
Day's Range
147.97-153.75
52 wk Range
66.57-211
Volume
1.35M
Average Volume (3m)
1.17M
1-Year Change
7.433%
Book Value / Share
120.4
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
153.25
Upside
+2.54%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

ICON PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
8 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 153.25
(+2.54% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
TD Cowen
Buy164.00+9.74%120.00MaintainJun 01, 2026
BofA Securities
Sell125.00-16.36%105.00MaintainJun 01, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold126.00-15.69%123.00MaintainMay 29, 2026
Barclays
Hold150.00+0.37%120.00MaintainMay 29, 2026
Leerink
Hold145.00-2.98%125.00MaintainMay 28, 2026

ICON PLC SWOT Analysis


CRO Market Dynamics
Explore ICON's navigation of industry challenges, including bookings volatility and demand uncertainties in the competitive CRO landscape
Financial Resilience
Delve into ICON's solid financial health, with EPS forecasts of $13.40 (FY1) and $14.06 (FY2), despite recent market pressures
Strategic Positioning
Learn how ICON leverages proprietary technology and global scale to capture high-quality opportunities in a shifting pharmaceutical landscape
Valuation Insights
Analysts set price targets ranging from $155 to $263, suggesting potential for value realization as transient headwinds subside
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ICON PLC Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • ICON plc Q4 2025 revenue hit $2.1B, beating estimates by 7.65%, though EPS of $2.52 missed forecasts by 16%, falling short of $3.00 target.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin compressed to 15.5% with gross margin declining to 23.7% from 30.9% YoY, reflecting significant profitability pressures.
  • Company disclosed investigation into revenue recognition practices; stock rose 6.57% pre-market on strategic AI integration and lab expansion plans.
  • Management projects 19% effective tax rate for 2026, emphasizing AI and precision medicine initiatives as growth drivers amid CRO industry headwinds.
  • Seven analysts revised earnings downward for upcoming periods; CEO Cutler cited strategic partnerships and Symphony Health divestiture to support innovation.
Last Updated: 05/28/2026, 09:36 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 27, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.52 / 3.00
Revenue / Forecast
2.11B / 1.96B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

ICLR Income Statement

Compare ICLR to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
ICLR
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
49.9x23.3x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
−0.74−1.150.00
Price/Book
1.2x2.7x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x2.3x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
3.7%23.8%58.7%
Fair Value Upside
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ICON Public Limited Company, a clinical research organization, provides outsourced development and commercialization services in Ireland, Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company specializes in the strategic development, management, and analysis of programs that support various stages of the clinical development process from compound selection to Phase I-IV clinical studies. It also provides clinical development services, including all phases of development, peri and post approval, data solutions, and site and patient access services; clinical trial management, consulting, contract staffing, data solutions, and laboratory services; and commercial services comprising clinical development strategy, planning and trial design, full study execution, and post-market commercialization. In addition, the company offers testing services comprising bioanalytical, biomarker, vaccine, good manufacturing practice, and central laboratory services, as well as full-service and functional service partnerships to customers. Further, the company provides adaptive trials, cardiac safety solutions, clinical and scientific operations, consulting and advisory, commercial positioning, decentralized and hybrid clinical trials, early clinical, medical imaging, real world intelligence, site and patient, and strategic solutions. Additionally, it provides therapeutics for cardiovascular, central nervous system, endocrine and metabolic disorders, hepatology, infectious diseases, internal medicine immunology, and oncology. It serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, as well as government and public health organizations. ICON Public Limited Company was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
42.50M55.51%6.35B
Other Institutional Investors
39.93M44.49%5.97B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
82.43M100.00%12.32B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership10.81%8,278,9451,237,288
Wellington Management Group LLP7.72%5,913,037883,703

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FAQ

What Is the ICON PLC (ICLR) Stock Price Today?

The ICON PLC stock price today is 149.45 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does ICON PLC Trade On?

ICON PLC is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for ICON PLC?

The stock symbol for ICON PLC is "ICLR."

What Is the ICON PLC Market Cap?

As of today, ICON PLC market cap is 11.44B USD.

What Is ICON PLC's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The ICON PLC EPS (TTM) is 2.90.

When Is the Next ICON PLC Earnings Date?

ICON PLC will release its next earnings report on Jul 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ICLR a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has ICON PLC Stock Split?

ICON PLC has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does ICON PLC Have?

ICON PLC has 40100 employees.

What is the current trading status of ICON PLC (ICLR)?

As of Jun 07, 2026, ICON PLC (ICLR) is trading at a price of 149.45 USD, with a previous close of 152.80 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 147.97 USD to 153.75 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 66.57 USD to 211.00 USD.

What Is ICON PLC (ICLR) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for ICON PLC is 153.25 USD, with a high estimate of 180 USD and a low estimate of 125 USD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +2.54% Upside potential.

What Is the ICLR Premarket Price?

ICLR's last pre-market stock price is 154.26 USD. The pre-market share volume is 30.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.46, or 0.96%.

What Is the ICLR After Hours Price?

ICLR's last after hours stock price is 147.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -2.45, or -1.64%.
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