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ICON PLC(ICLR) Stock Analysis | Healthcare

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Reward48Moderate
Risk53Moderate
75%Data
Thin 0% profit margin
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:13.29Bn
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Reward Rating
48
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 25% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
53
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $185.56.

What is ICON PLC?

ICON Public Limited Company, a clinical research organization, provides outsourced development and commercialization services in Ireland, Europe, the United States, and internationally.

ICLR · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

ICLR's standout is cash flow; profitability and volatility weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

ICLR · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Cash flow69/100

    10% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 3

  • Profitability28/100

    3% net margin · 0% ROE

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

  • Balance sheet43/100

    Interest covered 2.3×

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is ICON PLC?

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. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Healthcare sector, with a market capitalisation of 13.29B, and a P/E ratio of 265.0x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (48)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorHealthcare
IndustryDiagnostics & Research
Market Cap13.29B
P/E Ratio264.9692
Dividend YieldN/A
Beta1.203
Insider Activity
12M windowNo data
No insider activity data available for this ticker.
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