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ICON plc (ICLR) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$211.36 -1.91% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $211.14

ICON plc (ICLR) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 3% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate) →
ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $16.50B
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As of 2026-11-02, ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $211.36 (-1.91% 1D, market cap $16.50B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, ICLR ranks #77 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Commercial Physical & Biological Resarch), ICLR carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 71.9x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.1%. By comparison, CRL (Charles River Laboratories International Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.4%, cap $17.95B) and MEDP (Medpace Holdings Inc.) posts a B+ grade (80/100 RQD, P/E 42.0x, ROIC 27.9%, cap $18.95B). Among the 5-stock peer group, INCY leads on earnings multiple (18.4x) while INCY leads on capital efficiency (42.4% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ICLR?
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Per ICLR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001060955), ICON plc generated $8.25B in revenue (+0.8% YoY), $229.3M in net income, and $862.0M in free cash flow against $16.27B in total assets and $2.87B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 72x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $211.15 (-0.10%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 10.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B
Cash (12)Whales (18)SEC (14)Macro (16)CEO (11)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.8% Base Target
$264 Bull$224 Base$173 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ICLR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ICLR SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+18/20 pts (25% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±9.7% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+16/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 95% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 75.7 (OVERBOUGHT (>70))

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 9 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
63
Grade C+$164.34+6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
66
Grade B-$174.19+5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
68
Grade B-$182.98+15.5% Next Q
Current
71
Grade B-$211.36+6.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, ICLR faces multiple-compression risk if 71.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Priced at 72x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($173.67) or 200D SMA ($146.13) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($223.72) toward Bear Floor ($173.32).

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ICLR Smart-Money Thermometer: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING

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ICLR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +88.76%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $214.2H $215.5L $211.4C $211.4VOL 1.80M
RES: $221.4SUP: $160.1SMA50: $173.7SMA200: $146.1
$226.9$194.4$162.0$129.6$97.16RES $221.4SUP $160.1$211.42026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
46.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Health Care Rank #77 of 1016 ⚔️ CRL vs ICLR Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (ICLR vs. CRL, MEDP, INCY, IQV)

Industry: Biotechnology: Commercial Physical & Biological Resarch (12 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ICON plc (ICLR) ranks #77 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #77 by equity capitalization ($16.50B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, INCY leads on earnings valuation at 18.4x trailing P/E, while INCY leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 42.4% ROIC and 92.8% gross margin. INCY currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 84/100 (A-) compared with ICLR at 71/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ICLR ACTIVE
ICON plc
B- 71/100 71.9x — 3.1% -1.91% $16.50B Benchmark Subject
CRL
Charles River Laboratories International Inc.
C 63/100 — — 0.4% -4.44% $17.95B /crl-vs-iclr →
MEDP
Medpace Holdings Inc.
B+ 80/100 42.0x — 27.9% -3.77% $18.95B /medp-vs-iclr →
INCY
Incyte Corp.
A- 84/100 18.4x 92.8% 42.4% +3.07% $23.68B /incy-vs-iclr →
IQV
IQVIA Holdings Inc.
C 64/100 33.3x — 9.4% -2.81% $45.33B /iqv-vs-iclr →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001060955

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), ICON plc (ICLR) reported GAAP revenue of $8.25B (+0.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $8.19B , and +2.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $229.3M, operating cash flow of $1.04B, and free cash flow of $862.0M (-22.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, ICLR closed FY2025 with $16.27B in total assets against $2.87B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.20, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $8.25B $229.3M $1.04B $862.0M $16.27B $2.87B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $8.19B $739.1M $1.29B $1.12B $16.63B $3.40B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $8.05B $554.2M $1.16B $798.6M $9.67B $2.26B

3. ICLR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ICLR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $211.36 (-1.91% 1D, market cap $16.50B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, ICLR ranks #77 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ICLR compare to CRL and MEDP in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Commercial Physical & Biological Resarch), ICLR carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 71.9x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.1%. By comparison, CRL (Charles River Laboratories International Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.4%, cap $17.95B) and MEDP (Medpace Holdings Inc.) posts a B+ grade (80/100 RQD, P/E 42.0x, ROIC 27.9%, cap $18.95B). Among the 5-stock peer group, INCY leads on earnings multiple (18.4x) while INCY leads on capital efficiency (42.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ICLR?

Per ICLR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001060955), ICON plc generated $8.25B in revenue (+0.8% YoY), $229.3M in net income, and $862.0M in free cash flow against $16.27B in total assets and $2.87B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 72x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ICLR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ICLR last traded at $211.36 (-1.91% on volume of 2,580,652 shares), positioning the stock +21.70% above its 50-day simple moving average ($173.67) and +44.64% above its 200-day simple moving average ($146.13). Across its 52-week range of $66.57 to $219.04, ICLR sits at the 95.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 75.7 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.7% ($190.86 to $231.86).

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Are ICLR insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies ICLR leadership and institutional positioning as: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING.

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ICLR — ICON plc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:14:18Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, ICON plc scores 71 out of 100, a B- grade labeled "Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 (ROIC 3.1%; FCF yield 5.22%), Whale 13F Flow at 18/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 11/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 16/20 (Beta 1.08; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 14/20 (Altman Z 2.2; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.31). For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is institutional positioning, which is the main upside driver the rating identifies. The weakest pillar is the cash engine, where a 3.1% ROIC sits against a 71.9 trailing P/E, indicating that the valuation depends heavily on future earnings expansion rather than current returns on capital. Insider conviction is moderate, and the balance sheet is rated sound but not exceptional. Taken together, the rating frames the stock as one where institutional support is strong while valuation tradeoffs remain significant.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
215.48$16.5B71.966.931.730%1.08$66.57 - $219.043.1%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$8251.3M$442.8M$229.3MN/A$862.0M$647.3M$2872.6M
FY 2024$8189.0M$1032.4M$739.1MN/A$1118.6M$538.8M$3396.4M
FY 2023$8054.9M$904.7M$554.2MN/A$798.6MN/A$2261.8M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose modestly across the three periods while net income fell from $739.1M in FY 2024 to $229.3M in FY 2025. Market data shows an operating margin of 5.4% and a net margin of 2.8%, with ROIC at 3.1%. The Altman Z-Score of 2.2 and Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 are cited in the forensic pillar of the RQD rating, and Debt/Equity is listed at 0.31. Free cash flow was $862.0M in FY 2025 against $1118.6M in FY 2024.

Open Questions

  • What drove the drop in net income from $739.1M (FY 2024) to $229.3M (FY 2025), and is it recurring?
  • What are the scale and timing of the record wins and fresh buyback referenced in the news?
  • What specific earnings figures were reported in Q3 2026?
  • Which institutions and insiders are accumulating, and at what size?
  • What are the company's specific products, customers, and revenue mix?

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ICLR Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $211.36?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ICLR (B- • RQD 71/100) a Buy at $215.48?

Welcome to the ICLR (ICON plc) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 71/100 (Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation) in Biotechnology: Commercial Physical & Biological Resarch. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (71.9x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $174.54 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $215.48

Pump the brakes on ICLR — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ICLR, but look at what you are paying: 71.9x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless ICON plc expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $273.66 (+27.0%)
Spot @ $215.48

ICLR cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ICLR, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Biotechnology: Commercial Physical & Biological Resarch and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $215.48 (52-wk range $66.57 - $219.04), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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