Icl Group Ltd. (ICL)
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$5.50
â–²(4.96% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is held back primarily by normalized post-2022 financial performance (compressed margins/ROE and uneven free cash flow), partially offset by a stable balance sheet. Technicals are supportive but look overextended, while valuation is mixed (negative P/E but a modest dividend). The latest earnings call adds support due to improving results and raised guidance, tempered by cost and currency/geopolitical headwinds.
Positive Factors
Diversified product and end-market mix
ICL’s exposure across potash, phosphates, bromine and specialty formulations spreads revenue across agriculture, food and industrial end markets. This structural diversification reduces reliance on any single commodity cycle and supports long-term resilience and optionality to shift into higher‑margin specialty sales.
Negative Factors
Material margin and earnings deterioration since 2022
ICL’s revenue and profitability have materially weakened from the 2021–2022 peak, compressing ROE and operating leverage. Persistently lower margins reduce cash available for investment or returns and increase sensitivity to commodity, input and currency swings, limiting sustainable earnings power.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified product and end-market mix
ICL’s exposure across potash, phosphates, bromine and specialty formulations spreads revenue across agriculture, food and industrial end markets. This structural diversification reduces reliance on any single commodity cycle and supports long-term resilience and optionality to shift into higher‑margin specialty sales.
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Icl (ICL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$6.54B
Dividend Yield3.36%
Average Volume (3M)1.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.0
Beta (1Y)0.91
Revenue Growth7.80%
EPS Growth-32.94%
CountryUS
Employees12,349
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryAgricultural Inputs
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding1,290,718,400
10 Day Avg. Volume1,797,494
30 Day Avg. Volume1,475,526
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.73
Price to Book (P/B)1.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.03
P/FCF Ratio56.69
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.43Price Target Upside22.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.68B
Icl Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
ICL Group Ltd, a global enterprise specializing in the production of minerals and chemicals, conducts its operations through four distinct business units. The company, which originated as Israel Chemicals Ltd and adopted its current name in May 20...
How the Company Makes Money
ICL makes money by selling mineral- and chemical-based products across several business lines, with revenues largely tied to volumes sold and market pricing for its products and, in some segments, value-added specialty formulations. Key revenue st...
Icl Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 13, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive operational and financial performance: solid top-line growth (+14%), strong profit improvement (adjusted net income +26%, adjusted EBITDA +15%), improved cash flow and a raised full-year EBITDA guidance. These positives are tempered by meaningful and potentially persistent headwinds—most notably sharply higher raw material costs (sulfur >100%), currency (stronger shekel) impacts, geopolitical-induced volatility and regional demand softness (e.g., North America planting delays, Brazil weakness). Management emphasizes resilience, execution, and targeted growth (acquisitions, new India facility) while noting margin pressure in phosphate and uncertainty around commodity and currency dynamics. On balance, the favorable revenue, margin recovery in key segments (notably potash), cash generation and upgraded guidance outweigh the material but manageable risks called out on the call.Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Total sales of $2.0 billion, up 14% year-over-year, driven by growth across all four segments.
Negative Updates
Raw Material Cost Inflation (Sulfur)
Significant raw material cost pressures, notably sulfur more than doubled (>100% increase) in the quarter, materially impacting Phosphate Solutions EBITDA (first-quarter EBITDA $131 million) and compressing margins.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Total sales of $2.0 billion, up 14% year-over-year, driven by growth across all four segments.
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Company Guidance
ICL raised its 2026 guidance by $100 million, now expecting consolidated EBITDA of $1.5–$1.7 billion, potash sales volumes of 4.5–4.7 million metric tons and an annual adjusted tax rate of roughly 30%; management said potash and bromine prices are expected to remain elevated but cautioned on potential headwinds from a stronger shekel and higher raw-material costs (notably sulfur) which it will monitor through 2026.Icl Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
52
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 7.41B | 7.15B | 6.84B | 7.54B | 10.02B | 6.96B |
| Gross Profit | 2.25B | 2.19B | 2.26B | 2.67B | 5.03B | 2.61B |
| EBITDA | 1.37B | 1.35B | 1.38B | 1.67B | 4.04B | 1.72B |
| Net Income | 261.00M | 226.00M | 407.00M | 647.00M | 2.16B | 783.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 13.01B | 12.41B | 11.32B | 11.63B | 11.75B | 11.08B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 581.00M | 496.00M | 442.00M | 592.00M | 508.00M | 564.00M |
| Total Debt | 3.15B | 2.76B | 2.29B | 2.69B | 2.82B | 3.01B |
| Total Liabilities | 6.68B | 6.17B | 5.33B | 5.59B | 6.04B | 6.34B |
| Stockholders Equity | 6.05B | 5.98B | 5.72B | 5.77B | 5.46B | 4.53B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 264.95M | 130.00M | 650.00M | 815.00M | 1.38B | 454.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.06B | 954.00M | 1.36B | 1.59B | 2.13B | 1.06B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -944.26M | -930.00M | -711.00M | -863.00M | -747.00M | -579.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -40.26M | -78.00M | -724.00M | -712.00M | -1.42B | -244.00M |
Icl Technical Analysis
Negative
5.24
Price Trends
5.78
Negative
5.50
Negative
5.59
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.21
Positive
29.01
Positive
3.46
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ICL, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 5.24 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5.89, below the 50-day MA of 5.78, and below the 200-day MA of 5.59, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.21 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 29.01 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 3.46 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ICL.
