Sharemaestro company-news research for ICON PLC (ICLR), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NASDAQ United States Provisional evidence

Company news sentiment

Latest ICLR news and sentiment

ICON PLC

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

30-day score50Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score 17/100 evidence confidence 100% direct company focus 20 current stories across 3 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 169.31week of 11 Sep 2026
Main news subjectEarnings81/100 share of current news
News data statusHealthy21 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Early balanced news score

20 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.

Observed headline tone45/100 Published 30-day score50/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline ICON plc Stock Price: ICLR Stock Chart, Market Cap & News Today CoinGecko ยท 12 Sep 2026 22:59

What supports the score

Direct evidence

20 current stories are mapped specifically to ICLR.

Source breadth

The score uses 3 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

What limits the score

Too little evidence

The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.037.

Confidence

Confidence is 17/100, below the threshold for a firm score.

50/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
17/100
Confidencethin evidence
100%/100
Company news20 company stories
88/100
Story agreement12/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
18 Aug: 2 stories19 Aug: 4 stories20 Aug: 1 stories25 Aug: 2 stories26 Aug: 2 stories27 Aug: 1 stories28 Aug: 2 stories30 Aug: 1 stories01 Sep: 2 stories10 Sep: 1 stories12 Sep: 1 stories 18 Aug: tone 53, 2 stories19 Aug: tone 36, 4 stories20 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories25 Aug: tone 55, 2 stories26 Aug: tone 51, 2 stories27 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories28 Aug: tone 52, 2 stories30 Aug: tone 42, 1 stories01 Sep: tone 50, 2 stories10 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories12 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories 95505
16 Aug31 Aug14 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence1
0.037 after freshness weighting
Source breadth60
3 independent publishers
Company relevance100
share tied directly to this company
Freshness27
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement88
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix56
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Early company-news score

Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.

26 completed price weeks12 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
20 Mar 2026: close 99.7, indexed 100.027 Mar 2026: close 102.08, indexed 102.403 Apr 2026: close 114.19, indexed 114.510 Apr 2026: close 106.81, indexed 107.117 Apr 2026: close 119.68, indexed 120.024 Apr 2026: close 102.17, indexed 102.501 May 2026: close 112.85, indexed 113.208 May 2026: close 124.49, indexed 124.915 May 2026: close 116.38, indexed 116.722 May 2026: close 116.78, indexed 117.129 May 2026: close 136.07, indexed 136.505 Jun 2026: close 149.45, indexed 149.912 Jun 2026: close 146.18, indexed 146.619 Jun 2026: close 146.0, indexed 146.426 Jun 2026: close 169.86, indexed 170.403 Jul 2026: close 173.06, indexed 173.610 Jul 2026: close 167.72, indexed 168.217 Jul 2026: close 170.0, indexed 170.524 Jul 2026: close 165.76, indexed 166.331 Jul 2026: close 163.565, indexed 164.107 Aug 2026: close 164.51, indexed 165.014 Aug 2026: close 163.15, indexed 163.621 Aug 2026: close 172.23, indexed 172.728 Aug 2026: close 170.02, indexed 170.504 Sep 2026: close 164.85, indexed 165.311 Sep 2026: close 169.31, indexed 169.8 26 Jun 2026: news score 51, close 169.86, 5 stories5103 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 173.06, 7 stories10 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 167.72, 10 stories5017 Jul 2026: news score 49, close 170.0, 13 stories24 Jul 2026: news score 53, close 165.76, 19 stories5331 Jul 2026: news score 60, close 163.565, 38 stories07 Aug 2026: news score 61, close 164.51, 56 stories6114 Aug 2026: news score 57, close 163.15, 69 stories21 Aug 2026: news score 52, close 172.23, 69 stories5228 Aug 2026: news score 52, close 170.02, 60 stories04 Sep 2026: news score 50, close 164.85, 41 stories5011 Sep 2026: news score 50, close 169.31, 21 stories50 Price index 182.4 136.8 91.2 News score 100 50 0
20 Mar16 Jun11 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price+69.8%latest close 169.31
News score change-1first to latest comparable week
One-week response+2.7%Price confirming higher
Fair-value position-20.1%Below fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
11 Sep 202650USD 169.31+2.7%
04 Sep 202650USD 164.85-3.0%
28 Aug 202652USD 170.02-1.3%
21 Aug 202652USD 172.23+5.6%
14 Aug 202657USD 163.15-0.8%
07 Aug 202661USD 164.51+0.6%
31 Jul 202660USD 163.565-1.3%
24 Jul 202653USD 165.76-2.5%
Provisional evidence

