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Icon (ICLR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$167.48 +0.31 (+0.19%)
Closing price 08/13/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$168.20 +0.72 (+0.43%)
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Icon - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
7
Buy
8

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Icon in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ICLR.

Consensus Price Target

$170.40
1.74% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Icon, the average price target is $170.40. The highest price target for ICLR is $209.00, while the lowest price target for ICLR is $100.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.74% from the current price of $167.48.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ICLR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/14/25 to 8/14/26
1 Month Ago
7/15/25 to 7/15/26
3 Months Ago
5/16/25 to 5/16/26
1 Year Ago
8/14/24 to 8/14/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$170.40$173.19$149.38$219.54
Forecasted Upside1.74% Upside0.64% Upside28.36% Upside25.19% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

ICLR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ICLR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Icon Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIconHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.41
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.74% Upside839.90% Upside11.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/31/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
Eric Coldwell
Eric Coldwell
4 of 5 stars
Set Target$194.00+17.42%
7/31/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Patrick Donnelly
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$165.00 ➝ $180.00+8.74%
7/31/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Jailendra Singh
Jailendra Singh
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$207.00 ➝ $209.00+26.26%
7/30/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/28/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
6/26/2026Boost TargetOutperform$180.00 ➝ $190.00+18.04%
6/25/2026Boost TargetOutperform$160.00 ➝ $187.00+14.75%
6/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$164.00 ➝ $197.00+24.55%
6/25/2026UpgradeSector PerformOutperform$126.00 ➝ $185.00+16.96%
6/25/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$160.00 ➝ $175.00+10.64%
6/25/2026Boost TargetNeutral$130.00 ➝ $155.00-5.28%
6/25/2026Boost TargetUnderperform$125.00 ➝ $150.00-5.17%
6/24/2026 Set Target$160.00+12.15%
6/1/2026 Set Target$164.00+22.14%
5/29/2026 DowngradeSell (D+)Sell (D)
5/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$165.00+22.01%
5/28/2026 DowngradeNeutral
5/28/2026Set Target$145.00+6.18%
2/17/2026Set TargetBuyNeutral$100.00+7.53%
7/25/2025Boost TargetOutperform$170.00 ➝ $240.00+28.37%
5/2/2025Lower TargetNeutral$180.00 ➝ $160.00+9.30%

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Should I Buy Icon Stock? ICLR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Icon pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

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Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in ICON Public Limited:

  • The stock has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with target prices ranging from $145.00 to $209.00, indicating strong potential for growth.
  • Currently, the stock price is around $170.40, which is close to the consensus target price, suggesting it may be a good entry point for investors.
  • Seven analysts have rated the stock as a Buy, reflecting positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
  • ICON Public Limited is a leader in outsourced drug development and clinical research services, which positions it well in a growing industry as demand for these services increases.
  • The company has a diverse client base across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, reducing reliance on any single sector and enhancing stability.

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Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in ICON Public Limited for these reasons:

  • Despite positive ratings, there are still three analysts who have assigned a Sell rating, indicating some skepticism about the stock's future performance.
  • Barclays and Bank of America have issued lower target prices compared to other analysts, which may suggest concerns about the company's growth prospects.
  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Hold," which may indicate that while it is not a strong buy, it is not a sell either, reflecting uncertainty in the market.
  • Recent fluctuations in target prices from various analysts could signal volatility, which may deter risk-averse investors.
  • As a company heavily involved in clinical research, ICON Public Limited is subject to regulatory changes and market dynamics that could impact its operations and profitability.

ICLR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Icon is $170.40, with a high forecast of $209.00 and a low forecast of $100.00.

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Icon in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" ICLR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ICLR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Icon's stock has a predicted upside of 1.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Icon's stock had 5 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Icon more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating score for Icon is 2.41 while the average consensus rating score for "healthcare" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how ICLR compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ICLR) was last updated on 8/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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