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IQVIA Holdings Inc (IQV)
NYSE:IQV
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 23, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.83Last Year’s EPS
2.7Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 17 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call presented solid demand recovery (strong bookings, record backlog), healthy revenue and EPS growth, robust cash generation, and constructive FY2026 guidance alongside strategic AI and M&A investments. Offsetting risks discussed included slightly elevated cancellations, margin pressure driven by pass‑throughs and product mix, and elevated leverage with higher interest expense. On balance, management portrayed confidence in secular growth drivers and positioning to monetize AI and integrated offerings.Company Guidance
Full‑Year Revenue and EPS Growth
Full‑year 2025 revenue of $16.31B, up 5.9% reported (4.8% constant currency); full‑year adjusted diluted EPS $11.92, up 7.1% year‑over‑year.
Strong Q4 Revenue and EPS
Q4 revenue of $4.34B, up 10.3% reported and 8.1% at constant currency (acquisitions ~2 points of growth); Q4 adjusted diluted EPS $3.42, up 9.6% year‑over‑year.
R&D Demand Recovery and Bookings
Q4 net bookings over $2.7B, up 7% YoY and 5% sequentially; net book‑to‑bill ratio 1.18; backlog reached a record $32.7B, up 5.3% YoY with $8.3B expected in next‑12‑months revenue.
Cash Generation and Share Repurchases
Full‑year free cash flow ~$2.51B (≈99% of adjusted net income); Q4 operating cash flow $735M and free cash flow $561M; repurchased $1.244B of shares in 2025 at an average price of $159.
Segment Performance – Q4 and Full Year
Q4: Technology & Analytics Solutions $1.821B (+9.8% reported, +7.1% cc); R&D Solutions $2.33B (+9.1% reported, +8.2% cc); CSMS $210M (+18.6% reported, +15.3% cc). Full‑year recast 2025: Commercial Solutions $6.73B; R&D Solutions $9.57B.
2026 Guidance
FY2026 revenue guidance $17.159B–$17.359B (includes ~150 bps M&A and ~100 bps FX tailwind); adjusted EBITDA $3.975B–$4.25B; adjusted diluted EPS $12.55–$12.85.
Strategic AI & Technology Partnerships and Recognition
Named #1 generative AI leader in life sciences by Everest Group; announced AWS as preferred generative AI cloud provider; multi‑year partnership with NVIDIA; deployed >150 AI agents across 30+ use cases.
Targeted M&A and Capability Expansion
2025 acquisitions to expand Phase I capabilities, early‑stage oncology site networks, patient solutions (Federate Technologies) and payer/provider analytics (Cedar Gate ~ $125–$140M revenue and ~$33M adjusted EBITDA in 2024).
Commercial Resilience
Commercial performance robust in Q4: TAS/Commercial revenue growth of 9.8% reported (7.1% cc) for the quarter and Commercial Solutions 2026 guidance implying ~7%–9% growth.
Recognition & Talent
Named one of the world’s most admired companies by Fortune for the ninth consecutive year and #1 in its category for the fifth consecutive year.
IQV Earnings History
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IQV Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 05, 2026 | $202.54 | $180.96 | -10.65% |
Oct 28, 2025 | $217.43 | $218.13 | +0.32% |
Jul 22, 2025 | $158.96 | $187.38 | +17.88% |
May 06, 2025 | $152.30 | $146.20 | -4.01% |
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FAQ
When does IQVIA Holdings Inc (IQV) report earnings?
IQVIA Holdings Inc (IQV) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 23, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is IQVIA Holdings Inc (IQV) earnings time?
IQVIA Holdings Inc (IQV) earnings time is at Apr 23, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is IQV EPS forecast?
IQV EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 2.83.