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      ICF Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

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      Nov 05, 2026, 16:05 ET

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      ―Third Quarter Marks Return to Year-on-Year Revenue Growth―

      ―Revenue from Federal Government Clients Increased 3.4% Sequentially―

      ―Margin Expansion Benefited from Efficient Contract Delivery and Favorable Contract Mix―

      ―Maintains 2026 Non-GAAP EPS Guidance Midpoint on Lower Revenue―

      Third Quarter Highlights: 

      • Revenue Increased 1% to $470 Million
      • Net Income Was $32 Million; GAAP EPS Was $1.76
      • Non-GAAP EPS1 Increased 19% to $1.98
      • EBITDA1 Was $53.6 Million; Adjusted EBITDA1 Was $54.2 Million, or 11.5% of Total Revenues
      • Contract Awards Were $746 Million, 4.5% Ahead of Last Year and Representing a Quarterly Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.59 and a TTM Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.11

      RESTON, Va., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

      Management Commentary

      John Wasson, chair and chief executive officer, said, "Our third quarter performance demonstrated the return to year-on-year revenue growth that we anticipated would begin in the second half of this year and benefited from our diversified and integrated business model. Revenues from our federal government clients continued to show solid sequential growth in line with our expectations, and revenues from state and local and non-U.S. government clients increased 7.6% and 12.0% year-on-year, respectively.

      "A key highlight of the third quarter was our strong margin performance, benefiting from efficient contract delivery and favorable contract mix. Our Adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.5%, expanding by 10 basis points year-on-year and representing a notable sequential increase. Fixed-price contracts accounted for 50.2% of our third quarter revenues, up from 48.7% in the similar period last year, and together with time & material contracts represented 94.3% of this quarter's revenues. We are closely managing corporate costs, while continuing to invest in technology and professional staff to support client programs and capture new business opportunities.

      "Third quarter revenues from commercial energy clients were considerably below our expectations due to a confluence of factors, most notably a sharp fall-off in contract add-on activity that historically has bolstered second half revenues in our utility programs category. There was a material increase in political and regulatory pressure on utilities in Q3 to develop affordable solutions for their customers, which has caused a slowdown and/or shift in incremental spending priorities for certain existing utility programs. Also, we experienced slower than expected ramp-ups on new contracts. As a result, ICF's revenues from commercial energy clients are expected to increase at a low- to mid-single-digit rate for 2026. We continue to see commercial energy as a long-term growth driver for ICF. Our year-to-date contract awards have been strong, our win rates are increasing, and we are building a meaningful pipeline in areas where we see utility spending expanding, including audits/weatherization, demand response and virtual power plants.

      "This also was a strong quarter for companywide contract awards, which increased 4.5% year-on-year to $746 million. Over 60% of our third quarter awards represented new business, a good indication of how well ICF's capabilities and expertise are aligned with our clients' priorities. Following this solid performance, our business development pipeline stood at $8.2 billion at the end of the third quarter and was well diversified across our client set."

      Third Quarter Business Highlights in Key Long-Term Growth Markets

      Commercial Energy

      ICF manages over 300 energy efficiency programs for 60 utilities in 28 states. Revenues from this part of the company's commercial energy business were similar to last year's levels due to the near-term challenges described above. We continue to see positive underlying momentum supported by year-to-date contract wins and client demand for our expertise as they address affordability issues together with operational imperatives around electrification and data center requirements. Energy advisory revenues increased 14.1% in the quarter and 10.5% year-to-date, with particular strength in our work on grid engineering and planning, transmission and interconnection, integrated power and gas planning, resource adequacy, technical due diligence, and storage. Additionally, our work with hyperscalers is expanding, and we are advising on a broader set of issues created by the scale of data center development, including energy efficiency, community impacts, power supply and reliability. As anticipated, other commercial energy comparisons declined year-on-year due to the wind-down of several wind energy projects through last year's third quarter.

      Commercial energy awards represented approximately 26% of year-to-date contract awards, and commercial energy opportunities represent more than $1.6 billion of our pipeline at the end of the third quarter.

      ICF's energy work includes programs for federal and state agencies that provide us with greater insight into the regulatory and stakeholder environment, which strengthens our ability to meet and often exceed the milestones of our commercial energy contracts.

