Icf International (ICFI)
NASDAQ:ICFI
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.66Last Year’s EPS
1.66Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced meaningful operational positives—stabilizing federal revenue (sequential +8.6%), strong international growth (+~17.5%), solid commercial energy momentum, a healthy $8.5B pipeline, $3.4B backlog, resilient margins, and improved leverage and cash metrics—against notable near-term weaknesses including a 10.3% year-over-year revenue decline in Q1, lower EPS and a Q1 tax-rate headwind, and timing-related revenue shifts totaling ~$12M. Management reiterated full-year guidance, emphasized margin and cost initiatives, and signaled opportunistic M&A and continued investment in growth areas. Overall the narrative is one of stabilization and cautious recovery with material short-term headwinds that management expects to recover over the year.Company Guidance
Federal Revenue Stabilization
Sequential federal revenues rose 8.6% to $182.3M in Q1, management indicates the federal business has stabilized with expected sequential improvement in Q2 and Q3 and year-over-year federal growth anticipated in Q4 2026.
Strong International Growth
International government revenues increased ~17.5% year-over-year in Q1, driven by recent single-award contract wins in Europe and the U.K., and management expects continued strong double-digit international growth for the year.
Commercial Energy Momentum
Commercial energy advisory delivered mid-teens growth in Q1; overall commercial energy revenue was reported up 2% but would have been +8.3% in Q1 absent an $8M timing shift on fixed-price programs, and management remains confident in long-term double-digit growth in this segment.
Healthy Book-to-Bill and Awards
ICF was awarded $450M in contracts in Q1, maintaining a 12-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.21; new business (including modifications) represented 65% of awards and the company reports winning north of 90% of recompetes.
Large Business Development Pipeline and Backlog
Business development pipeline stood at $8.5B and backlog was $3.4B at quarter end (approximately 51% funded), providing multi-quarter visibility into future revenues.
Margin Resilience and Profitability Metrics
Gross margin ticked up 10 basis points to 38.1%; adjusted EBITDA was $48.9M with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.2% (essentially stable vs prior-year 11.3%); management expects full-year adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 10–20 basis points.
Improving Cash and Leverage Metrics
Net debt declined to $436M from $499M year-over-year; adjusted leverage improved slightly to 2.23x from 2.25x; operating cash used was $3.1M in Q1 versus $33M used in prior-year Q1; DSO improved to 74 days from 81 days.
Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet Actions
Management repurchased ~217,500 shares in Q1, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, and completed a credit facility refinancing to support opportunistic M&A while maintaining the dividend and buyback flexibility.
Reiterated Full-Year Guidance
Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance: revenues $1.89B–$1.96B (≈3% growth at midpoint), GAAP EPS $5.95–$6.25, non-GAAP EPS $6.95–$7.25 (≈5% growth at midpoint); full-year tax rate expected ≈20.5%.
ICFI Earnings History
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ICFI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $74.50 | ― | ― |
Feb 26, 2026 | $79.55 | $82.95 | +4.28% |
Oct 30, 2025 | $85.14 | $79.98 | -6.06% |
Jul 31, 2025 | $83.45 | $87.99 | +5.44% |
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FAQ
When does Icf International (ICFI) report earnings?
Icf International (ICFI) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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ICFI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.66.