ICON Public Limited Company

NasdaqGS:ICLR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$9.5b

ICON Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

ICON is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 4.1% and 1.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 9.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 9.7% in 3 years.

Key information

4.1%

Earnings growth rate

9.27%

EPS growth rate

Life Sciences earnings growth17.5%
Revenue growth rate1.7%
Future return on equity9.74%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated04 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 06

ICLR: Site Network Expansion Will Support Recovery From Accounting Investigation

ICON's updated analyst price target has moved higher to $135.07 from $132.08 as analysts weigh recent target hikes and upgrades against ongoing accounting related concerns and more cautious growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research on Icon reflects a split view, with some analysts focusing on valuation support and long term demand for clinical research, while others stay cautious around accounting risks and reduced earnings assumptions.
Narrative Update Apr 22

ICLR: Oncology And Site Network Expansion Will Offset Accounting Overhang

ICON's updated analyst price target has shifted from about $142.86 to roughly $132.08 as analysts factor in lower modeled revenue growth, a slightly different discount rate, and a reduced future P/E, partly offset by a modestly higher profit margin outlook and mixed reactions to the recent accounting investigation and subsequent ratings changes. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ICON reflects a wide range of opinions as firms reassess the stock following the internal accounting investigation, reduced price targets, and updates to sector models in life science tools, diagnostics, and contract research organizations.
Narrative Update Apr 07

ICLR: Accounting Review And Backlog Uncertainty Will Pressure Earnings Quality And Sentiment

Narrative update on ICON analyst targets Analysts have collectively reset ICON's average price target lower to around $120, citing ongoing accounting investigations and reduced sector targets. Some also highlight the possibility of upside if biopharma activity improves and current valuation already reflects much of the perceived risk.
Narrative Update Mar 24

ICLR: Accounting Investigation Will Drive Earnings Quality Concerns And Higher Perceived Risk

Narrative Update The analyst price target for ICON has been reset lower to $75.00 from $163.85 as analysts factor in higher perceived risk, more conservative growth and margin expectations, and sector wide target cuts following the company's internal accounting investigation and Q4 updates across life science tools and contract research peers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ICON reflects a clear reset in expectations, with several firms cutting price targets and adjusting ratings following the internal accounting investigation and related uncertainty.
Narrative Update Mar 10

ICLR: Oncology Expansion Will Offset Accounting Overhang And Reset Sentiment

The updated analyst price target for ICON moves lower to $142.86 from $154.86, with analysts citing accounting-related uncertainty and potential backlog restatements, partially balanced by views that the recent selloff and current valuation may offer a more compelling risk and reward profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ICON reflects a split view, with some analysts seeing value after the selloff and others emphasizing ongoing accounting and growth risks.
Narrative Update Feb 24

ICLR: Oncology Expansion And Accounting Overhang Are Expected To Reset Sentiment

Analysts have lowered their average price target on ICON from about $206 to roughly $155 as they factor in the ongoing internal accounting investigation, modestly softer growth and margin assumptions, a slightly higher discount rate, and a reduced future P/E multiple, even as some describe the recent share price weakness as creating a more compelling entry point. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ICON reflects a split view, with some analysts turning more constructive after the share price pullback while others remain cautious given the internal accounting investigation and softer growth and margin assumptions.
Narrative Update Feb 09

ICLR: Oncology Expansion And Contract Visibility Will Support Future Upside Potential

Narrative Update on ICON Analysts have modestly adjusted their stance on ICON, with recent target changes clustered in a US$11 range. These changes reflect mixed views on softer revenue growth visibility, margin pressure into 2026, and updated healthcare utilization trends.
Analysis Article Feb 06

It's Down 28% But ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

ICON Public Limited Company ( NASDAQ:ICLR ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 28% after a relatively good period...
Narrative Update Jan 25

ICLR: Mixed Margin And Cancellation Signals Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook

The analyst price target for ICON has edged higher by about US$1 to US$206.38, as analysts factor in slightly adjusted assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E after a mix of recent target raises and trims across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ICON reflects a split view, with some on the Street lifting targets while others are turning more cautious as they reassess growth, margins, and contract visibility heading into 2026.
Narrative Update Jan 11