      Technology Modernization

      ICF has built out its technology modernization capabilities over the last six years, which in the third quarter represented approximately 50% of our revenues from federal government clients. Over 80% of ICF's technology modernization work is performed under outcome-based, fixed-price contracts, the preferred contract vehicles for government technology projects. Additionally, we continue to align our federal portfolio around administration priorities, with increased focus on expanding our footprint in the defense and national security arena, while building our brand in government-wide application modernization.

      While primarily serving federal agency clients, our technology modernization capabilities are deployed across the company's client categories. Technology modernization opportunities represented approximately $2.4 billion of our pipeline at the end of the third quarter.

      State and Local Government/Disaster Recovery

      The 7.6% revenue growth from state and local government clients in the third quarter illustrates ICF's ability to leverage its deep domain expertise and robust technology capabilities across its client sets. Several of the projects driving growth in this client category include developing and managing energy efficiency programs in the Northeast and California, providing advanced technology solutions to several states and territories, and offering our rural health services.

      During the quarter, ICF supported more than 50 active disaster recovery programs in more than 20 states and territories. While we view the disaster management market as a driver of long-term growth, funding delays and the slower pace of major events have constrained near-term activity in this arena. ICF continues to execute substantial rebuilding and mitigation projects utilizing our environmental and climate expertise, and we are helping our clients prepare to take on a larger role in rebuilding and resilience, having significantly increased our on-call contracts with state and local governments. State and local government opportunities represented approximately $1.1 billion of the total pipeline at the end of the third quarter.

      Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

      Third quarter 2026 total revenue was $470.5 million, up 1.1% from the $465.4 million reported in the third quarter of 2025. Subcontractor and other direct costs were 23.6% of total revenues, compared to 24.2% in last year's third quarter. Gross margin was 38.1%, 50 basis points above the prior year period. Operating income was $43.6 million, up 13.6% from $38.4 million, and operating margin expanded by 100 basis points to 9.3% from 8.3% in the prior year period. Net income totaled $31.7 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, up from net income of $23.8 million, or $1.28 per share reported in the third quarter of 2025, benefiting from a tax rate of 15.0% and a lower share count. In the prior year quarter, the company's tax rate was 22.7%.

      Non-GAAP EPS increased 18.6% to $1.98 per share, benefiting from the lower tax rate and share count mentioned above. EBITDA was $53.6 million, up from $52.8 million reported in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $54.2 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin on total revenues was 11.5%, compared to 11.4% in the third quarter of 2025.

      Cash flows from operations were $35.2 million in this year's third quarter. Excluding restricted cash mainly tied to energy efficiency programs, which fluctuates with the timing of incentive payments to utility customers, operating cash flow was $45.5 million, up from $17.3 million reported in the comparable prior year period. For the first nine months of 2026, cash flows from operations were $131.7 million. Excluding restricted cash, year-to-date operating cash flows were $88.7 million, up from $30.2 million in the first nine months of 2025, on a similarly adjusted basis.

      Backlog and New Business

      Total backlog was $3.5 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2026. Funded backlog was $1.8 billion, or approximately 52% of the total backlog. The total value of contracts awarded in the 2026 third quarter was $746 million for a quarterly book-to-bill ratio of 1.59 and trailing twelve-month contract awards totaled $2.0 billion for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.11.

      Commercial Revenue Third Quarter 2026 Highlights

      Commercial revenue was $158.8 million during the quarter, up 1.5% year-over-year.

      • Commercial revenue accounted for 33.8% of total revenue, similar to 33.6% of total revenue in the 2025 third quarter.
      • Commercial energy revenues represented 88.6% of commercial revenue.

      Key Commercial Contracts Awarded in the Third Quarter of 2026

      Notable commercial contract awards won in the third quarter of 2026 included:

      • A contract modification with a Canadian electricity system organization to continue implementing a North American midstream lighting program to expand adoption of energy-efficient technologies by commercial and industrial customers.
      • A new contract with a Mid-Atlantic U.S. electric utility to provide detailed engineering for transmission infrastructure.
      • A new contract with a Mid-Atlantic U.S. utility to provide marketing and customer engagement services supporting its energy efficiency and energy management programs.
      • A recompete contract with a Mid-Atlantic U.S. utility to provide ICF Sightline technology supporting its energy efficiency programs.
      • A new contract with a Mid-Atlantic U.S. utility to provide marketing and customer engagement services supporting its customer programs.
      • A new contract with a Northeastern U.S. utility to support its virtual power plant and battery energy storage program.