Icl Risk Analysis
Icl disclosed 60 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Icl reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Icl Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | $15.92B | 9.29 | 35.17% | 2.56% | 20.85% | 46.79% | |
71 Outperform | $1.16B | 9.57 | 40.08% | 12.33% | 19.00% | 61.11% | |
69 Neutral | $461.83M | 32.21 | 2.85% | ― | 9.55% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $6.54B | 25.02 | 4.32% | 3.36% | 7.80% | -32.94% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
55 Neutral | $6.99B | 9.45 | 5.92% | 3.70% | 12.34% | -87.77% | |
45 Neutral | $1.38B | -0.55 | -83.04% | 16.68% | -16.63% | -865.93% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Icl Corporate Events
ICL Secures New Annual Potash Supply Deal with Indian Potash Limited
Jun 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, ICL announced it had signed a new agreement with long-term partner Indian Potash Limited, India’s largest potash importer, to supply 375,000 metric tons of potash over the coming year, with an option for an additional 50,00...
ICL Group Raises $800 Million in BBB- Rated Senior Notes Due 2036
Jun 16, 2026
On June 16, 2026, ICL Group Ltd. announced it had completed a private placement of $800 million in senior unsecured notes due 2036 to institutional investors under Rule 144A and Regulation S. The notes, rated BBB- by SP Global and Fitch, carry a 6...
ICL Group Prices $800 Million Private Senior Notes Offering Due 2036
Jun 9, 2026
On June 9, 2026, ICL Group Ltd. announced it had priced a private offering of $800 million in senior unsecured notes due 2036, bearing a fixed annual interest rate of 6.036% with semi-annual payments and a single principal repayment at maturity. T...
ICL Details $69 Million Dividend and Updates Cross-Border Filing on Form 6-K
Jun 1, 2026
On June 1, 2026, ICL Group Ltd. filed a Form 6-K in the United States, incorporating the report by reference into its existing share incentive registration and its Israeli shelf prospectus, thereby aligning its latest disclosure with both U.S. and...
ICL Group Launches Institutional Senior Notes Offering to Refinance Debt and Fund Growth
Jun 1, 2026
On June 1, 2026, ICL Group Ltd. announced it had launched an offering of new unsecured senior notes, with the final size and terms still to be set. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, notably repaying borrowings under...
ICL Lifts 2026 EBITDA Guidance After Strong First Quarter Results
May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, ICL reported strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, highlighted by a 14% year-on-year increase in sales to $2.0 billion and a 27% rise in operating income to $235 million. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 15% ...
ICL Group Declares $69 Million Cash Dividend for June 2026 Payout
May 13, 2026
ICL Group Ltd. reported that on May 12, 2026, its board of directors approved a cash dividend of $0.05350 per share, totaling about $69 million, with some shareholders to be paid in New Israeli Shekels based on the Bank of Israel exchange rate on ...
ICL Posts Strong Q1 2026 Results on Higher Bromine, Potash and Phosphate Prices
May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, ICL reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with total sales rising 14% year over year to $2.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA climbing 15% to $412 million. Adjusted net income increased 26% to $139 million an...
ICL Secures S&P Reaffirmation of BBB- Rating with Stable Outlook
May 11, 2026
On May 11, 2026, ICL reported that SP reaffirmed its long-term issuer rating at BBB- with a stable outlook, while also maintaining the company’s Israeli local rating at ilAA with a stable outlook. The filing noted that this Form 6-K is incor...
ICL Group Secures Fitch Reaffirmation of BBB- Rating With Stable Outlook
Apr 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, ICL Group Ltd. reported that Fitch Ratings reaffirmed the company’s long-term issuer default rating at BBB- with a Stable Outlook. The confirmation of the investment-grade rating supports ICL’s standing in global cre...
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