NASDAQ$ICFI

ICF International Inc · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

ICF's first quarter results for 2024 were reported, showing revenue growth and increased profitability.

ICF reported a record first quarter with a 2% increase in revenue to $494 million, or 9% excluding divestitures. Net income was $27 million, with GAAP EPS at $1.44 and non-GAAP EPS at $1.77. Contract awards were $495 million, resulting in a trailing twelve-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.23. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

  • Revenue increased by 2% to $494 million, and 9% excluding the impact of divestitures.
  • Net income reached $27 million, with GAAP EPS at $1.44, a 66% increase.
  • Non-GAAP EPS was $1.77, reflecting a 25% increase.
  • Contract awards totaled $495 million, with a trailing twelve-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.23.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$494M

Previous: $483M+2.3%
EPS

$1.44

Previous: $1.42+1.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$5.23M

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

$27.3M

Previous: $16.4M+66.6%
Net Income

$27.3M

Previous: $16.4M+66.6%
Operating Income

$40.9M

Previous: $31.5M+30.2%
Gross Profit

$184M

Previous: $171M+7.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$3.68M

Previous: $5.36M-31.3%
Total Assets

$2.02B

Previous: $2.07B-2.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$3.55M

Previous: $3.75M-5.3%

Revenue & EPS history

ICF · Revenue · Quarterly

$494M

Q1 2024+2.3%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 8 of 15 quarters(53%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

ICF reaffirmed its full year guidance for 2024, expecting organic revenues from continuing operations to range from $2.03 billion to $2.10 billion, EBITDA to range from $220 million to $230 million, GAAP EPS to range from $5.25 to $5.55, excluding special charges, and Non-GAAP EPS to range from $6.60 to $6.90. Full year 2024 operating cash flow is expected to be approximately $155 million.

Tailwinds

  • Strong demand from commercial and government clients.
  • Continued benefit from energy efficiency and utility consulting, as well as climate and infrastructure services.
  • Disaster management work progressing with new contract wins.
  • Significant long-term growth opportunities in public health and IT modernization/digital transformation within the federal government arena.
  • Strong backlog and current visibility support the full year guidance.

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 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

-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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
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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