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ICLR
ICON Public Limited Company
$114.19
2.77
(2.49%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 8.72B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 13.929M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Healthcare | |||||
| Industry: | Medical – Diagnostics & Research | |||||
| CEO: | Barry Balfe | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 41250 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.iconplc.com |
ICON Public Limited Company, a clinical research organization, provides outsourced development and commercialization services in Ireland, rest of Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company specializes in the strategic development, management, and analysis of programs that support various stages of the clinical development process from compound selection to Phase I-IV clinical studies. It offers clinical development services, including early development, patient recruitment and retention, strategy and analytics, late phase research, data and technology solution, and consulting and analytics services. The company’s clinical development services also comprise medical imaging, clinical research and laboratory services, project management, site monitoring and management services, data management, biostatistics and programming, medical writing and publishing, medical affair, endpoint adjudication/data monitoring committees, pharmacovigilance, interactive response technologies, clinical supplies management, strategic regulatory, medical communication, and consulting and advisory services. It serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, as well as government and public health organizations. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7,741,386 | 8,120,176 | 8,281,676 |
| Gross Profit | 2,214,341 | 2,400,227 | 2,436,357 |
| EBITDA | 1,412,310 | 1,521,436 | 1,563,882 |
| Operating Income | 795,237 | 956,152 | 1,097,812 |
| Net Income | 505,304 | 612,335 | 791,474 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 17,185,278 | 16,989,863 | 16,877,678 |
| Total Liabilities | 8,687,315 | 7,749,120 | 7,354,679 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 8,497,963 | 9,240,743 | 9,522,999 |
| Total Debt | 4,829,488 | 3,938,324 | 3,603,028 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 288,768 | 378,102 | 538,785 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 563,315 | 1,161,027 | 1,286,652 |
| Capital Expenditure | -142,160 | -140,692 | -168,060 |
| Free Cash Flow | 421,155 | 1,020,335 | 1,118,592 |
| Net Income | 505,304 | 612,335 | 791,474 |
| Net Change in Cash | -463,445 | 89,334 | 160,683 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 8,643,873.248 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 9,143,186.534 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 8,943,400 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 1,964,155.346 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 2,077,614.768 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 2,032,217.088 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 1,246,315.316 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 1,340,890.426 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 1,303,048.592 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 887,030.891 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 938,270.225 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 917,768.209 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 15.690 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 16.150 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 15.010 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 4 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 4 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Financial Performance: ICLR demonstrates consistent revenue growth as evidenced by historical income statements, with increasing gross profit and operating income over recent periods. Strong free cash flow generation, as shown in cash flow statements, indicates operational efficiency and the ability to fund growth initiatives without excessive reliance on external financing.
- Favorable Valuation Metrics: The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and price-to-sales (P/S) ratio from key metrics suggest ICLR is reasonably valued compared to industry averages, providing a stable investment profile. Forward P/E ratios indicate potential for sustained or improved valuation based on analyst estimates.
- Strong Market Position: As part of the healthcare sector and clinical research industry, ICLR benefits from a solid market presence, supported by a large market capitalization and a workforce of significant full-time employees, reflecting operational scale and capability.
- Positive Industry and Sector Trends: Performance data shows ICLR aligning with or outperforming industry and sector benchmarks over various timeframes (1-week to 5-year performance), highlighting resilience and competitive positioning within its peer group.
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| Open: | 109.76 | Previous Close: | 111.42 | |
| Day Low: | 108.58 | Day High: | 115.63 | |
| Year Low: | 66.57 | Year High: | 211 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 122.47 | Price Avg 200: | 159.88 | |
| Volume: | 644556 | Average Volume: | 1.821M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for ICON Public Limited Company, better known as ICON. If you’re a long-term investor looking to dig into a player in the clinical research space, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re breaking down ICON, a company that’s carved out a solid niche in the healthcare sector by providing outsourced development and commercialization services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. Let’s unpack what makes this company tick, dive into recent developments, and analyze its…
