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ICON plc update on issuance of full-year 2026 guidance On

Key Takeaway: ICON plc has announced its intention to issue full-year 2026 guidance alongside the fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results. This decision follows prior updates on the timing of the guidance issuance. The announcement contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and subject to various risks and uncertainties, which may lead to actual results differing from those projected. Investors are advised to exercise caution regarding these statements.

Market Sentiment Analysis

POSITIVE FACTORS

  • ICON plans to provide guidance for full-year 2026, indicating proactive communication with investors.
  • The issuance of guidance is anticipated during the fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, showing a structured approach.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The forward-looking statements carry inherent risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results.
  • Potential difficulties in maintaining client relationships and managing new contracts may affect performance.

Full Press Release Details

ICON plc update on issuance of full-year 2026 guidance
On January 7, 2025, ICON plc announced that, further to prior updates regarding the timing for issuance of full-year 2026 guidance, ICON confirms that it intends to issue full-year 2026 guidance alongside the release of our fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results.
This statement contains forward-looking statements, including statements about our financial guidance. These statements are based on management's current expectations and information currently available, including current economic and industry conditions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or actual results, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those stated in this statement. The forward-looking statements are subject to future events, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the statements, including, but not limited to, the ability to enter into new contracts, maintain client relationships, manage the opening of new offices and offering of new services, the integration of new business mergers and acquisitions, as well as other economic and global market conditions and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in SEC reports filed by ICON, all of which are difficult to predict and some of which are beyond our control. For these reasons, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements when making investment decisions. The word expected and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made and we do not undertake any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More information about the risks and uncertainties relating to these forward-looking statements may be found in SEC reports filed by ICON, including its Form 20-F, F-1, F-4, S-8, F-3 and certain other reports, which are available on the SEC's website at http www.sec.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When will ICON plc issue its 2026 guidance?

ICON plc plans to issue its full-year 2026 guidance with the Q4 and full-year 2025 results.

What are forward-looking statements?

Forward-looking statements include predictions about financial performance based on current expectations and conditions.

Are ICON's forward-looking statements guaranteed?

No, these statements are not guarantees and may differ from actual outcomes due to various risks.

Where can I find more information on risks?

More details on risks related to forward-looking statements are available in ICON's SEC filings.

Who to contact for investor inquiries?

For inquiries, contact Investor Relations at +1 888 381 7923.

Last updated: Jan 7, 2026