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NASDAQ: ICLR Diagnostics & Research
$209.13
▼ $6.35 (−2.95%) today
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24/7 Rating HOLD
Our 12-month price target
$219.98
+2.1% upside by Oct 2027
Price when calculated $215.48 Oct 29, 2026
Street consensus $188.24 18 analysts
Ours vs. the Street +16.9% Our target vs. consensus

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. Recalculated at least weekly and after every earnings report.

How we calculate it →
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$120$160$200Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 29$230.75$219.98$171.96
$120$160$200Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 29$230.75$219.98$171.96

Analyst Sentiment

18ANALYSTS
Buy1056%
Hold739%
Sell16%
The Bottom Line

ICON is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $219.98 suggesting modest upside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
Defensive growth with aging population tailwinds
1.10×
Analyst Consensus
Moderate analyst optimism
+3.0%
Earnings Growth
Significant earnings decline
−3.0%
Volatility Adjustment
Higher volatility stock
−0.5%
Price Position
Upper range of 52-week trading
+0.5%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$160$200$240$280’26’27’28’29’30’31$279.08$257.82$166.78
$160$200$240$280’26’27’28’29’30’31$279.08$257.82$166.78

Prediction History

ICLR Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$160$180$200$220Aug 7Oct 23$209.09$185.27
$160$180$200$220Aug 7Oct 23$209.09$185.27
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$209.09 $185.27 BUY +12.9%
$196.36 $170.18 BUY +15.4%
$191.13 $164.17 BUY +16.4%
$190.40 $162.05 BUY +17.5%
$198.01 $172.33 BUY +14.9%
$211.92 $164.11 BUY +29.1%
$206.15 $169.31 BUY +21.8%
$206.38 $164.85 BUY +25.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICLR stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects ICLR could trade at an average price of $248.73, with a potential range between $186.55 and $310.92. This represents a potential 15.4% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is ICLR a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates ICLR as a HOLD. Near fair value (2.1%) Among Wall Street analysts, 10 rate it Buy, 7 rate it Hold, and 1 rate it Sell.

What is the ICLR stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

Our optimistic scenario for ICLR projects a price of $230.75 over the next 12 months. This represents modest upside of 7.1% from today’s price, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued at current levels even under favorable conditions.

What is the downside risk for ICLR stock?

In our conservative scenario, ICLR could trade as low as $171.96 over the next 12 months, representing a 20.2% decline from current levels. This scenario accounts for potential headwinds including earnings misses, competitive pressures, or broader market weakness.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →