Why is ICLR Down Today?

ICLR
$162.34
▼ -4.50% ($-7.31)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:33 PM ET

About Icon Plc

Icon is a global late-stage contract research organization that provides drug development and clinical trial services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device firms. While the vast majority of its revenue comes from clinical research, Icon also offers ancillary services such as laborator...

Sector: Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research
Market Cap: $14.96B
Forward P/E: 11.9
52-Week Range: $66.57 - $203.91
Employees: 39,900

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 ICLR showing strong bearish momentum
ICLR is down 4.5% today on 0.4x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

Market Comparison

ICLR is significantly underperforming the market (-4.7% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
ICLR
This Stock
-4.50%
vs S&P 500: -4.68%
vs Nasdaq: -4.81%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ICLR is expected to trade between:
$157.47 - $165.59

Key Level to Watch

$154.22 support
Watch for breakdown below $162.34

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:33 PM (-239 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.86
Put/Call Ratio
67.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 10,282
Put Volume: 8,842
Total: 19,124

Historical Context

ICLR has moved more than 3.0% down on 31 occasions in the past year.

48.4%
Continuation Rate
15/31 times continued down
-0.4%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 18, 2026 (-3.3%) → Next day: +3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ICLR stock down today?

ICLR is down 4.5% today on 0.4x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is ICLR stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ICLR shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ICLR stock price target?

ICLR is currently trading at $162.34. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $157.47 - $165.59. See long-term price prediction →

Will ICLR stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ICLR's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $154.22 (support).

Is ICLR stock oversold or overbought?

ICLR's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 44.1. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ICLR stock?

ICLR's 10-day momentum indicator is at -7.34. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is ICLR outperforming or underperforming the market?

ICLR (-4.50%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-4.7% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for ICLR?

ICLR's MACD (0.52) is currently below the signal line (0.74), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 12.1) is weak.

Is ICLR in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ICLR is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $167.77, 50-day SMA: $167.49.

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