Is IQV a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 44.1/100. It is ranked #2,340 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 66/100, Momentum 32/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for IQV?

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 44.1 ranks it #2,340 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is IQV in?

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. operates in the Industrials sector (Business Services industry) with a market cap of $28.94 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does IQV pay a dividend?

IQV does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is IQV's P/E ratio?

IQV has a trailing P/E ratio of 25.30x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is IQV?

IQV's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 23.5%. ROE: 17.1% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is IQV valued compared to peers?

IQV's value factor score is 66/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 25.3x, EV/EBITDA 13.6x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is IQV's debt level?

IQV's debt-to-equity ratio is 352%. Sector average: 70%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

IQV has a beta of 1.13, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 57/100.

Does IQV have high short interest?

IQV's short interest factor score is 26/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

IQV Stock Analysis: Reduce (Score 44.1/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
IQV	-0.97%	-3.42%	-2.10%	-25.76%	+16.84%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.90%	-7.02%	-2.44%	-25.40%	-12.68%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-0.58%	-8.15%	-2.98%	-36.33%	-22.05%	-	-	-

Metric	IQV	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	25.3x	-11%
EV/EBITDA	13.6x	+139%
Price / Book	4.3x

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STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.4x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.6x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	22.0x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
IQV IQVIA HOLDINGS INC.	44	50	66	32	25.3x	17.1%	23.5%	7.1%	7.5%	352.0x	$28.9B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.2%	-	-	-	-	-	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	0.2%	-	-	-	-	-	11.8%	7.5%	7.6%	6.2%	10.1%
ROE %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%	0.0%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%
ROIC %	8.4%	26.0%	28.7%	25.6%	24.7%	18.2%	3.5%	3.7%	3.5%	3.0%	3.5%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.2%

0.3%

0.4%

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

0.2%

11.8%

7.5%

7.6%

6.2%

10.1%

ROE %

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

0.2%

0.0%

ROA %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

8.4%

26.0%

28.7%

25.6%

24.7%

18.2%

3.5%

3.7%

3.5%

3.0%

3.5%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$15.8B	$16.3B	$15.4B	$15.0B	$14.4B	$13.9B	$11.4B	$11.1B	$10.4B	$9.7B	$6.9B	$5.7B
	$915M	—	—	—	—	—	$3.9B	$3.8B	$3.7B	$3.4B	$2.1B	$1.6B
Gross Margin	23.5%	---	---	---	---	---	34.0%	34.2%	35.2%	35.0%	30.3%	28.3%
	—	$2.0B	$2.0B	$2.1B	$2.1B	$2.0B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$1.3B	$1.2B	$1.2B	$1.0B	$322M	$145M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$14.1B	$13.2B	$13.0B	$12.6B	$12.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$2.1B	$2.2B	$2.2B	$2.0B	$1.8B	$1.4B	$731M	$777M	$741M	$665M	$642M	$647M
EBIT	$2.1B	$2.2B	$2.2B	$2.0B	$1.8B	$1.4B	$731M	$777M	$741M	$665M	$642M	$647M
EBITDA	$2.1B	$2.2B	$2.2B	$2.0B	$1.8B	$1.4B	$2.1B	$2.0B	$1.9B	$1.7B	$909M	$789M
Operating Margin	13.3%	13.4%	14.3%	13.2%	12.5%	10.0%	6.4%	7.0%	7.1%	6.9%	8.5%	11.3%
EBITDA Margin	13.3%	13.4%	14.3%	13.2%	12.5%	10.0%	18.5%	18.3%	18.1%	17.3%	13.2%	13.8%
	—	$729M	$670M	$672M	$416M	$375M	$429M	$471M	$416M	$365M	$175M	$110M
	—	$1.6B	$1.7B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.1B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$252M	$301M	$101M	$260M	$163M	$72M	$116M	$59M	-$992M	$345M	$159M
	$1.1B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.1B	$971M	$308M	$227M	$284M	$1.3B	$130M	$388M
Net Margin	7.1%	8.3%	8.9%	9.1%	7.6%	7.0%	2.7%	2.1%	2.7%	13.4%	1.3%	6.8%
	$7.91	$7.91	$7.57	$7.39	$5.82	$5.05	$1.46	$0.98	$1.27	$5.86	$0.77	$3.15
Diluted EPS	$7.91	$7.84	$7.49	$7.29	$5.72	$4.95	$1.46	$0.98	$1.27	$5.86	$0.77	$3.15
Weighted Avg Basic	—	172M	181M	184M	188M	191M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	174M	183M	186M	191M	195M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$15.8B

