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ICLR vs. CRL, IQV, WCN, PYPL, and RDDT

Should you buy Icon stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Icon with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Icon include Charles River Laboratories International (CRL), IQVIA (IQV), Waste Connections (WCN), PayPal (PYPL), and Reddit (RDDT).

How does Icon compare to Charles River Laboratories International?

Icon (NASDAQ:ICLR) and Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:CRL) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

Icon presently has a consensus target price of $173.19, suggesting a potential upside of 4.27%. Charles River Laboratories International has a consensus target price of $220.75, suggesting a potential downside of 4.01%. Given Icon's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Icon is more favorable than Charles River Laboratories International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Icon
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Charles River Laboratories International
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

Icon has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Charles River Laboratories International has a beta of 1.4, indicating that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

Icon has higher revenue and earnings than Charles River Laboratories International. Charles River Laboratories International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Icon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Icon$8.25B1.54$229.34M$5.6229.56
Charles River Laboratories International$4.02B2.76-$144.34M-$3.76N/A

Icon has a net margin of 5.35% compared to Charles River Laboratories International's net margin of -4.59%. Charles River Laboratories International's return on equity of 15.36% beat Icon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Icon5.35% 8.73% 4.96%
Charles River Laboratories International -4.59%15.36%6.61%

In the previous week, Icon and Icon both had 7 articles in the media. Charles River Laboratories International's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Icon's score of 0.49 indicating that Charles River Laboratories International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Icon
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Charles River Laboratories International
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

95.6% of Icon shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.9% of Charles River Laboratories International shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.0% of Icon shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Charles River Laboratories International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Charles River Laboratories International beats Icon on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Icon compare to IQVIA?

Icon (NASDAQ:ICLR) and IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Icon has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IQVIA has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

IQVIA has a net margin of 8.33% compared to Icon's net margin of 5.35%. IQVIA's return on equity of 30.50% beat Icon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Icon5.35% 8.73% 4.96%
IQVIA 8.33%30.50%6.53%

In the previous week, IQVIA had 7 more articles in the media than Icon. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for IQVIA and 7 mentions for Icon. IQVIA's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Icon's score of 0.49 indicating that IQVIA is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Icon
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
IQVIA
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

IQVIA has higher revenue and earnings than Icon. IQVIA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Icon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Icon$8.25B1.54$229.34M$5.6229.56
IQVIA$16.31B2.12$1.36B$8.0725.70

95.6% of Icon shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of IQVIA shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.0% of Icon shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of IQVIA shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Icon currently has a consensus price target of $173.19, suggesting a potential upside of 4.27%. IQVIA has a consensus price target of $225.71, suggesting a potential upside of 8.83%. Given IQVIA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe IQVIA is more favorable than Icon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Icon
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
IQVIA
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Summary

IQVIA beats Icon on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Icon compare to Waste Connections?

Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) and Icon (NASDAQ:ICLR) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

Waste Connections has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Icon has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

86.1% of Waste Connections shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.6% of Icon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Waste Connections shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 44.0% of Icon shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Waste Connections has higher revenue and earnings than Icon. Icon is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Waste Connections, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Waste Connections$9.47B4.59$1.08B$4.1041.78
Icon$8.25B1.54$229.34M$5.6229.56

Waste Connections presently has a consensus target price of $202.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.91%. Icon has a consensus target price of $173.19, suggesting a potential upside of 4.27%. Given Waste Connections' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Waste Connections is more favorable than Icon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Waste Connections
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.95
Icon
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Waste Connections has a net margin of 10.97% compared to Icon's net margin of 5.35%. Waste Connections' return on equity of 16.49% beat Icon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Waste Connections10.97% 16.49% 6.45%
Icon 5.35%8.73%4.96%

In the previous week, Waste Connections had 7 more articles in the media than Icon. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Waste Connections and 7 mentions for Icon. Waste Connections' average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Icon's score of 0.49 indicating that Waste Connections is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Waste Connections
5 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Icon
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Waste Connections beats Icon on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Icon compare to PayPal?