      Government Revenue Third Quarter 2026 Highlights

      Revenue from government clients was $311.7 million during the quarter.

      • U.S. federal government revenue was $191.3 million, 3.4% above the $185.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, and 3.5% below the $198.3 million reported in the year-ago third quarter. Year-on-year revenue comparisons were impacted by contract cancellations that occurred in 2025, and a slower pace of new RFPs. Federal government revenue accounted for 40.7% of total revenue, compared to 42.6% of total revenue in the third quarter of 2025.
      • U.S. state and local government revenue was $87.9 million, 7.6% above the $81.7 million reported in the year-ago quarter. State and local government clients represented 18.7% of total revenue, compared to 17.6% in the third quarter of 2025.
      • International government revenue was $32.5 million, up 12.0% from the $29.0 million reported in the year-ago quarter. International government revenue represented 6.9% of total revenue, compared to 6.2% in the third quarter of 2025.

      Key Government Contracts Awarded in the Third Quarter of 2026

      Notable government contract awards won in the third quarter of 2026 included:

      • A recompete contract with a value of $77.8 million with a federal health agency to provide technical assistance, training and capacity-building services to support the effective administration and delivery of state and territory childcare programs.
      • Two new, multiyear work orders under the County of Los Angeles Energy Support Services Master Agreement with a combined ceiling value of $70.9 million to serve as one of three implementers supporting the Southern California Regional Energy Network's public sector energy efficiency programs.
      • Two new contracts with a combined value of $55.9 million with a federal national security agency to modernize technology systems supporting personnel security and vetting operations.
      • Three contracts, one new and two recompetes, with a combined value of $36.4 million with a federal health agency to provide communications, marketing and strategic planning for nutrition and physical activity; prostate cancer awareness; and diabetes health education and support.
      • A new contract with a value of $36.3 million with a federal agency to modernize a survey instrument by transitioning to digital collection, dashboards and AI-assisted tools while maintaining data security and statistical integrity.
      • A recompete contract with a value of $22.6 million with a federal health agency to provide training and technical assistance to strengthen the delivery and effectiveness of early childhood programs serving children and families.
      • A new contract with a value of $17.3 million with a federal public safety agency to modernize call center and case management technologies through platform-as-a-service solutions that enhance customer service and mission operations.
      • A new contract with a value of $17.1 million with a federal law enforcement agency to modernize its human resources case management and hiring systems.
      • A recompete contract with a ceiling value of $27.6 million with a federal environmental agency to provide laboratory, field sampling, data validation and quality assurance services.
      • A recompete contract with a value of $15.4 million with a federal health and human services agency to provide compliance auditing, quality assurance and technical assistance services supporting federally funded care facilities.

      Dividend Declaration

      On November 5, 2026, ICF declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, payable on January 8, 2027, to shareholders of record on December 4, 2026.

      Summary and Outlook

      "ICF is on the path to second half year-on-year revenue growth, and we see positive momentum as we head into 2027. The adjusted EBITDA margin expansion we achieved in the third quarter was notable, our new contract awards were strong, and our business development pipeline is robust, all indications of the underlying strength of our business and effective cost management. Additionally, given ICF's diversified portfolio, we see the midterm election results as a tailwind for our business.

      "For full year 2026, we are expecting revenues to be similar to 2025 levels, with GAAP EPS of approximately $5.95, inclusive of $.11 of special charges. We are maintaining the midpoint of our Non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $7.10, representing 4.9% year-on-year growth and benefiting from improved margins, a lower interest rate and reduced share count. Operating cash flow is expected to range from $135 million to $150 million, excluding the impact of restricted cash.

      "We continue to benefit from the energy of our people, who have shown tremendous dedication and commitment to our clients and embody the strong corporate culture that ICF is known for," Mr. Wasson concluded.

