ICLR Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ICLR - Icon Plc
$159.57
-4.00 (-2.44%)
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5d:
-5.46%
30d:
-7.79%
90d:
+41.4%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: ICLR trades at premium valuation expecting 6.5% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: ICLR trades at premium valuation expecting 6.5% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$197.14
Based on 7.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$122.41
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 11.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ICLR is currently trading at $159.57, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $158.88 to $175.68. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 13.8) compared to its historical average (11.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 6.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ICLR is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $161.29. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $182.81 (+11.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ICLR is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $161.29. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $182.81 (+11.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$158.88 -
$175.68
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
73.3%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($182.81)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 6.5% growth with 0.9% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -5.5% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$158.88 -
$175.68
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$161.29
Resistance Level
$186.64
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.78
Wall Street Target
$182.81
(+11.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
0.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-31.7%
Profit Margin
2.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+6.5% premium
PE vs Historical
13.8 vs 11.4
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+6.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$174.20
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$185.52
(+13%)
3-Year Target
$197.58
(+21%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→11)
PE COMPRESSION
$163.46
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 11.7%)
$343.21
(+110%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.8, Growth: 11.7%)
$228.14
(+40%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.4, Growth: 11.7%)
$188.74
(+15%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (17x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 17.06 | Forward EPS (Implied): $9.58
Bull Case
$197.50
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 17.9
Base Case
$163.56
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 17.1
Bear Case
$125.13
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 15.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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