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Icon (NASDAQ:ICLR) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

PayPal has a net margin of 15.00% compared to Icon's net margin of 5.35%. PayPal's return on equity of 25.02% beat Icon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PayPal15.00% 25.02% 6.30%
Icon 5.35%8.73%4.96%

In the previous week, PayPal had 39 more articles in the media than Icon. MarketBeat recorded 46 mentions for PayPal and 7 mentions for Icon. PayPal's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Icon's score of 0.49 indicating that PayPal is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PayPal
30 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Icon
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

PayPal has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Icon has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

68.3% of PayPal shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.6% of Icon shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of PayPal shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 44.0% of Icon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

PayPal has higher revenue and earnings than Icon. PayPal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Icon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PayPal$33.17B1.27$5.23B$5.338.94
Icon$8.25B1.54$229.34M$5.6229.56

PayPal presently has a consensus price target of $53.91, suggesting a potential upside of 13.13%. Icon has a consensus price target of $173.19, suggesting a potential upside of 4.27%. Given PayPal's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe PayPal is more favorable than Icon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PayPal
6 Sell rating(s)
32 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.02
Icon
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

PayPal beats Icon on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Icon compare to Reddit?

Icon (NASDAQ:ICLR) and Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Icon has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Reddit has a beta of 1.93, meaning that its stock price is 93% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Reddit had 18 more articles in the media than Icon. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Reddit and 7 mentions for Icon. Reddit's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Icon's score of 0.49 indicating that Reddit is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Icon
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Reddit
16 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Reddit has a net margin of 28.60% compared to Icon's net margin of 5.35%. Reddit's return on equity of 25.48% beat Icon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Icon5.35% 8.73% 4.96%
Reddit 28.60%25.48%23.14%

Icon currently has a consensus target price of $173.19, indicating a potential upside of 4.27%. Reddit has a consensus target price of $231.14, indicating a potential upside of 15.20%. Given Reddit's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Reddit is more favorable than Icon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Icon
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Reddit
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

95.6% of Icon shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.0% of Icon shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.5% of Reddit shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Reddit has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Icon. Icon is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Reddit, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Icon$8.25B1.54$229.34M$5.6229.56
Reddit$2.20B17.54$529.72M$3.5057.33

Summary

Reddit beats Icon on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ICLR vs. The Competition

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MetricIconMedical Services IndustryMedical SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$12.84B$9.60B$7.05B$12.61B
Dividend YieldN/A1.62%2.68%8.00%
P/E Ratio29.5626.0027.1124.26
Price / Sales1.5417.40587.92117.88
Price / Cash9.9514.8129.2249.36
Price / Book1.386.0510.756.29
Net Income$229.34M$177.20M$3.58B$330.66M
7 Day Performance-1.55%-2.07%-2.06%-1.32%
1 Month Performance13.63%6.96%3.32%-0.64%
1 Year Performance11.09%11.42%26.35%19.08%

Icon Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ICLR
Icon
3.0451 of 5 stars		$166.10
-1.0%		$173.19
+4.3%		+10.4%$12.84B$8.25B29.5640,100
CRL
Charles River Laboratories International
1.808 of 5 stars		$231.54
+0.4%		$215.88
-6.8%		+43.9%$11.11B$4.02BN/A19,700
IQV
IQVIA
4.1849 of 5 stars		$206.07
-0.5%		$223.88
+8.6%		+27.4%$34.55B$16.31B25.5493,000
WCN
Waste Connections
4.7562 of 5 stars		$167.67
-0.7%		$202.84
+21.0%		-6.6%$42.83B$9.47B40.9024,214
PYPL
PayPal
4.2473 of 5 stars		$45.09
-0.8%		$55.01
+22.0%		-33.2%$40.11B$33.17B8.4623,800

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