ICON PLC (ICLR)

Currency in USD
169.86
+8.90(+5.53%)
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171.99+2.13(+1.25%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
158.59170.51
52 wk Range
66.57211.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
160.96
Open
158.59
Day's Range
158.59-170.51
52 wk Range
66.57-211
Volume
1.44M
Average Volume (3m)
1.2M
1-Year Change
17.5014%
Book Value / Share
121.8
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
175.31
Upside
+3.21%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

ICON PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 175.31
(+3.21% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Mizuho
Buy190.00+11.86%180.00MaintainJun 25, 2026
Evercore ISI
Buy180.00+5.97%150.00MaintainJun 25, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy197.00+15.98%164.00MaintainJun 25, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold155.00-8.75%130.00MaintainJun 25, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy188.00+10.68%180.00MaintainJun 25, 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 Q1/2026

  • ICON Q1 2026 revenue hit $2.11B, beating estimates by 7.65%, while adjusted EPS of $2.52 missed forecasts by 16% amid margin pressure.
  • Shares surged 20% after-hours on strong bookings of $3.3B and net book-to-bill of 1.42x, signaling improved commercial momentum across pharma segments.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 15.6% from 19.8% YoY due to mix shift toward lower-margin services, FX headwinds, and pricing pressures.
  • Management maintained full-year 2026 guidance of $7.85B-$8.15B revenue and $10-$11 EPS, expecting Q2 EBITDA margin to improve to ~16%.
  • CFO Clerkin confirmed share buybacks remain capital allocation priority while CEO Balfe emphasized focus on pipeline quality and profitability.
Last Updated: 06/24/2026, 09:20 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

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P/E Ratio
75.1x25.0x−0.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.990.000.00
Price/Book
1.4x2.7x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x3.0x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.5%18.0%57.0%
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
42.75M55.83%7.26B
Other Institutional Investors
40.80M44.17%6.93B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
83.54M100.00%14.19B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership10.81%8,278,9451,406,262
Artisan Partners Funds, Inc. - Artisan International Value Fund8.26%6,323,1351,074,048

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FAQ

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

The ICON PLC stock price today is 169.86 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 13.01B USD.

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

The ICON PLC EPS (TTM) is 2.24.

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 40350 employees.

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

As of Jun 29, 2026, ICON PLC (ICLR) is trading at a price of 169.86 USD, with a previous close of 160.96 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 158.59 USD to 170.51 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 175.31 USD, with a high estimate of 197 USD and a low estimate of 150 USD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +3.21% Upside potential.

What Is the ICLR Premarket Price?

ICLR's last pre-market stock price is 160.88 USD. The pre-market share volume is 90.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.08, or -0.05%.

What Is the ICLR After Hours Price?

ICLR's last after hours stock price is 171.99 USD, the stock has decreased by 2.13, or 1.25%.
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