Zacks Investment Research·1d ago
ICFI Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Margin Gains, Revenues MissICF International's Q3 2026 earnings top estimates despite a revenue miss, as stronger margins and contract awards boost profitability and backlog.
ICFI's fundamental outlook is mixed: revenue has contracted 7.3% year-over-year to $474.5M in Q2 2026, yet gross margin expanded to 37.2% and operating margin held at 8.4%, reflecting cost discipline and mix shift.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | $1.98+3.1% vs $1.92 | $470M-4.1% vs $491M |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | $1.86+12.7% vs $1.65 | $474M-0.8% vs $478M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $1.50-3.2% vs $1.55 | $438M-2.5% vs $449M |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $1.47-3.9% vs $1.53 | $444M+0.6% vs $441M |
ICF International's Q3 2026 earnings top estimates despite a revenue miss, as stronger margins and contract awards boost profitability and backlog.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for ICF (ICFI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
ICF International NASDAQ: ICFI returned to year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter of 2026 but lowered its full-year revenue outlook after utility clients paused spending on some incremental energy-efficiency work.
ICF International (ICFI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.67 per share a year ago.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for ICF International, Inc. (ICFI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $79.68 | $1.44B | 14.91 | -7.27% | 5.29% | 9.2% | 0.71% | |
| $611.16 | $13.5B | 25.19 | 10.89% | 5.55% | 12.37% | — | |
| $146.30 | $6.19B | 16.48 | -2.9% | 5.13% | 25.89% | 1.03% | |
| $195.71 | $5.4B | 22.63 | 2.44% | 5.86% | 15.43% | — | |
| $8.83 | $171.41M | -3.72 | -8.23% | -12.03% | -38.73% | — | |
| $288.74 | $11.38B | 15.60 | 8.23% | 5.42% | 13.95% | 1.88% |
ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 6, 2026·SEC
Jun 25, 2026·SEC
Jun 24, 2026·SEC
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ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) reported $1.83B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.87B in fiscal year 2025. That is 1243% more than the $139.5M of fiscal year 2004.
ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) revenue fell by 5.2% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) earned $96.5M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 5.3% net margin).
Yes. ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) pays a dividend that yields 0.71% at the current price, a small yield.
ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) had a return on equity (ROE) of 9.2% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
ICF International, Inc. (ICFI) generated $186.4M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
