ICON Public (ICLR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$184.44 -0.43 (-0.23%)

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ICON Public - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
11

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ICON Public in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ICLR.

Consensus Price Target

$272.50
47.74% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ICON Public, the average price target is $272.50. The highest price target for ICLR is $350.00, while the lowest price target for ICLR is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 47.74% from the current price of $184.44.

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ICLR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	1 Month Ago 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	3 Months Ago 12/25/23 to 12/24/24	1 Year Ago 3/25/23 to 3/24/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$272.50	$281.00	$289.10	$312.64
Forecasted Upside	47.74% Upside	39.53% Upside	35.56% Upside	-5.83% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

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ICLR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ICLR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

ICON Public Stock vs. The Competition

Type	ICON Public	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.82	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	47.74% Upside	21,090.58% Upside	16.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent ICLR News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/21/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Matthew Sykes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$250.00 ➝ $200.00	+8.72%
3/4/2025	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars	Eric Coldwell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$221.00 ➝ $203.00	+11.20%
2/21/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Luke Sergott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $240.00	+18.91%
2/13/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jailendra Singh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$284.00 ➝ $262.00	+40.46%
2/3/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Casey Woodring Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$280.00 ➝ $265.00	+35.24%
1/15/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Dodge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$263.00 ➝ $263.00	+29.67%
1/14/2025	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Max Smock Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
1/6/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$300.00 ➝ $290.00	+34.56%
11/19/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$270.00 ➝ $255.00	+34.38%
10/25/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$369.00 ➝ $285.00	+28.55%
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10/24/2024	Baird R W Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Coldwell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/14/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Clark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$311.00	+5.43%
10/8/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$360.00 ➝ $350.00	+21.46%
9/18/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
4/4/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$346.00	+7.76%
7/14/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$280.00 ➝ $300.00	+21.55%
5/1/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$245.00 ➝ $220.00	+14.17%
4/28/2023	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$271.00 ➝ $263.00	+37.91%

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Should I Buy ICON Public Stock? ICLR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, March 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these ICON Public pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ICON Public
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in ICON Public Limited:

ICON Public Limited recently reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.42, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.41 by $0.01, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a market capitalization of approximately $16.61 billion, reflecting its significant size and stability in the market, which can be attractive to investors seeking established companies.
With a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, including ratings from multiple brokerages, there is a positive outlook for the stock, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
ICON Public Limited has a solid return on equity of 11.81%, which indicates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, a key metric for assessing a company's profitability.
The current stock price is $201.39, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation compared to its 12-month high of $347.72.

ICON Public
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in ICON Public Limited for these reasons:

The stock has experienced a decline from its 12-month high of $347.72, which may raise concerns about its current valuation and future growth potential.
Recent price target reductions by analysts, such as Barclays lowering their target from $275.00 to $240.00, could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.13, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to industry peers, which could deter value-focused investors.
The company has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for investors seeking stability.
Despite a strong EPS report, the net margin of 9.56% may not be sufficient for some investors, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability in a competitive market.

ICLR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for ICON Public is $272.50, with a high forecast of $350.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.
: 15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ICON Public in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ICLR shares.
: According to analysts, ICON Public's stock has a predicted upside of 47.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, ICON Public's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: ICON Public has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, and William Blair in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like ICON Public less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for ICON Public is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.82. Learn more on how ICLR compares to other companies.

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ICON Public (ICLR) Stock Forecast & Price Target