IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)

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IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) is down 19.2% since the beginning of the year. At $182 per share, IQV is trading 26.3% below its 52-week high of $247. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IQV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $779.

IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) has returned -19.24% so far this year and 27.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IQV has returned 10.48% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 9, 2013, IQV's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% 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%.

IQVIA Holdings Inc. has an annualized alpha of 1.04%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.40 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 124.24% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.40 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

IQV ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

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

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.

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 35.58%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.