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Earnings
Earnings4912 stories ยท 60%
Market update503 stories ยท 15%
Guidance502 stories ยท 10%
Analyst action591 stories ยท 5%
Balance sheet551 stories ยท 5%
Deals and strategy501 stories ยท 5%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

56/100 independence
MarketBeat474 stories ยท 20%
Stock Titan542 stories ยท 10%
Sahm502 stories ยท 10%
Vinanet251 stories ยท 5%
DirectorsTalk Interviews611 stories ยท 5%
Market source541 stories ยท 5%
CoinGecko501 stories ยท 5%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Life Sciences10Earnings10Financial Markets8Finance7Mergers And Acquisitions1IPO1Healthcare1Estimate Revisions1Earnings Report1Earnings Release1

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

44 comparable readings ยท 86 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move+050 to 50 ยท Broadly stable
Observed range49โ€“6250 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth20stories at latest stored reading ยท +19
Confidence17/100Provisional ยท +17
20 Jun50 neutral14 Sep 17:35
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
14 Sep 17:3550+017/100 (0)20 (-1)Provisional
12 Sep 23:5950+017/100 (-1)21 (-6)Provisional
10 Sep 23:5950-118/100 (-9)27 (-24)Provisional
01 Sep 23:5951+027/100 (-3)51 (0)Provisional
30 Aug 23:5951-130/100 (+2)51 (-9)Provisional
28 Aug 23:5952+028/100 (-2)60 (-4)Provisional
27 Aug 23:5952-130/100 (-2)64 (-4)Provisional
26 Aug 23:5953+132/100 (+3)68 (+1)Provisional

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 1-20 of 20

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

#1Not directional
CoinGeckoDirect company coverageStored article

ICON plc Stock Price: ICLR Stock Chart, Market Cap & News Today

This article provides an overview of ICON plc (ICLR), noting that it is a pre-IPO company not yet listed on public stock exchanges. It highlights that tokenized ICON plc (RICLR) is issued by Reality and currently has no active trading pairs on listed exchanges. The content also includes market data for various tokenized RWAs and other financial statistics from CoinGecko.

IPOFinancial MarketsLife SciencesBlockchain
Published
12 Sep 2026 22:59
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 1.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2Not directional
Kalkine MediaDirect company coverageStored article

ICON PLC (NASDAQ: ICLR) Releases Unaudited Interim Financial Statements in September 9 Filing

ICON PLC (NASDAQ: ICLR) announced that it released unaudited, non-consolidated, non-statutory interim financial statements on September 9, which were officially signed by CFO Nigel Clerkin. This filing serves to inform investors about the interim nature of the financial data and its non-consolidated and non-statutory status. The report was submitted as a foreign private issuer report in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

EarningsFinance
Published
10 Sep 2026 22:32
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 3.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3Not directional
AD HOC NEWSDirect company coverageScored from headline

Icon plc stock holds steady as Q2 2026 results support full-year guidance

Published
01 Sep 2026 12:09
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 13.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#4Not directional
Stock Traders DailyDirect company coverageStored article

(ICLR) Movement as an Input in Quant Signal Sets

The article discusses an AI-driven analysis for Icon Plc (ICLR), highlighting weak near-term sentiment potentially leading to long-term weakness. It details an exceptional risk-reward short setup and outlines three institutional trading strategies: Position Trading, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging, each tailored to different risk profiles with specific entry, target, and stop-loss zones. The analysis also includes multi-timeframe signal analysis, showing support and resistance levels.

