ICON Public (ICLR) CAO Emer Lyons Sells $50K of Stock
Key Points
- Emer Lyons, the Chief Accounting Officer, sold 272 shares at an average price of $182.37 on October 23, 2026.
- After the sale, she holds 990 shares, cutting her stake by about 21.55%.
- As of October 26, 2026, ICON's stock recently traded around $185.27, about equal to its closing price on the day of the sale.
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Emer Lyons, Chief Accounting Officer at ICON Public Limited Company, sold 272 shares of the company on October 23, 2026, for about $49,604. The sale was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC. Lyons' average sale price was $182.37 per share, which matches the stock's closing price on that day.
Lyons now owns 990 shares after this transaction, representing a 21.55% decrease in her holdings. This sale comes as ICON's stock has been performing well, trading above its 50-day moving average by about 9.8% and its 200-day moving average by 27.5%.
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Other Institutional Activity in ICON Public Limited Company
Several other institutional investors have made notable moves regarding ICON. Harris Associates L P increased its holdings by 1,841,151 shares, totaling 4,351,317 shares worth about $755.9 million. Brandes Investment Partners added 658,321 shares, bringing its total to 1,435,053 shares valued at approximately $249.3 million. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership also grew its position by 357,643 shares, ending with 8,636,406 shares worth about $1.6 billion.
ICON Public Limited Company Stock Down 0.1%
As of October 26, 2026, ICON's stock recently traded around $185.27, which is about equal to its closing price of $185.27 on October 23. Currently, the stock is below its 52-week high of $203.91 by about 9.1% but is above its 52-week low of $66.57 by 178.3%. The stock is also trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating a positive trend.
Recent Earnings
ICON reported trailing twelve-month revenue of about $8.29 billion and an EPS of $0.95. The company's revenue growth year-over-year stands at 1.2%. ICON is set to announce its next earnings on October 27, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at ICON Public Limited Company
Aside from Emer Lyons, other insiders have sold shares as well. For instance, Nigel Clerkin, the Chief Financial Officer, sold 2,267 shares on August 11, 2026, while Director Linda Sue M.D. Grais sold 841 shares on the same date. These sales highlight a trend among insiders to liquidate some of their holdings.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 30, 2026, Truist Securities upgraded ICON to a Buy rating with a price target of $207.00, up from a previous target of $159.00. Citigroup has maintained a Neutral rating with a target of $180.00, indicating varied sentiment among analysts regarding the stock's future performance. The consensus recommendation is a Buy, with a mean price target of $188.24.
About ICON Public Limited Company
ICON Public Limited Company is a clinical research organization that provides outsourced development and commercialization services. It operates globally, specializing in managing clinical trials across various phases from compound selection to Phase IV studies. This sale by Emer Lyons comes amid a backdrop of positive analyst sentiment and institutional investment in the company.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on ICON's upcoming earnings announcement on October 27, 2026, and any further insider trading activity. Emer Lyons' recent sale is part of a broader trend among company insiders liquidating shares, which could reflect various factors influencing their decisions.
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Source: Emer Lyons's Form 4 filing on $ICLR (Oct 23, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts