Zacks Research Brokers Lower Earnings Estimates for ICFI

ICF International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICFI) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for ICF International in a report issued on Thursday, March 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the business services provider will earn $1.55 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.69. The consensus estimate for ICF International’s current full-year earnings is $7.44 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for ICF International’s Q2 2026 earnings at $1.73 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.89 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.78 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.95 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.97 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.08 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.05 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.68 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $8.58 EPS.

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The business services provider reported $1.47 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.53 by ($0.06). ICF International had a net margin of 4.89% and a return on equity of 12.42%. The firm had revenue of $443.67 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $440.90 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.87 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. ICF International has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.550-1.55 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 6.950-7.250 EPS.

Several other equities analysts also recently commented on the company. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on ICF International from $82.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Canaccord Genuity Group initiated coverage on ICF International in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. They set a “buy” rating and a $115.00 target price for the company. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $102.00 target price on shares of ICF International in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of ICF International in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $102.33.

ICF International Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of ICFI stock opened at $65.94 on Monday. ICF International has a 52-week low of $65.00 and a 52-week high of $101.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a current ratio of 1.27. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.20 billion, a PE ratio of 13.35 and a beta of 0.44. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $82.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $85.70.

ICF International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 27th will be issued a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 27th. ICF International’s dividend payout ratio is 11.34%.

Insider Buying and Selling at ICF International

In other news, Director Randall Mehl acquired 1,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $74.30 per share, for a total transaction of $81,730.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 21,574 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,602,948.20. This trade represents a 5.37% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 1.39% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ICF International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ICFI. Tributary Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in ICF International by 126.6% during the 3rd quarter. Tributary Capital Management LLC now owns 464,584 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $43,113,000 after buying an additional 259,581 shares in the last quarter. Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC raised its holdings in shares of ICF International by 92.0% during the 3rd quarter. Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC now owns 328,181 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $30,455,000 after acquiring an additional 157,295 shares in the last quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of ICF International during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $974,000. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of ICF International by 0.6% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 454,451 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $38,502,000 after purchasing an additional 2,786 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Third Avenue Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of ICF International by 12.4% in the fourth quarter. Third Avenue Management LLC now owns 52,864 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $4,509,000 after purchasing an additional 5,840 shares in the last quarter. 94.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

ICF International News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ICF International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised several future-quarter and longer‑term earnings forecasts (notably Q3 2026 to $1.89, Q4 2026 to $1.78, Q3 2027 to $2.08, Q4 2027 to $2.05 and FY2028 to $8.58), which implies stronger expected earnings power beyond the immediate quarters. Zacks raises multiple forward estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ net effect is mixed: it nudged FY2026 slightly higher to $6.95 (from $6.92) while leaving the broader consensus near $7.44; that keeps longer‑term growth expectations intact but does not dramatically change the street’s full‑year view. Zacks FY2026 / consensus context
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut several nearby estimates (Q1 2026 lowered from $1.69 to $1.55, Q2 2026 from $1.75 to $1.73, Q2 2027 from $2.03 to $1.97 and trimmed FY2027 to $7.68 from $7.92), which increases short‑term earnings uncertainty—the most relevant timeframe for near‑term stock performance. Zacks cuts near‑term estimates

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ: ICFI), commonly known as ICF, is a global consulting and digital services provider specializing in the intersection of strategy, technology, and policy. The firm delivers integrated services and solutions to government and commercial clients in areas such as energy and environment, health and social programs, transportation, infrastructure, technology, and marketing and communications. ICF’s offerings span strategic planning, data analytics, program evaluation, digital transformation, and implementation support.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, ICF has grown through both organic expansion and targeted acquisitions to broaden its capabilities and geographic reach.