Stock AnalizIcon (ICLR) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
Icon reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 27, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.66 against the analysts’ average forecast of $2.63, a beat of 1.2%.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 16.5% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Icon has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $2.66 | $2.63 | +1.2% | — | +16.5% |
| Jun 2026 | $2.56 | $2.52 | +1.7% | — | −8.2% |
| Mar 2026 | $2.50 | $2.43 | +3.0% | — | +12.4% |
| Dec 2025 | $2.52 | $3.11 | −18.9% | — | +20.2% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $2.82 for the next quarter on average and $10.59 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $231.29, 19% above the current price of $194.65.
Valuation and score
Icon scores 1.8 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (weak), trades at a trailing P/E of about 77.9, and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 27% below the current market value. Full Icon analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Icon’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$2.66 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $2.63.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.