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ISIN
IE0005711209
CUSIP
000571120
IPO Date
May 15, 1998

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$4.36
PE Ratio
32.24
PEG Ratio
0.85
Total Revenue (TTM)
$8.25B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$2.18B
EBITDA (TTM)
$823.57M
Year Range
$66.57 - $211.00
Target Price
$146.50
ROA (TTM)
1.41%
ROE (TTM)
2.49%

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Performance

ICLR Performance Chart

ICON Public Limited Company (ICLR) is down 22.8% since the beginning of the year. At $141 per share, ICLR is trading 33.3% below its 52-week high of $211. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ICLR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $668.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

ICON Public Limited Company (ICLR) has returned -22.77% so far this year and -3.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ICLR has returned 7.60% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


ICON Public Limited Company

1D
-3.61%
1M
20.51%
YTD
-22.77%
6M
-21.44%
1Y
-3.93%
3Y*
-14.65%
5Y*
-7.76%
10Y*
7.60%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.37%
1M
-0.01%
YTD
9.16%
6M
8.64%
1Y
25.22%
3Y*
19.78%
5Y*
11.99%
10Y*
13.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ICLR Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 15, 1998, ICLR's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jun 1999 with a return of +57.0%, while the worst month was Mar 1999 at -48.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, ICLR closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 18, 1999 with a return of +30.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 30, 1999 at -50.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.08%-40.01%2.33%6.93%14.99%3.42%-22.77%
2025-5.07%-4.55%-7.91%-13.46%-13.97%11.64%16.32%5.17%-1.65%-1.82%7.67%-1.50%-13.11%
2024-7.84%22.90%4.78%-11.33%9.04%-3.49%4.78%-1.94%-10.79%-22.69%-5.34%-0.26%-25.92%
202318.77%-2.20%-5.34%-9.79%10.56%17.45%0.48%3.39%-5.27%-0.93%9.42%6.04%45.72%
2022-14.20%-10.43%2.19%-6.99%-1.07%-3.17%11.33%-13.02%-12.41%7.65%8.90%-9.84%-37.28%
20214.53%-11.35%8.68%10.48%3.14%-7.62%17.69%5.14%2.44%9.45%-5.68%14.50%58.84%

Benchmark Metrics

ICON Public Limited Company has an annualized alpha of 16.40%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 15, 1998.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.07%) than losses (71.67%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.68 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.09 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R2 of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
16.40%
Beta
0.68
0.09
Upside Capture
94.07%
Downside Capture
71.67%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ICLR ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


ICLR Risk / Return Rank: 4141
Overall Rank
ICLR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3939
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ICLR Sortino Ratio Rank: 4141
Sortino Ratio Rank
ICLR Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
ICLR Calmar Ratio Rank: 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
ICLR Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ICON Public Limited Company (ICLR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


ICLRBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-2.09

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-2.31

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.07

1.37

-0.29

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-0.07

2.78

-2.85

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-0.14

12.44

-12.58

Dividends

Dividend History


ICON Public Limited Company doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ICON Public Limited Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the ICON Public Limited Company was 76.87%, occurring on Feb 12, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current ICON Public Limited Company drawdown is 59.35%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2026 bear market2026
-76.87%Feb 2026
1y 7mo
1y 11moJul 2024 - now
Financial crisis2007–2009
-67.73%Apr 2009
8mo 13d4y 9mo
5y 6moAug 2008 - Feb 2014
1999 bear market1999
-65.96%May 1999
7mo 28d2y 1mo
2y 9moSep 1998 - Jul 2001
Dot-com crash2000–2002
-60.60%Jul 2002
1y 4d1y 2mo
2y 2moJul 2001 - Oct 2003
Bear market2022
-43.85%Oct 2022
9mo 14d1y 4mo
2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024

Drawdown Indicators


ICLRBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-76.87%

-56.78%

-20.09%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-60.54%

-9.10%

-51.44%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-76.87%

-18.90%

-57.97%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-76.87%

-25.43%

-51.44%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-76.87%

-33.92%

-42.95%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-59.35%

-1.80%

-57.55%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-23.56%

-10.71%

-12.85%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

27.56%

2.03%

+25.53%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of ICON Public Limited Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how ICON Public Limited Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ICLR, comparing it with other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. Currently, ICLR has a P/E ratio of 32.2. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ICLR compared to other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. ICLR currently has a PEG ratio of 0.9. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ICLR relative to other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. Currently, ICLR has a P/S ratio of 0.9. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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