Icon PLC Reports Strong Q4 Earnings, Exceeding Expectations

DUBLIN 18, Ireland (AP) - Icon PLC (ICLR) announced a robust fourth-quarter performance, with net income reaching $260 million. Earnings per share amounted to $3.16, while adjusted earnings stood at $3.43 per share, surpassing Wall Street estimates.

Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research had projected earnings of $3.42 per share. Revenue for the quarter reached $2.04 billion, in line with industry expectations.

For the full year, Icon PLC reported a profit of $791.5 million ($9.53 per share) on revenue of $8.28 billion. Looking ahead, the company anticipates full-year earnings in the range of $13 to $15 per share, with revenue between $8.05 billion and $8.65 billion.