      1 Non-GAAP EPS, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measurements. A reconciliation of all non-GAAP measurements to the most applicable GAAP number is set forth below. Special charges are items that were included within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income but are not indicative of ongoing performance and have been presented net of applicable U.S. GAAP taxes. The presentation of non-GAAP measurements may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

      About ICF

      ICF is a leading global solutions and technology provider. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

      Caution Concerning Forward-looking Statements

      Statements that are not historical facts and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements may concern our current expectations about our future results, plans, operations and prospects and involve certain risks, including those related to: the government contracting industry generally; our dependence on contracts with U.S. federal, state and local, and international government clients for the majority of our revenue; failure by Congress or other governmental bodies to approve budgets and appropriations in a timely fashion, reductions in government spending, and the impact of a lengthy federal government shutdown; the current Administration's policy changes, executive orders, and failure to spend Congressionally mandated appropriations, including the resulting effect on government audits and contract terminations; changes in federal government budgeting and spending priorities; our ability to estimate and control costs under our fixed-price contracts; the realization of our backlog; the dependence of our commercial work on sectors of the global economy that are highly cyclical; and our ability to acquire and successfully integrate businesses. These and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements are described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update these statements in the future.

      Note on Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Measures

      The company does not reconcile its forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, due to the variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections and because not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures (such as the effect of share-based compensation or the impact of future extraordinary or non-recurring events like acquisitions) is available to the company without unreasonable effort. For the same reasons, the company is unable to estimate the probable significance of the unavailable information. The company provides forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures that it believes will be achievable, but it cannot accurately predict all of the components of the adjusted calculations, and the U.S. GAAP financial measures may be materially different than the non-GAAP financial measures.

      Investor Contacts:

      Lynn Morgen, ADVISIRY PARTNERS, lynn.morgen@advisiry.com +1.212.750.5800
      David Gold, ADVISIRY PARTNERS, david.gold@advisiry.com +1.212.750.5800

      Company Information Contact:
      Lauren Dyke, ICF, lauren.dyke@ICF.com +1.571.373.5577

      ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

      Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

      (Unaudited)












      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,

      September 30,

      (in thousands, except per share amounts)  


      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Revenue


      $                    470,497


      $                 465,405


      $              1,382,492


      $               1,429,178

      Direct Costs


      291,310


      290,545


      859,803


      891,512

      Operating costs and expenses:









      Indirect and selling expenses


      125,632


      122,261


      367,787


      377,169

      Depreciation and amortization


      9,908


      14,168


      36,512


      43,665

      Total operating costs and expenses


      135,540


      136,429


      404,299


      420,834

      Operating income


      43,647


      38,431


      118,390


      116,832

      Interest, net


      (6,372)


      (7,861)


      (19,846)


      (23,620)

      Other income (expense)


      58


      176


      (1,041)


      (2,515)

      Income before income taxes


      37,333


      30,746


      97,503


      90,697

      Provision for income taxes


      5,600


      6,980


      18,300


      16,419

      Net income


      $                     31,733


      $                   23,766


      $                  79,203


      $                    74,278










      Earnings per Share:









      Basic


      $                         1.77


      $                       1.29


      $                      4.38


      $                        4.03

      Diluted


      $                         1.76


      $                       1.28


      $                      4.36


      $                        4.01










      Weighted-average Shares:









      Basic


      17,939


      18,432


      18,063


      18,447

      Diluted


      18,055


      18,526


      18,174


      18,542










      Cash dividends declared per common share


      $                         0.14


      $                       0.14


      $                      0.42


      $                        0.42










      Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax


      3,299


      (1,733)


      3,908


      1,712

      Comprehensive income, net of tax


      $                     35,032


      $                   22,033


      $                  83,111


      $                    75,990

      ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

      Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures (2) 

      (Unaudited)












      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,


      September 30,

      (in thousands, except per share amounts)


      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Reconciliation of  EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (3)









      Net income


      $                  31,733


      $                  23,766


      $                79,203


      $                74,278

      Interest, net


      6,372


      7,861


      19,846


      23,620

      Provision for income taxes


      5,600


      6,980


      18,300


      16,419

      Depreciation and amortization 


      9,908


      14,168


      36,512


      43,665

      EBITDA 


      53,613


      52,775


      153,861


      157,982

      Acquisition and divestiture-related expenses (4)


      290


      25


      984


      479

      Severance and other costs related to staff realignment (5)


      255


      359


      614


      2,909

      Charges and adjustments related to facility consolidations and office closures (6)


      11


      —


      983


      (138)

