ICON Public Limited Company (ICLR) Stock Forecast
ICLR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.06 / 5 from 18 analysts
- Price target
- $187.76 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +10.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $2.44
- 52-week range
- $80.08 – $202.92
ICLR analyst ratings
18 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ICLR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ICLR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.63 | $2.56 | $2.70 | $3.31 | −20.5% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.57 | $10.41 | $10.86 | $12.53 | −15.6% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.78 | $10.88 | $12.48 | $10.57 | +11.4% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ICLR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.01B | $1.99B | $2.03B | −1.5% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.14B | $8.01B | $8.30B | −1.4% | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.43B | $8.29B | $8.64B | +3.6% | 17 |
ICLR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ICLR revenue: reported and forecast
ICLR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.68 | $2.68 | $2.67 | $2.65 | $2.63 | −1.9% | 1 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.64 | $10.59 | $10.59 | $10.58 | $10.57 | −0.6% | 1 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.87 | $11.88 | $11.88 | $11.81 | $11.78 | −0.7% | 1 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ICLR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ICLR beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from ICLR
18 analysts cover ICON Public; their consensus rating is buy (4.06 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $187.76, 10.3% above the latest close of $170.18. Analysts expect earnings of $10.57 per share for 2026, −15.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $11.78 per share on revenue of $8.4 billion. ICON Public beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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ICLR forecast FAQ
What is ICON Public's price target?
The average analyst price target for ICON Public is $187.76, 10.3% above the latest close of $170.18.
Is ICON Public a buy, hold or sell?
Of 18 analysts covering ICON Public, 9 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 8 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is ICON Public's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $10.57 per share for 2026 (range $10.41 to $10.86); for 2027 the estimate is $11.78.
What is ICON Public's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $8.1 billion, growth of −1.4%; for 2027 it is $8.4 billion.
When does ICON Public report earnings?
ICON Public is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.44.
Does ICON Public usually beat earnings estimates?
ICON Public reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.