NASDAQ$ICFI
ICF International Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
ICF's first quarter results for 2020 were reported, demonstrating revenue growth and strategic contract awards.
ICF reported a 5% increase in total revenue to $358 million, driven by growth in government and commercial energy sectors. Diluted EPS was $0.55, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.83. Contract awards increased by 23% to $357 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.06.
- Total revenue increased by 5% to $358 million.
- Diluted EPS was $0.55, including $0.16 in special charges.
- Non-GAAP EPS reached $0.83.
- Contract awards grew by 23% to $357 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.06.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ICF · Revenue · Quarterly
$358M
Forward guidance
ICF revised its full year 2020 guidance due to economic uncertainty, now expecting revenue of $1.450 to $1.510 billion and EBITDA of $126.0 million to $136.0 million. GAAP earnings per diluted share is expected to range from $2.85 to $3.15, and non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to range from $3.50 to $3.80. Operating cash flow is expected to be approximately $110 million.
Tailwinds
- Substantial backlog.
- Recession-resistant revenue mix.
- Strong balance sheet.
- Record business development pipeline.
- Expect a progressive return to more normalized business conditions in the second half of this year.
Headwinds
- Challenging business and economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact our events work for European government clients and our commercial marketing services business.
- Lower year-on-year revenue performance in our commercial marketing and international government businesses due to COVID-19.
- Reduction from our initial 2020 revenue expectations of approximately 9%.
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on events work for European government clients.
- COVID-19 pandemic impact on commercial marketing services business.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
-0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.5%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
38 / 65 earnings
Positive
+19.7%
Q4 2013
Best reaction
-20.7%
Q4 2024
Worst reaction
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.2% | -12.6% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +4.5% | -0.5% | +2.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.3% | -2.7% | -8.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -6.6% | -1.1% | +0.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -20.7% | -18.1% | -13.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.9% | -0.1% | -19.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +9.0% | +4.4% | +12.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.1% | +4.6% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.6% | -1.3% | -4.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.2% | +4.9% | +13.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.5% | +6.8% | +11.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +2.0% | +2.1% | +9.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | +6.0% | +10.2% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | -10.5% | -9.5% | -5.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +5.8% | +5.8% | +6.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +3.3% | +0.8% | +4.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.3% | -3.2% | +7.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.1% | +3.9% | -1.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.2% | +0.2% | +3.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.5% | +1.1% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.0% | +1.9% | +8.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.0% | +11.2% | +9.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +9.9% | +5.7% | +1.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | -6.1% | -9.0% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.6% | -0.4% | -19.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.4% | -0.6% | +7.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.3% | -6.3% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.1% | -0.5% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.9% | +3.0% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.4% | -7.0% | -4.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.9% | +0.7% | +10.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.7% | -3.9% | +5.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.7% | +6.8% | +4.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.6% | -1.4% | +0.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.3% | -0.1% | +13.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +7.8% | +7.1% | +7.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -16.5% | -20.1% | -20.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.1% | +5.3% | +19.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.5% | -0.2% | +2.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +8.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +19.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +11.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -9.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -4.9% | — | — |
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