      Total Adjustments


      556


      384


      2,581


      3,250

      Adjusted EBITDA


      $                  54,169


      $                  53,159


      $              156,442


      $              161,232










      Net Income Margin Percent on Revenue (7)


      6.7 %


      5.1 %


      5.7 %


      5.2 %

      EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue (8)


      11.4 %


      11.3 %


      11.1 %


      11.1 %

      Adjusted EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue (8)


      11.5 %


      11.4 %


      11.3 %


      11.3 %










      Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (3)









      U.S. GAAP Diluted EPS


      $                      1.76


      $                      1.28


      $                    4.36


      $                    4.01

      Acquisition and divestiture-related expenses


      0.02


      —


      0.05


      0.02

      Severance and other costs related to staff realignment


      0.01


      0.02


      0.02


      0.16

      Charges and adjustments related to facility consolidations and office closures


      —


      —


      0.06


      (0.01)

      Amortization of intangible assets acquired in business combinations (9)


      0.23


      0.49


      1.07


      1.50

      Income tax effects of the adjustments (10)


      (0.04)


      (0.12)


      (0.22)


      (0.38)

      Non-GAAP Diluted EPS


      $                      1.98


      $                      1.67


      $                    5.34


      $                    5.30










      (2) These tables provide reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures to the most applicable U.S. GAAP numbers. While we believe that these Non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating our financial information, they should be considered supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Other companies may define similarly titled Non-GAAP measures differently and, accordingly, care should be exercised in understanding how we define these measures. 










      (3) Reconciliations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS were calculated using numbers as reported in U.S. GAAP.










      (4) These are primarily third-party costs related to potential and/or closed acquisitions and integration of closed acquisitions.










      (5) These costs are due to involuntary employee termination benefits for (i) our officers and (ii) a group of employees who have been notified that they will be terminated as part of a business reorganization or exit. 










      (6) These charges and adjustments are related to previously exited leased facilities and the closure of certain international offices.










      (7) Net Income Margin Percent on Revenue was calculated by dividing net income by revenue.










      (8) EBITDA Margin Percent and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue were calculated by dividing the Non-GAAP measure by the corresponding revenue.










      (9) The amortization of intangible assets acquired from business combinations totaled $4.2 million and $9.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $19.4 million and $27.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.










      (10) Income tax effects were calculated using the effective tax rate, adjusted for certain discrete items, if any, of 15.0% and 22.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and 18.8% and 23.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

      ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

      Consolidated Balance Sheets








      September 30, 2026


      December 31, 2025

      (in thousands, except share amounts)


      (Unaudited)


      ASSETS





      Cash and cash equivalents


      $                       5,138


      $                      5,297

      Restricted cash


      89,955


      47,984

      Accounts receivable, net


      229,810


      237,996

      Contract assets


      213,384


      186,684

      Prepaid expenses and other current assets


      28,273


      18,390

      Income tax receivable


      20,656


      18,087

      Total Current Assets


      587,216


      514,438

      Property and equipment, net


      52,057


      58,357

      Goodwill


      1,251,534


      1,252,207

      Other intangible assets, net


      65,329


      81,555

      Operating lease - right-of-use assets


      98,489


      106,274

      Other assets


      47,257


      37,340

      Total Assets


      $                 2,101,882


      $               2,050,171






      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY





      Accounts payable


      $                      90,814


      $                  123,524

      Contract liabilities


      39,361


      43,444

      Lease liabilities - current


      18,137


      21,491

      Accrued salaries and benefits


      88,629


      95,578

      Accrued subcontractors and other direct costs


      59,659


      48,900

      Accrued expenses and other current liabilities


      121,879


      71,340

      Total Current Liabilities


      418,479


      404,277

      Debt


      372,122


      401,355

      Lease liabilities - non-current


      136,097


      148,493

      Deferred income taxes


      29,928


      6,837

      Other long-term liabilities


      58,874


      60,727

      Total Liabilities


      1,015,500


      1,021,689






      Commitments and Contingencies










      Stockholders' Equity:





      Preferred stock, par value $.001; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued


      —


      —

      Common stock, par value $.001; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 24,560,674 and 24,378,749 shares
      issued at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively; 17,942,455 and 18,247,837
      shares outstanding at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively


