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IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US46266C1053
CUSIP
46266C1053
IPO Date
May 9, 2013

Highlights

Market Cap
$29.32B
Enterprise Value
$45.35B
EPS (TTM)
$7.89
PE Ratio
21.60
PEG Ratio
1.76
Total Revenue (TTM)
$16.31B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$4.29B
EBITDA (TTM)
$3.46B
Year Range
$134.65 - $247.05
Target Price
$240.73
ROA (TTM)
4.54%
ROE (TTM)
20.91%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in IQVIA Holdings Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) has returned -24.34% so far this year and -3.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IQV has returned 9.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


IQVIA Holdings Inc.

1D
2.64%
1M
-4.63%
YTD
-24.34%
6M
-10.21%
1Y
-3.27%
3Y*
-5.00%
5Y*
-2.95%
10Y*
9.71%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 9, 2013, IQV's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.24%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +32.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, IQV closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 22, 2025 with a return of +17.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -16.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.10%-22.31%-4.63%-24.34%
20252.47%-6.24%-6.62%-12.04%-9.51%12.30%17.94%2.66%-0.46%13.96%6.26%-2.00%14.71%
2024-10.01%18.70%2.32%-8.35%-5.47%-3.49%16.45%2.16%-5.80%-13.15%-2.42%-2.16%-15.07%
202311.97%-9.13%-4.60%-5.36%4.61%14.15%-0.45%-0.51%-11.62%-8.09%18.40%8.07%12.93%
2022-13.20%-6.04%0.47%-5.72%-1.26%0.81%10.73%-11.49%-14.82%15.75%3.98%-6.02%-27.38%
2021-0.76%8.43%0.18%21.51%2.33%0.90%2.22%4.86%-7.77%9.13%-0.88%8.88%57.47%

Benchmark Metrics

IQVIA Holdings Inc. has an annualized alpha of 1.67%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.41 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 10, 2013.

  • This stock participated in 128.95% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 128.59% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.41 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.67%
Beta
1.10
0.41
Upside Capture
128.59%
Downside Capture
128.95%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IQV ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


IQV Risk / Return Rank: 3535
Overall Rank
IQV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3636
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IQV Sortino Ratio Rank: 3434
Sortino Ratio Rank
IQV Omega Ratio Rank: 3434
Omega Ratio Rank
IQV Calmar Ratio Rank: 3737
Calmar Ratio Rank
IQV Martin Ratio Rank: 3737
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


IQVBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.08

0.90

-0.97

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.20

1.39

-1.19

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.03

1.21

-0.18

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.11

1.40

-1.51

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.26

6.61

-6.87

Explore IQV risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


IQVIA Holdings Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the IQVIA Holdings Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the IQVIA Holdings Inc. was 51.52%, occurring on May 23, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current IQVIA Holdings Inc. drawdown is 39.66%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-51.52%Dec 31, 2021852May 23, 2025
-49.43%Feb 13, 202027Mar 23, 2020114Sep 2, 2020141
-29.32%Jul 30, 2015133Feb 8, 2016159Sep 23, 2016292
-19.17%Sep 28, 201860Dec 24, 201833Feb 12, 201993
-14.91%Feb 20, 201453May 6, 201441Jul 3, 201494

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of IQVIA Holdings Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how IQVIA Holdings Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for IQV, comparing it with other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. Currently, IQV has a P/E ratio of 21.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for IQV compared to other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. IQV currently has a PEG ratio of 1.8. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for IQV relative to other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. Currently, IQV has a P/S ratio of 1.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for IQV in comparison with other companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry. Currently, IQV has a P/B value of 4.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items