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Sep 30, 2023
ICF Q3 2023 Earnings Report
ICF reported strong revenue growth across major markets, record Q3 contract awards, and raised GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS guidance.
Key Takeaways
ICF's Q3 2023 results showed a 7% increase in revenue to $502 million. Net income increased by 24% to $24 million, with diluted EPS at $1.25, also up 24%. Non-GAAP EPS rose by 12% to $1.81. The company achieved a record $875 million in contract awards, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 1.7.
Revenue was $502 million, up 7%.
Net income was $24 million, up 24%; Diluted EPS was $1.25, up 24%.
Non-GAAP EPS was $1.81, up 12%.
Contract awards were a record $875 million, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 1.7.
Forward Guidance
ICF narrowed its full-year 2023 revenue guidance to $1,950 million to $1,980 million and expects subcontractor and other direct costs to be approximately 27% of total revenue. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $212 million to $218 million. The company is raising its guidance ranges for diluted EPS to $5.00 to $5.10, exclusive of special charges, and Non-GAAP EPS to $6.40 to $6.50 due to a lower than anticipated tax rate. Operating cash flow is projected at approximately $150 million in 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Key growth markets, utility consulting, disaster management, IT modernization/digital transformation, and climate, environment, and infrastructure services, represented approximately 80% of total nine-month revenues.
- Year-to-date profitability metrics reflect actions taken to deploy resources to support growth markets, strengthen operating efficiencies, and streamline business.
- Record sales.
- Substantial backlog.
- Robust business development pipeline support expectations for high single-digit organic growth in recurring revenues.
Challenges Ahead
- Full year 2023 guidance includes $60 million in year-to-date revenues from the Commercial Marketing Group and the commercial U.K. events business, which were divested in 2023.
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