Financial MarketsLife Sciences
Published
01 Sep 2026 03:56
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Negative financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 13.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#542Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Wellington Management Group LLP Sells 592,983 Shares of Icon Plc $ICLR

Wellington Management Group LLP decreased its stake in Icon Plc by 10% in Q2 2026, selling 592,983 shares but still holding 6.95% of the company valued at $924.1 million. Icon reported quarterly EPS of $2.56, slightly beating estimates, with revenue up 2.3% year-over-year to $2.06 billion. The stock has a "Hold" rating from analysts with an average target price of $170.40, while insiders have sold $1.57 million worth of stock in the last three months.

EarningsFinanceFinancial MarketsLife Sciences
Published
30 Aug 2026 20:06
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 38/100
30-day weight
54.7% of the score ยท 14.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6Not directional
Market sourceDirect company coverageStored article

Icon PLC (ICLR) Up 2.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Icon PLC (ICLR) shares have risen 2.5% since its last earnings report, underperforming the S&P 500. The company's Q2 2026 earnings missed estimates, but revenues surpassed expectations. While Icon PLC reiterated its full-year financial guidance, estimates for the stock have been trending downward, and it currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

EarningsEarnings Per ShareEarnings ReleaseEarnings ReportEstimate RevisionsFinancial Markets
Published
28 Aug 2026 11:30
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Improving financial comparison
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 17.3d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#8Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Icon (ICLR) Institutional Ownership 2026 $ICLR

Icon (ICLR) currently has 95.61% institutional ownership, with 282 institutional buyers and 200 institutional sellers over the last 12 months. Major institutional investors include Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Wellington Management Group LLP, and Invesco Ltd. The article details specific institutional shareholdings and changes, along with total inflows and outflows.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
27 Aug 2026 20:06
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 17.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#959Tone
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

Icon Plc (NASDAQ:ICLR) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Analysts

Analysts have given Icon Plc (NASDAQ:ICLR) an average rating of "Hold," with a consensus price target of $170.40, which is slightly below its current trading price. The company recently reported quarterly earnings that narrowly beat expectations, with adjusted EPS of $2.56 and revenue of $2.06 billion. Insider selling has occurred, with 9,531 shares worth approximately $1.57 million sold in the last 90 days, while institutional investors hold a significant 95.61% stake.

EarningsFinancial MarketsLife Sciences
Published
26 Aug 2026 21:36
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 32/100
30-day weight
4.5% of the score ยท 18.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#10Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageScored from headline

Icon (ICLR) Stock Forecast and Price Target 2026 $ICLR

Published
26 Aug 2026 07:00
News subject
Guidance
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 19.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#11Not directional
StocktwitsDirect company coverageScored from headline

Why Is ICLR Stock Down Today? Icon Flags Accounting Issues, Withdraws FY25 Guidance

Published
25 Aug 2026 10:23
News subject
Guidance
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 20.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1261Tone
DirectorsTalk InterviewsDirect company coverageStored article

ICON plc (ICLR) Stock Analysis: Navigating Growth in Diagnostics & Research with a 7.74% Upside

ICON plc (ICLR), a global healthcare services provider, is analyzed for its investment potential, showing a $13.29 billion market cap and a 7.74% potential upside based on analyst ratings. The company's financial stability is highlighted by its $622.6 million free cash flow, despite no dividend payouts, indicating a focus on reinvestment and growth. With diverse service offerings and a positive technical outlook, ICON is positioned for growth in the evolving healthcare industry.

EarningsFinancial MarketsLife Sciences
Published
25 Aug 2026 06:43
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 40/100
30-day weight
25.6% of the score ยท 20.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#13Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

ICON plc (ICLR) posts top-1% ESG score and 73% emissions cut

ICON plc announced its 2025 ICON Cares ESG Report, achieving an EcoVadis Platinum score (top 1% of assessed organizations) and improving its CDP Climate Change score. The company significantly reduced its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 73.56% and sourced 97.05% of its global electricity from renewable sources. ICON also supported over 1,370 clinical studies for more than 411,400 patients and was recognized for its workplace culture and AI innovations.

EarningsLife Sciences
Published
20 Aug 2026 13:11
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 25.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#14Not directional
BioSpaceDirect company coverageStored article

ICON Releases 2025 ICON Cares Report, Highlighting Progress in Patient Impact, Innovation and Sustainability

ICON plc has released its 2025 ICON Cares Report, showcasing significant advancements in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities. The report highlights the company's achievements in sustainability, including earning EcoVadis Platinum Medal status, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and progressing towards science-based targets. ICON also detailed its impact on patient care, its use of AI in clinical trials, and its commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and global community support.

AIClinical TrialsESGEarningsHealthcareLife Sciences
Published
19 Aug 2026 14:25
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.1d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#15Not directional
TradingViewDirect company coverageStored article

ETFs Investing in ICON Plc Stocks

This article lists various ETFs that hold ICON Plc stocks, providing a table with details such as market value, weight, issuer, management style, focus, expense ratio, AUM, price, change, relative volume, and 3-year NAV total return for each fund. The purpose is to offer investors an accessible way to explore ETFs that include ICON Plc in their holdings, highlighting the diversified opportunities and lower risk associated with such investments.

Financial MarketsLife Sciences
Published
19 Aug 2026 12:41
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Negative financial language
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#17Not directional
MoomooDirect company coverageStored article

Icon PLC | 6-K: Report of foreign private issuer (related to financial reporting)

This article consists solely of the title "Icon PLC | 6-K: Report of foreign private issuer (related to financial reporting)" and a single word "Document". It indicates that Icon PLC has filed a 6-K report, which is a filing submitted by foreign private issuers to the SEC to provide information not otherwise covered by forms 20-F or 40-F. The content suggests the article itself is a placeholder or an extremely brief notification of such a document.

EarningsFinance
Published
19 Aug 2026 08:40
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.4d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#18Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR) swaps secured loans for $2.15B in new notes

ICON plc, through its subsidiary ICON Investments Six Designated Activity Company, has issued $2.15 billion in senior unsecured notes across three tranches, due in 2029, 2031, and 2036. The proceeds were used to repay outstanding secured term loans, redeem existing secured notes, and settle a bridge facility, leading to the release of collateral and subsidiary guarantees. This strategic move by ICON plc refinances existing secured debt, optimizing its capital structure.

FinanceLife Sciences
Published
18 Aug 2026 13:41
News subject
Balance sheet
Why this score
Balance sheet strengthened
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 27.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#19Not directional
White & Case LLPDirect company coverageStored article

White & Case advises ICON on its US$2.15 billion notes offering and related secured debt refinancing

White & Case LLP advised ICON plc on its US$2.15 billion notes offering, executed by its subsidiary ICON Investments Six Designated Activity Company. The proceeds from this offering were used to repay ICON's outstanding secured term and bridge loans and redeem secured 2027 notes. The White & Case team, led by partners Rafael Roberti, Ross Sturman, Binoy Dharia, Kimberly Petillo-Dรฉcossard, and Anthony Tama, successfully coordinated the refinancing, ensuring the release of all collateral and subsidiary guarantees.

FinanceLife SciencesMergers And Acquisitions
Published
18 Aug 2026 11:41
News subject
Deals and strategy
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 27.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#20Not directional
SahmDirect company coverageStored article

Does ICONโ€™s Shift to an Unsecured Capital Structure Reshape the Bull Case for ICLR?

ICON Investments Six Designated Activity Company has refinanced US$2.15 billion in senior secured notes, moving ICON towards a fully unsecured capital structure. This shift simplifies the balance sheet and offers more flexibility, though it also subtly alters the risk profile. While this move supports ICON's investment narrative as a tech-enabled clinical research partner, the company still faces challenges with margin compression and a stock valuation potentially 30% above fair value.

EarningsFinance
Published
15 Aug 2026 19:41
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Strategic partnership
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 29.9d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated

Earlier company news

ICLR news archive

82 older headlines

Stored newest first for historical research. It starts after the newest three pages above and then continues through older news. Each archive page is loaded only when it is opened.

Older news is kept in the archive

There are 82 older ICLR headlines. Open one page at a time when you need them.

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2 not scored

A news provider linked these stories to ICLR, but the headline and available text are not mainly about ICON PLC. They are kept here for transparency and do not affect the score, confidence, history or wider market totals.

Provider mentions are kept separate

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How to read the score

The score shows direction

It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.

Confidence is separate

Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme.

Price is confirmation

Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.

What the page does

It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.

Evidence context