ICON's $650 Million Power Play: Can This Bold Move Reverse a 21% Stock Plunge?

GuruFocus.com10-26

ICON plc (NASDAQ:ICLR) just faced a rocky week, with its Q3 earnings report missing the mark and triggering a steep 21% stock slide. Revenue came in at $2.03 billion, down slightly from last year, as ...

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Revenue came in at $2.03 billion, down slightly from last year, as budget cuts from two big clients and delays in biotech studies hit harder than expected. The company adjusted its full-year outlook accordingly but didn't sit still. In a decisive move, ICON doubled down on its commitment to shareholders, approving a fresh $250 million share buyback, bringing the total to $650 million. Shares bounced back 3% on the news, signaling renewed investor confidence.\n\nWarning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with ICLR.\n\nBut ICON isn't just playing defense. The company landed a new strategic partnership with a top 10 pharma, bolstering its pipeline even amid the challenges. This win could inject fresh momentum into ICON's business, complementing its hefty $24.3 billion backlog, which is up 9.4% from last year. 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