ICLR
ICON PLC
NASDAQ: ICLR · HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH
$118.96
-2.19% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$11.19B
P/E ratio
50.58
P/S ratio
1.36x
EPS (TTM)
$2.89
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$67 – $211
Volume
1.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
57
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C6.0
Quality
B5.0
Profitability
C+7.3
Valuation
B+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75
Price targets
Analyst target
$153.25
+28.82%
12-Month target
$100.28
-15.70%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$349.56
Margin of safety
+61.91%
0 Strong Buy8 Buy8 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $622.66M — positive
+ Revenue growth 12.40% QoQ
+ 61.91% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.39x — low leverage
Risks
- Altman Z 1.58 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 2.78%
- P/E 50.58x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.74B | $8.12B | $8.28B | $8.25B | $8.25B |
| Net income | $505.30M | $612.34M | $791.47M | $229.34M | $149.19M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.89 |
| Free cash flow | $421.15M | $1.02B | $1.12B | $861.99M | $622.66M |
| Profit margin | 6.53% | 7.54% | 9.56% | 2.78% | 2.78% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
ICON PLC trades at $118.96. representing a P/E of 50.58x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 57/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.58, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $8.25B. with profit margins at 2.78%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $349.56.
Frequently asked questions
What is ICON PLC's stock price?
ICON PLC (ICLR) trades at $118.96, on a P/E of 50.6x and a P/S of 1.4x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is ICON PLC overvalued?
ICON PLC carries a Smart Value Score of 57/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $349.56 versus the $118.96 price, a 61.9% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of ICON PLC (ICLR)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $153.25, about 28.8% above the current $118.96. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of ICON PLC (ICLR)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $349.56, a +61.9% margin of safety versus today's $118.96. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is ICON PLC's revenue?
ICON PLC's trailing twelve-month revenue is $8.25B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
ICON PLC's Altman Z-Score is 1.58, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryDIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.36x
ROE6.42%
Beta1.27
50D MA$121.63
200D MA$150.33
Shares out0.08B
Float0.08B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.2M
Performance
1 week—
1 month—
3 months—
YTD—
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—