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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
$234.08
+2.1%
$242.48
$167.42
$261.73
$41.37B1.52865,425 shs1.26 million shs
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$122.55
+1.0%
$121.35
$104.09
$129.70
$44.11B0.931.76 million shs1.06 million shs
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
$189.24
+0.6%
$188.26
$140.07
$196.76
$58.80B0.671.49 million shs689,231 shs
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
$71.32
-2.6%
$77.22
$38.85
$87.52
$45.27B2.578.97 million shs5.69 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
+0.58%+3.18%-6.57%+5.04%+21.86%
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
+0.09%+2.41%-4.18%-1.41%+11.67%
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
+0.42%+0.89%-0.35%+8.44%+27.04%
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
+2.90%+4.15%-8.43%+9.47%+27.24%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
4.697 of 5 stars
3.43.00.04.61.72.52.5
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
4.4672 of 5 stars
1.92.02.54.13.04.21.9
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
4.7627 of 5 stars
2.34.04.23.62.61.72.5
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
3.8045 of 5 stars
3.43.00.00.02.33.32.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
2.80
Moderate Buy$257.5710.04% Upside
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
1.82
Reduce$123.000.37% Upside
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
2.50
Moderate Buy$201.006.21% Upside
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
2.76
Moderate Buy$87.5922.82% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest PAYX, RSG, SQ, and IQV Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/6/2024
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$86.00 ➝ $90.00
5/3/2024
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$275.00 ➝ $250.00
5/3/2024
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
Truist Financial
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$297.00 ➝ $292.00
5/3/2024
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
Robert W. Baird
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$254.00 ➝ $245.00
5/3/2024
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
TD Cowen
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $92.00
5/3/2024
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
Canaccord Genuity Group
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $95.00
5/3/2024
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
Benchmark
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$99.00
5/3/2024
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
Wedbush
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00
5/3/2024
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $105.00
5/3/2024
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$98.00 ➝ $100.00
5/2/2024
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
Monness Crespi & Hardt
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral
(Data available from 5/10/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
$14.98B2.85$16.23 per share14.42$34.82 per share6.72
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$5.21B8.46$5.56 per share22.06$9.69 per share12.65
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
$14.96B3.98$10.87 per share17.41$34.36 per share5.51
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
$21.92B2.00N/AN/A$30.81 per share2.31

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
$1.36B$7.3231.9820.302.279.01%29.17%6.65%8/6/2024 (Estimated)
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$1.56B$4.5926.7024.663.3931.86%46.14%13.85%7/4/2024 (Estimated)
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
$1.73B$5.7033.2028.243.2411.81%17.56%6.00%7/29/2024 (Estimated)
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
$9.77M$0.7792.6232.722.022.18%2.04%1.12%8/1/2024 (Estimated)

Latest PAYX, RSG, SQ, and IQV Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/30/2024Q1 24
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
$1.35$1.45+$0.10$1.46$3.89 billion$3.86 billion      
4/2/2024Q3 24
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$1.37$1.38+$0.01$1.38$1.46 billion$1.44 billion    
2/27/2024Q4 2023
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
$1.28$1.41+$0.13$1.43$3.73 billion$3.83 billion      
2/22/2024Q4 2023
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
$0.02$0.03+$0.01-$0.22$5.69 billion$5.77 billion
2/14/2024Q4 23
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
$2.82$2.84+$0.02$2.76$3.80 billion$3.87 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
$3.923.20%+11.74%85.40%14 Years
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
$2.141.13%+7.46%37.54%21 Years
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest PAYX, RSG, SQ, and IQV Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/24/2024
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
Quarterly$0.53501.12%7/2/20247/2/20247/15/2024
5/1/2024
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
quarterly$0.983.3%5/9/20245/10/20245/30/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
2.02
0.88
0.88
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
0.21
1.24
1.24
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
1.05
0.53
0.53
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
0.16
1.64
1.90

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
89.62%
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
83.47%
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
57.73%
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
70.44%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
1.60%
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
11.50%
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
0.09%
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
10.79%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
IQVIA Holdings Inc. stock logo
IQV
IQVIA
87,000182.20 million179.29 millionOptionable
Paychex, Inc. stock logo
PAYX
Paychex
16,600359.96 million318.57 millionOptionable
Republic Services, Inc. stock logo
RSG
Republic Services
41,000314.93 million314.65 millionOptionable
Block, Inc. stock logo
SQ
Block
12,985615.69 million549.26 millionOptionable

