- ISIN
- IE0005711209
- CUSIP
- 000571120
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Diagnostics & Research
- 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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 2023 | 18.77% | -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% |
| 2021 | 4.53% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| ICLR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 13d | 4y 9mo | 5y 6moAug 2008 - Feb 2014 |
1999 bear market1999 | -65.96%May 1999 | 7mo 28d | 2y 1mo | 2y 9moSep 1998 - Jul 2001 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -60.60%Jul 2002 | 1y 4d | 1y 2mo | 2y 2moJul 2001 - Oct 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -43.85%Oct 2022 | 9mo 14d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ICLR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest 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 DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -59.35% | -1.80% | -57.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.56% | -10.71% | -12.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth 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.
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.
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