$16.3B

$15.4B

$15.0B

$14.4B

$13.9B

$11.4B

$11.1B

$10.4B

$9.7B

$6.9B

$5.7B

$915M

—

$3.9B

$3.8B

$3.7B

$3.4B

$2.1B

$1.6B

Gross Margin

23.5%

---

34.0%

34.2%

35.2%

35.0%

30.3%

28.3%

—

$2.0B

$2.1B

$2.0B

—

Depreciation

—

$1.3B

$1.2B

$1.0B

$322M

$145M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$14.1B

$13.2B

$13.0B

$12.6B

$12.5B

—

$2.1B

$2.2B

$2.0B

$1.8B

$1.4B

$731M

$777M

$741M

$665M

$642M

$647M

EBIT

$2.1B

$2.2B

$2.0B

$1.8B

$1.4B

$731M

$777M

$741M

$665M

$642M

$647M

EBITDA

$2.1B

$2.2B

$2.0B

$1.8B

$1.4B

$2.1B

$2.0B

$1.9B

$1.7B

$909M

$789M

Operating Margin

13.3%

13.4%

14.3%

13.2%

12.5%

10.0%

6.4%

7.0%

7.1%

6.9%

8.5%

11.3%

EBITDA Margin

13.3%

13.4%

14.3%

13.2%

12.5%

10.0%

18.5%

18.3%

18.1%

17.3%

13.2%

13.8%

—

$729M

$670M

$672M

$416M

$375M

$429M

$471M

$416M

$365M

$175M

$110M

—

$1.6B

$1.7B

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.1B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$252M

$301M

$101M

$260M

$163M

$72M

$116M

$59M

-$992M

$345M

$159M

$1.1B

$1.4B

$1.1B

$971M

$308M

$227M

$284M

$1.3B

$130M

$388M

Net Margin

7.1%

8.3%

8.9%

9.1%

7.6%

7.0%

2.7%

2.1%

2.7%

13.4%

1.3%

6.8%

$7.91

$7.57

$7.39

$5.82

$5.05

$1.46

$0.98

$1.27

$5.86

$0.77

$3.15

Diluted EPS

$7.91

$7.84

$7.49

$7.29

$5.72

$4.95

$1.46

$0.98

$1.27

$5.86

$0.77

$3.15

Weighted Avg Basic

—

172M

181M

184M

188M

191M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

174M

183M

186M

191M

195M

—

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. Do?

IQVIA Holdings Inc. provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through three segments: Technology & Analytics Solutions, Research & Development Solutions, and Contract Sales & Medical Solutions. The Technology & Analytics Solutions segment offers a range of cloud-based applications and related implementation services; real world solutions that enable life sciences and provider customers to generate and disseminate evidence, which informs health care decision making and improves patients' outcomes; and strategic and implementation consulting services, such as advanced analytics and commercial processes outsourcing services. This segment also provides country level performance metrics related to sales of pharmaceutical products, prescribing trends, medical treatment, and promotional activity across various channels, including retail, hospital, and mail order; and measurement of sales or prescribing activity at the regional, zip code, and individual prescriber level. The Research & Development Solutions segment offers project management and clinical monitoring; clinical trial support; virtual trials; and strategic planning and design services, as well as central laboratory, genomic, bioanalytical, ADME, discovery, and vaccine and biomarker laboratory services. The Contract Sales & Medical Solutions segment provides health care provider and patient engagement services, and scientific strategy and medical affairs services. It serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device and diagnostic, and consumer health companies. The company has a strategic collaboration with HealthCore, Inc. The company was formerly known as Quintiles IMS Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to IQVIA Holdings Inc. in November 2017. IQVIA Holdings Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Business Services industry. The company is led by CEO Ari Bousbib and employs approximately 86,000 people, headquartered in DURHAM, North Carolina. With a market capitalization of $28.9B, IQV is one of the prominent companies in the Industrials sector.

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 44.1/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.IQV ranks #2,340 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. ranks #383 of 752 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

IQV Stock Price and 52-Week Range

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) currently trades at $167.34. The stock lost $1.64 (1.0%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for IQV is $247.04, which means the stock is currently trading -32.3% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $134.65, putting the stock 24.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.5M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is IQV Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) carries a value factor score of 66/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 25.30x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a discount of 11%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 4.32x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.81x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, IQV trades at 13.61x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, IQV's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 17.1%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 3.8% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. reports gross margins of 23.5%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 13.3% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 7.1%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Revenue growth is running at 7.5% on a trailing basis, compared to 6.4% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

IQV Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 352.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 0.75x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $14.96B. Cash and equivalents stand at $1.81B.

IQV has a beta of 1.13, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. is 57/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. reported revenue of $15.84B and earnings per share (EPS) of $7.91. Net income for the quarter was $1.13B. Gross margin was 23.5%. Operating income came in at $2.10B.

In FY 2025, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. reported revenue of $16.31B and earnings per share (EPS) of $7.91. Net income for the quarter was $1.36B. Revenue grew 5.9% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $2.18B.

In Q3 2025, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. reported revenue of $4.10B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.94. Net income for the quarter was $332M. Revenue grew 5.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $553M.

In Q2 2025, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. reported revenue of $4.02B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.55. Net income for the quarter was $266M. Revenue grew 5.3% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $506M.

Over the past 8 quarters, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $3.81B to $15.84B. Investors analyzing IQV stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

IQV Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among growth-oriented companies in the Business Services industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Industrials dividend stocks may want to explore other Industrials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

IQV Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) has a momentum factor score of 32/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 30/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 26/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

IQV vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) ranks #383 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places IQV in the lower half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing IQV against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full IQV vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

IQV Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy IQV? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. suggests caution. The value score of 66/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 32/100, a headwind for near-term performance.

In summary, IQVIA HOLDINGS INC. (IQV) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 44.1/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on IQV stock.

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