ICL Group (ICL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

ICL Group (NYSE: ICL), formerly known as Israel Chemicals Ltd., is a leading global specialty minerals and chemicals company headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company engages in the production and marketing of essential minerals and chemical products that serve diverse end markets, including agriculture, food and engineered materials. With a broad product portfolio ranging from fertilizers and food additives to flame retardants and water treatment solutions, ICL Group supports industrial and agricultural customers across more than 100 countries.

The company’s main business activities are organized into three core segments: Fertilizers, Phosphate Solutions and Industrial Products. The Fertilizers segment offers specialty and conventional phosphate, potash and N-solutions for growers seeking to maximize yields and improve soil health. The Phosphate Solutions segment produces food-grade phosphates and technical phosphates used in food processing, beverages, pharmaceuticals and personal care applications. The Industrial Products segment supplies bromine-based flame retardants, water treatment chemicals and specialty chlorine derivatives for the electronics, oil & gas and construction sectors.

ICL Group traces its origins to Israel’s Dead Sea Works, established in the early 20th century to harvest minerals from the Dead Sea. Over the decades, the company expanded through strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and the development of advanced manufacturing facilities. Today, ICL operates production sites and R&D centers in North America, Europe, Israel and Asia, leveraging local expertise to innovate product formulations and optimize supply chain efficiency. This global footprint enables ICL to respond swiftly to regional market demands and regulatory requirements.

Leadership at ICL Group combines deep industry experience with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. The executive team, led by CEO Rami Reshef, focuses on advancing the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives by reducing carbon emissions, promoting responsible resource management and fostering inclusive community relations. Supported by a diverse board of directors and seasoned management team, ICL Group continues to invest in technology partnerships and operational excellence to drive long-term growth and shareholder value.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.90 to $7.10
• 50-Day Range: $6.37 to $7.31
• 52-Week Range: $3.79 to $7.35
• Volume: 743,968 shs
• Average Volume: 847,292 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 22.81
• Dividend Yield: 2.26%
• Price Target: $6.57
• Consensus Rating: Hold

ICL Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

ICL Group scored higher than 39% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

ICL Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

ICL Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.51%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for ICL Group are expected to grow by 13.51% in the coming year, from $0.37 to $0.42 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of ICL Group is 22.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.86.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of ICL Group is 22.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 92.68.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

ICL Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.55. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.27% of the float of ICL Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

ICL Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in ICL Group has recently increased by 4.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

ICL Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.21%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

ICL Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of ICL Group is 51.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, ICL Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 38.10% next year. This indicates that ICL Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.27% of the float of ICL Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

ICL Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in ICL Group has recently increased by 4.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.14

News Sentiment

ICL Group has a news sentiment score of 0.14. 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 0.54 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for ICL Group this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for ICL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added ICL Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, ICL Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.27% of the stock of ICL Group is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 13.38% of the stock of ICL Group is held by institutions.

ICL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ICL shares performed this year?

ICL Group's stock was trading at $4.94 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, ICL stock has increased by 43.0% and is now trading at $7.0650.

How were ICL Group's earnings last quarter?

ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE:ICL) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 19th. The basic materials company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.02. The basic materials company had revenue of $1.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 billion. ICL Group had a net margin of 5.66% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.86%.
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Who are ICL Group's major shareholders?

ICL Group's top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Parallel Advisors LLC, Fractal Investments LLC and Baron Wealth Management LLC.
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How do I buy shares of ICL Group?

Shares of ICL 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 ICL Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that ICL Group investors own include Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), AT&T (T), Vale (VALE), Tesla (TSLA) and Ford Motor (F).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/19/2025
• Record date for 6/18 Dividend: 6/04/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend: 6/04/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/18/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: FERTILIZERS
• Sub-Industry: Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ICL
• CIK: 941221
• Web: www.icl-group.com
• Phone: (723) 684-4400
• Fax: 972-3684-4444
• Employees: 13,067
• Year Founded: 1968

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for ICL Group: $6.57
• High Price Target: $7.00
• Low Price Target: $6.20
• Potential Upside/Downside: -5.2%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.31
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 22.35
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.73
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $407 million
• Net Margins: 5.66%
• Pretax Margin: 8.96%
• Return on Equity: 7.86%
• Return on Assets: 4.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.30
• Current Ratio: 1.47
• Quick Ratio: 0.85

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.84 billion
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: $0.79 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.80
• Book Value: $4.56 per share
• Price / Book: 1.52

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.12