ICLR: Strong Bookings And RFP Momentum Will Offset Margin Concerns

Analysts have trimmed their ICON fair value estimate by about US$0.69 to roughly US$205.69. This reflects expectations of softer revenue growth, thinner margins and a slightly higher discount rate, while still using a somewhat higher future P/E assumption in line with recent price target revisions across the Street.
Narrative Update Dec 25

ICLR: Strong Bookings And RFP Momentum Will Support Long Term Upside

We nudge our ICON price target slightly higher to approximately $206.38 from about $206.19, as analysts balance continued concerns around 2026 margin pressure and pricing headwinds with updated post Q3 models and confidence that stronger gross bookings and RFP flow can support a healthier long term growth profile. Analyst Commentary Street research reflects a mixed but generally constructive stance on ICON, with price targets converging around the low to mid $200 range and a split between Hold and Outperform ratings.
Narrative Update Dec 11

ICLR: Bookings Momentum Will Offset 2026 Margin And Pricing Headwinds

Analysts have modestly trimmed their blended price target on ICON, reflecting a slightly lower valuation multiple as they balance ongoing concerns about 2026 margin and pricing headwinds, highlighted in recent target cuts such as TD Cowen's move to $172 from $183 and Leerink's to $220 from $235, against still-supportive views on bookings momentum and long term growth prospects. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that updated models following Q3 results support modest upside to fair value, even after factoring in near term margin noise.
Narrative Update Nov 27

ICLR: Bookings Momentum And Leadership Transition Will Drive Renewed Confidence In 2025

ICON’s analyst price target was revised modestly downward from $208.27 to $206.19, as analysts cited ongoing concerns about margin pressure and potential headwinds for 2026. These concerns were partially tempered by encouraging booking trends and updated financial models following recent quarterly results.
Narrative Update Nov 08

ICLR: Operational Resilience And Leadership Transition Will Support Momentum Next Year

The analyst price target for ICON has edged lower by approximately $0.67 to $208.27, as analysts cite ongoing concerns about margin pressure and a slightly more cautious revenue growth outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment on ICON remains divided, with both encouraging signals and pressing concerns for investors to consider.
Narrative Update Oct 24

Margin Pressures And Partnership Wins Will Shape Next-Year Performance Outlook

The analyst fair value estimate for ICON has been revised downward by approximately $7 to $208.93. Analysts cite ongoing concerns about margin pressure and future revenue growth challenges.
Seeking Alpha Oct 22

ICON: Solid Fundamentals Trump Regulatory Headwinds

Summary In H1 2025, ICON's net book-to-bill ratio dropped to its lowest value since at least 2016. However, this ratio could improve since macroeconomic uncertainty is vanishing. ICON has a repurchase program of $1,000 million underway, which could buy approximately 6.90% of the company's outstanding common shares. Despite the challenging times, ICON is a profitable firm, has low debt, and presents symptoms of undervaluation compared to other CRO companies. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Sep 13

Midsized Pharma Partnerships And AI Tools Will Streamline Operations

ICON’s consensus price target has been revised down from $220.40 to $215.67 as analysts express caution over persistent revenue and booking growth risks, customer cancellations, and macro uncertainty, which offset recent partnership gains and stable sector demand. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts highlighted persistent revenue and EBITDA growth risks in 2026 tied to lower-than-normal book-to-bills (BtBs) and customer cancellations, with consensus estimates seen as too optimistic.
Analysis Article Aug 20

After Leaping 25% ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

NasdaqGS:ICLR 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore ICON's Fair Values from the Community and select yours ICON...
Analysis Article Aug 12

Are Investors Undervaluing ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) By 43%?

Key Insights ICON's estimated fair value is US$280 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity ICON's US$160 share price...
Analysis Article Jul 14

What Is ICON Public Limited Company's (NASDAQ:ICLR) Share Price Doing?