PAYX, RSG, SQ, and IQV Headlines

SourceHeadline
Vestor Capital LLC Purchases New Position in Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ)Vestor Capital LLC Purchases New Position in Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ)
marketbeat.com - May 10 at 9:45 PM
INVESTOR ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmINVESTOR ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
accesswire.com - May 10 at 1:30 PM
Block Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?Block Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
fool.com - May 10 at 9:10 AM
ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Block, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – SQROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Block, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – SQ
businesswire.com - May 9 at 6:20 PM
National Pension Service Acquires 14,410 Shares of Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ)National Pension Service Acquires 14,410 Shares of Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ)
marketbeat.com - May 9 at 1:52 PM
DEADLINE ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmDEADLINE ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
accesswire.com - May 9 at 1:15 PM
All You Need to Know About Block (SQ) Rating Upgrade to BuyAll You Need to Know About Block (SQ) Rating Upgrade to Buy
zacks.com - May 9 at 1:01 PM
Block (SQ) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?Block (SQ) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
zacks.com - May 9 at 10:31 AM
Tech Boom 2.0: 7 Stocks That Will Dominate the Next SurgeTech Boom 2.0: 7 Stocks That Will Dominate the Next Surge
investorplace.com - May 9 at 8:45 AM
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investorplace.com - May 9 at 7:00 AM
Why Block Shares Dropped 14% in AprilWhy Block Shares Dropped 14% in April
fool.com - May 8 at 6:00 PM
DEADLINE ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmDEADLINE ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
accesswire.com - May 8 at 2:30 PM
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Block, Inc. (SQ) is a Trending StockHere is What to Know Beyond Why Block, Inc. (SQ) is a Trending Stock
zacks.com - May 8 at 10:02 AM
SHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmSHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
accesswire.com - May 8 at 5:00 AM
Citigroup Increases Block (NYSE:SQ) Price Target to $90.00Citigroup Increases Block (NYSE:SQ) Price Target to $90.00
americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 3:22 AM
IMPORTANT INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmIMPORTANT INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Block, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
accesswire.com - May 7 at 1:30 PM
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investorplace.com - May 7 at 1:25 PM
TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of appTikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app
reuters.com - May 7 at 12:01 PM
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investorplace.com - May 7 at 11:57 AM
CNOOC Limited Announces Bozhong 19-6 Gas Field 13-2 Block 5 Well Site Development Project On-streamCNOOC Limited Announces Bozhong 19-6 Gas Field 13-2 Block 5 Well Site Development Project On-stream
prnewswire.com - May 6 at 8:00 PM
Block, Inc. Announces Upsize and Pricing of $2.0 Billion Offering of Senior NotesBlock, Inc. Announces Upsize and Pricing of $2.0 Billion Offering of Senior Notes
businesswire.com - May 6 at 7:46 PM
Block (NYSE:SQ) Price Target Increased to $90.00 by Analysts at CitigroupBlock (NYSE:SQ) Price Target Increased to $90.00 by Analysts at Citigroup
marketbeat.com - May 6 at 3:47 PM
Block, Inc. Announces $1.5 Billion Offering of Senior NotesBlock, Inc. Announces $1.5 Billion Offering of Senior Notes
businesswire.com - May 6 at 7:55 AM
Monness Crespi & Hardt Reaffirms "Neutral" Rating for Block (NYSE:SQ)Monness Crespi & Hardt Reaffirms "Neutral" Rating for Block (NYSE:SQ)
americanbankingnews.com - May 6 at 7:28 AM

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Company Descriptions

IQVIA logo

IQVIA

NYSE:IQV
IQVIA Holdings Inc. engages in the provision of 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; strategic planning and design services; and patient and site centric solutions, 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 collaboration with argenx SE. The company was formerly known as Quintiles IMS Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to IQVIA Holdings Inc. in November 2017. The company is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
Paychex logo

Paychex

NASDAQ:PAYX
Paychex, Inc. provides integrated human capital management solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including payroll, employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and the on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative; and retirement services administration, including plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions; plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services; various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation; and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
Republic Services logo

Republic Services

NYSE:RSG
Republic Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers environmental services in the United States and Canada. It is involved in the collection and processing of recyclable, solid waste, and industrial waste materials; transportation and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste streams; and other environmental solutions. Its residential collection services include curbside collection of material for transport to transfer stations, landfills, recycling centers, and organics processing facilities; supply of recycling and waste containers; and renting of compactors. The company also engages in the processing and sale of old corrugated containers, old newsprint, aluminum, glass, and other materials; and provision of landfill services. It serves small-container, large-container, and residential customers. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Block logo

Block

NYSE:SQ
Square, Inc. provides payment and point-of-sale solutions in the United States and internationally. The company's commerce ecosystem includes point-of-sale software and hardware that enables sellers to turn mobile and computing devices into payment and point-of-sale solutions. It offers hardware products, including Magstripe reader, which enables swiped transactions of magnetic stripe cards; Contactless and chip reader that accepts EMV® chip cards and Near Field Communication payments; Chip card reader, which accepts EMV® chip cards and enables swiped transactions of magnetic stripe cards; Square Stand, which enables an iPad to be used as a payment terminal or full point of sale solution; and Square Register that combines its hardware, point-of-sale software, and payments technology, as well as managed payments solutions. The company also provides Square Point of Sale software; Cash App, which provides access to the financial system, allowing customers to electronically send, store, and spend money; Caviar, a food ordering platform for restaurants to offer food ordering, pickup and delivery, to their customers; and Square Capital that facilitates loans to sellers based on real-time payment and point-of-sale data. Square, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.