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Why ICF International (ICFI) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term

Building an investment portfolio from scratch can be difficult, especially if you're new to investing. It's easy to feel overwhelmed with so many different investment options out there, but focusing on stocks that are set to outperform the market over the next 12 months is an excellent place to start.

Now, let's take a deep dive into a great stock that could be just the right addition to your portfolio.

Why You Should Pay Attention to ICF International (ICFI)

Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, ICF International, Inc. is a provider of professional services and technology-based solutions to government and commercial clients. The company’s primary services include advisory, analytics, digital, engagement and program implementation services. These services are offered in four markets namely, energy, environment and infrastructure; health, education, and social programs; safety and security, and consumer and financial.

On April 23, 2018, ICFI was added to the Zacks Focus List at $66.60 per share. Shares have increased 47.18% to $98.02 since then.

For fiscal 2022, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $5.25. ICFI boasts an average earnings surprise of 14.8%.

Moreover, analysts are expecting ICF International's earnings to grow 8.9% for the current fiscal year.

Because stock prices react to revisions, buying stocks with rising earnings estimates can be very profitable. Focus List stocks like ICFI offer investors a great opportunity to get into a company whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.


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