Research Analysts Offer Predictions for ICFI FY2026 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research raised ICF International’s FY2026 EPS forecast to $7.07 from $7.03, matching the current analyst consensus. The company’s own FY2026 guidance is $6.95–$7.25 per share.
• ICF reported quarterly EPS of $1.86, beating estimates of $1.65, although revenue of $474.5 million fell short of expectations and declined 0.3% year over year.
• Analyst sentiment is generally positive, with the stock carrying a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $105. ICF also authorized a $100 million share-repurchase program and maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share.

ICF International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICFI - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research lifted their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for ICF International in a research note issued on Thursday, August 27th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the business services provider will post earnings of $7.07 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $7.03. The consensus estimate for ICF International's current full-year earnings is $7.07 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for ICF International's Q1 2027 earnings at $1.69 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.92 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.05 EPS and Q2 2028 earnings at $2.12 EPS.

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $1.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $474.50 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $478.30 million. ICF International had a return on equity of 11.53% and a net margin of 4.86%.The company's revenue for the quarter was down .3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.66 earnings per share. ICF International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.950-7.250 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on ICFI. Weiss Ratings raised shares of ICF International from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of ICF International from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. Finally, Barrington Research set a $110.00 price target on shares of ICF International in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $105.00.

ICF International Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ICFI opened at $90.22 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.39, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. ICF International has a 52-week low of $58.83 and a 52-week high of $101.50. The company has a 50 day moving average of $81.00 and a two-hundred day moving average of $74.24. The company has a market capitalization of $1.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.68 and a beta of 0.51.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ICF International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of ICF International by 2,121.1% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 422 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 403 shares in the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors acquired a new position in ICF International in the second quarter worth about $246,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its holdings in ICF International by 1,392.3% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 13,028 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $1,209,000 after buying an additional 12,155 shares during the last quarter. Kennedy Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in ICF International during the third quarter valued at approximately $8,354,000. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its stake in ICF International by 376.4% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 19,381 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $1,799,000 after buying an additional 15,313 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.12% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity at ICF International

In related news, CEO John Wasson sold 12,411 shares of ICF International stock in a transaction on Monday, July 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.08, for a total value of $993,872.88. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 27,511 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,203,080.88. The trade was a 31.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Sergio J. Ostria sold 2,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.59, for a total transaction of $177,180.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 24,467 shares in the company, valued at $2,167,531.53. This represents a 7.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 1.71% of the company's stock.

ICF International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. ICF International's dividend payout ratio is 11.59%.

ICF International declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Thursday, June 25th that permits the company to repurchase $100.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the business services provider to buy up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

About ICF International

ICF International NASDAQ: ICFI, commonly known as ICF, is a global consulting and digital services provider specializing in the intersection of strategy, technology, and policy. The firm delivers integrated services and solutions to government and commercial clients in areas such as energy and environment, health and social programs, transportation, infrastructure, technology, and marketing and communications. ICF's offerings span strategic planning, data analytics, program evaluation, digital transformation, and implementation support.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, ICF has grown through both organic expansion and targeted acquisitions to broaden its capabilities and geographic reach.

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