ICF International (ICFI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

ICF International (NASDAQ: ICFI) is a global consulting and digital services company that partners with public- and private-sector clients to address complex challenges in energy, environment, health, social programs, technology, and security. The firm delivers strategic advisory services, data analytics, and program implementation support designed to help governments, businesses, and communities optimize performance, drive sustainable outcomes, and manage risk. Leveraging industry expertise and advanced analytics, ICF works across the entire program lifecycle—from planning and design through execution and evaluation.

The company’s service offerings encompass a broad range of disciplines, including environmental planning, climate resilience, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and behavioral science. In the health and social programs arena, ICF supports public health initiatives, mental health services, and workforce development programs. Its technology solutions cover digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud migration, and data management, enabling clients to harness digital tools for improved decision-making and operational efficiency. ICF’s marketing and communications practice complements its advisory work by crafting targeted campaigns and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Founded in 1969 as the Inner City Fund, the firm initially focused on energy efficiency and urban development projects for federal agencies. Over the decades, it expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, rebranding as ICF International in 2006 to reflect its global scope. Today, ICF maintains a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, serving a diverse client base that includes national governments, international organizations, municipalities, and Fortune 100 companies. The company’s multidisciplinary teams combine technical expertise with local insight to deliver solutions tailored to each client’s context and objectives.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Sudhakar Kesavan, ICF emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and social impact. Kesavan, who joined the company’s board in 2018 and was appointed CEO in 2021, has guided ICF’s expansion into digital and data-driven services while maintaining a commitment to the firm’s consulting heritage. With a seasoned executive team overseeing global operations, ICF continues to invest in talent development, emerging technologies, and strategic partnerships to reinforce its position as a trusted advisor to both government and commercial clients worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $85.14 to $88.93
• 50-Day Range: $81.06 to $89.49
• 52-Week Range: $75.91 to $179.67
• Volume: 313,317 shs
• Average Volume: 200,831 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.61 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.02
• Dividend Yield: 0.64%
• Price Target: $127.20
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

ICF International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

ICF International scored higher than 89% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 39th out of 317 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

ICF International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

ICF International has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.27%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for ICF International are expected to grow by 9.27% in the coming year, from $7.44 to $8.13 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of ICF International is 15.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.92.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of ICF International is 15.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.63.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

ICF International has a P/B Ratio of 1.67. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.76% of the float of ICF International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

ICF International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in ICF International has recently decreased by 5.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

ICF International has a dividend yield of 0.63%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

ICF International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of ICF International is 9.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, ICF International will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.89% next year. This indicates that ICF International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.76% of the float of ICF International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

ICF International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in ICF International has recently decreased by 5.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.50

News Sentiment

ICF International has a news sentiment score of 0.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.94 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for ICF International this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added ICF International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, ICF International insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $273,775.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.48% of the stock of ICF International is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

94.12% of the stock of ICF International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ICFI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ICFI shares performed this year?

ICF International's stock was trading at $119.21 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, ICFI shares have decreased by 26.5% and is now trading at $87.57.

How were ICF International's earnings last quarter?

ICF International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICFI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 1st. The business services provider reported $1.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.74 by $0.20. The business's quarterly revenue was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does ICF International have any subsidiaries?

ICF International subsidiaries include Incentive Technology Group, We are Vista, DMS Disaster Consultants, The Future Customer, Olson, CityTech, Mostra SA, and more.

Who are ICF International's major shareholders?

ICF International's top institutional shareholders include Trust Point Inc. (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include John Wasson, James C M Morgan, Randall Mehl, Handel Michael J Van, Scott B Salmirs, Rodney Mark Jr Lee, Anne F Choate and Srikant M Datar.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of ICF International?

Shares of ICFI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of ICF International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that ICF International investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/14 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/14 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/14/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/01/2025
• Record date for 7/11 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/11 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/11/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/31/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Government Services
• Sub-Industry: Research & Consulting Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ICFI
• CIK: 1362004
• Web: www.icfi.com
• Phone: (703) 934-3000
• Fax: 703-934-3740
• Employees: 9,300
• Year Founded: 1969

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for ICF International: $127.20
• High Price Target: $185.00
• Low Price Target: $85.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +45.3%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.83
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.02
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.77
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $110.17 million
• Net Margins: 5.45%
• Pretax Margin: 6.64%
• Return on Equity: 14.84%
• Return on Assets: 7.02%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.53
• Current Ratio: 1.34
• Quick Ratio: 1.34

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.02 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.80
• Cash Flow: $10.15 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.63
• Book Value: $52.36 per share
• Price / Book: 1.67

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 18,410,000
• Free Float: 18,139,000
• Market Cap: $1.61 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.50