Today we're going to take a look at the well-established ICON Public Limited Company ( NASDAQ:ICLR ). The company's...
Analysis Article May 20

We Think ICON (NASDAQ:ICLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Seeking Alpha Feb 24

ICON: An Excellent Investment Opportunity With Strong Growth Potential

Summary ICON's revenues and net income have increased by 196.06% and 137.71%, respectively, between 2020 and 2024. Even though the CRO market expects a challenging outlook for 2025, in the next 9–10 years, the CRO market expects to grow at a 5.8%-7.42% CAGR. ICON has seen a decline in its non-current bank and loan debts of 36.88% since 2021. Its non-current bank and loan debts accounted for 57.74% of its liabilities in 2021. The price-to-book value of ICON has reached its lowest value in the last ten years. In addition, the EV/EBITDA ratio is close to its minimum value in ten years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 13

ICON: A High Probability Of Success In The Uncertain R&D Process

Summary Recent share price weakness is due to temporary headwinds, including client cost-cutting and delays in biotech decision-making, not structural issues in the CRO industry. Long-term prospects remain strong and structural growth drivers are still intact. Short-term headwinds led to attractive valuations, offering a compelling investment opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 29

ICON: Disappointing Change In Trajectory (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Due to unforeseen headwinds and weakened growth outlook, ICLR's investment case has changed materially. Issues around capital allocation and a slowdown in reinvestment opportunities tempers the potential for earnings growth and returns on capital. ICLR's valuation multiples have contracted significantly, with EV/EBIT dropping from 42x to 18x since '22. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jul 13

ICON: Deleveraging Complete, Now See 18% CAGR In Valuation To FY'26E (Rating Upgrade)

Summary ICON acquired PRA Health Sciences in a $12B deal in 2020, creating a new company. The stock has doubled since the acquisition, and could be worth $370-$400/share based on earnings estimates and excess earnings above assets of similar price and risk. Its strong order book, earnings leverage, and attractive valuations support a buy recommendation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:ICLR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20288,5356891,0271,1448
12/31/20278,1526019241,03413
12/31/20267,88652686197414
12/31/20258,0335429331,04715
9/30/20258,1035999641,140N/A
6/30/20258,0907949901,155N/A
3/31/20258,1937581,0581,228N/A
12/31/20248,2827911,1191,287N/A
9/30/20248,3077481,2291,388N/A
6/30/20248,3327141,1821,327N/A
3/31/20248,2326831,1721,313N/A
12/31/20238,1206121,0201,161N/A
9/30/20238,016513516661N/A
6/30/20237,903510381534N/A
3/31/20237,818510363512N/A
12/31/20227,741505421563N/A
9/30/20227,665464780913N/A
6/30/20227,588210878998N/A
3/31/20226,524168839944N/A
12/31/20215,481153735829N/A
9/30/20214,356178676735N/A
6/30/20213,191364506548N/A
3/31/20212,940338499537N/A
12/31/20202,797328527568N/A
9/30/20202,762322460507N/A
6/30/20202,771324502556N/A
3/31/20202,846368406461N/A
12/31/20192,806369374413N/A
9/30/20192,759362287339N/A
6/30/20192,704353N/A306N/A
3/31/20192,651333N/A323N/A
12/31/20182,596323N/A269N/A
9/30/20182,372306N/A314N/A
6/30/20182,157295N/A294N/A
3/31/20181,947288N/A264N/A
12/31/20171,758281N/A383N/A
9/30/20171,738285N/A407N/A
6/30/20171,718274N/A350N/A
3/31/20171,698271N/A359N/A
12/31/20161,666262N/A259N/A
9/30/20161,635251N/A245N/A
6/30/20161,609249N/A267N/A
3/31/20161,587247N/A277N/A
12/31/20151,575240N/A279N/A
9/30/20151,562221N/A239N/A
6/30/20151,555210N/A275N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ICLR's forecast earnings growth (4.1% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: ICLR's earnings (4.1% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: ICLR's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: ICLR's revenue (1.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ICLR's revenue (1.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: ICLR's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (9.7%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 11:57
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2025/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

ICON Public Limited Company is covered by 31 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Eric ColdwellBaird
Douglas TsaoBarclays
Luke SergottBarclays