      25


      24

      Additional paid-in capital


      481,249


      465,779

      Retained earnings


      1,027,716


      956,077

      Treasury stock, 6,618,219 and 6,130,912 shares at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025,
      respectively


      (413,088)


      (379,970)

      Accumulated other comprehensive loss


      (9,520)


      (13,428)

      Total Stockholders' Equity


      1,086,382


      1,028,482

      Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity


      $                 2,101,882


      $               2,050,171

      ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

      (Unaudited)



      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,

      (in thousands)


      2026


      2025

      Cash Flows from Operating Activities





      Net income


      $                         79,203


      $                         74,278

      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:





      Provision for (recovery of) credit losses


      458


      (305)

      Deferred income taxes and unrecognized income tax benefits


      18,882


      20,186

      Non-cash equity compensation


      13,314


      12,915

      Depreciation and amortization


      36,512


      43,665

      Other operating adjustments, net


      1,932


      3,837

      Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions:





      Net contract assets and liabilities


      (32,368)


      (22,676)

      Accounts receivable


      7,334


      26,829

      Prepaid expenses and other current assets


      (7,996)


      (2,470)

      Operating lease assets and liabilities, net


      (6,197)


      (6,774)

      Accounts payable


      (32,460)


      (21,099)

      Accrued salaries and benefits


      (6,773)


      (22,143)

      Accrued subcontractors and other direct costs


      11,405


      (25)

      Accrued expenses and other current liabilities


      50,598


      (9,804)

      Income tax receivable and payable


      (2,583)


      (30,566)

      Other liabilities


      487


      396

      Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities


      131,748


      66,244






      Cash Flows from Investing Activities





      Payments for purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software


      (14,080)


      (14,745)

      Other investing, net


      (322)


      403

      Net Cash Used in Investing Activities


      (14,402)


      (14,342)






      Cash Flows from Financing Activities





      Advances from Credit Facility


      1,191,161


      1,048,671

      Payments on Credit Facility


      (1,220,728)


      (1,011,838)

      Other short-term borrowings, net


      295


      (5,822)

      Dividends paid


      (7,605)


      (7,775)

      Stock repurchases


      (33,118)


      (42,036)

      Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan


      2,156


      2,524

      Payments of debt issuance costs


      (4,442)


      —

      Repayment of finance lease obligations


      (2,020)


      (1,950)

      Net Cash Used in Financing Activities


      (74,301)


      (18,226)

      Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash


      (183)


      1,433






      Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash


      42,862


      35,109

      Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, Beginning of Period


      56,324


      18,817

      Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, End of Period


      $                         99,186


      $                         53,926






      Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information





      Cash paid during the period for:





      Interest


      $                         17,948


      $                         20,045

      Income tax payments, net of refunds


      $                           2,575


      $                         27,431

      ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

      Supplemental Schedule (11)



















      Revenue by client market


      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,


      September 30,



      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Energy, environment, infrastructure, and disaster recovery


      54 %


      53 %


      53 %


      51 %

      Health and social programs


      32 %


      33 %


      33 %


      34 %

      Security and other civilian & commercial


      14 %


      14 %


      14 %


      15 %

      Total


      100 %


      100 %


      100 %


      100 %



















      Revenue by client type


      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,


      September 30,



      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      U.S. federal government


      41 %


      43 %


      40 %


      45 %

      U.S. state and local government


      18 %


      17 %


      18 %


      17 %

      International government


      7 %


      6 %


      8 %


      6 %

      Total Government


      66 %


      66 %


      66 %


      68 %

      Commercial


      34 %


      34 %


      34 %


      32 %

      Total


      100 %


      100 %


      100 %


      100 %



















      Revenue by contract mix


      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,


      September 30,



      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Time-and-materials


      44 %


      44 %


      44 %


      44 %

      Fixed-price


      50 %


      49 %


      50 %


      49 %

      Cost-based


      6 %


      7 %


      6 %


      7 %

      Total


      100 %


      100 %


      100 %


      100 %











      (11) As is shown in the supplemental schedule, we track revenue by key metrics that provide useful information about the nature of our operations. Client market provide insight into the breadth of our expertise. Client type is an indicator of the diversity of our client base.  Revenue by contract mix provides insight in terms of the degree of performance risk that we have assumed.


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