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$171.21 +3.40 (+2.03%)
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IQV vs. ICLR, MEDP, TECH, A, and CRL

Should you buy IQVIA stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares IQVIA with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with IQVIA include Icon (ICLR), Medpace (MEDP), Bio-Techne (TECH), Agilent Technologies (A), and Charles River Laboratories International (CRL). These companies are all part of the "medical" sector.

How does IQVIA compare to Icon?

IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) and Icon (NASDAQ:ICLR) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

IQVIA has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Icon has a beta of 1.26, suggesting that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

IQVIA has higher revenue and earnings than Icon. IQVIA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Icon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IQVIA$16.31B1.75$1.36B$8.0721.22
Icon$8.25B1.32$229.34M$6.1623.16

IQVIA currently has a consensus price target of $222.56, suggesting a potential upside of 29.99%. Icon has a consensus price target of $156.44, suggesting a potential upside of 9.65%. Given IQVIA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe IQVIA is more favorable than Icon.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IQVIA
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Icon
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

89.6% of IQVIA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.6% of Icon shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of IQVIA shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 44.0% of Icon shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

IQVIA has a net margin of 8.33% compared to Icon's net margin of 5.98%. IQVIA's return on equity of 30.50% beat Icon's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IQVIA8.33% 30.50% 6.53%
Icon 5.98%9.50%5.40%

In the previous week, IQVIA had 7 more articles in the media than Icon. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IQVIA and 3 mentions for Icon. Icon's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat IQVIA's score of 0.70 indicating that Icon is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IQVIA
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Icon
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

IQVIA beats Icon on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQVIA compare to Medpace?

Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) and IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

IQVIA has higher revenue and earnings than Medpace. IQVIA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Medpace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Medpace$2.53B5.34$451.12M$15.9129.76
IQVIA$16.31B1.75$1.36B$8.0721.22

78.0% of Medpace shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of IQVIA shares are held by institutional investors. 20.5% of Medpace shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of IQVIA shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Medpace has a net margin of 17.19% compared to IQVIA's net margin of 8.33%. Medpace's return on equity of 120.89% beat IQVIA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Medpace17.19% 120.89% 24.79%
IQVIA 8.33%30.50%6.53%

Medpace presently has a consensus price target of $467.08, suggesting a potential downside of 1.35%. IQVIA has a consensus price target of $222.56, suggesting a potential upside of 29.99%. Given IQVIA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe IQVIA is more favorable than Medpace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medpace
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
IQVIA
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

In the previous week, IQVIA had 6 more articles in the media than Medpace. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IQVIA and 4 mentions for Medpace. Medpace's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat IQVIA's score of 0.70 indicating that Medpace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medpace
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IQVIA
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Medpace has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IQVIA has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

IQVIA beats Medpace on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQVIA compare to Bio-Techne?

IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) and Bio-Techne (NASDAQ:TECH) are both medical companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

IQVIA has higher revenue and earnings than Bio-Techne. IQVIA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bio-Techne, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IQVIA$16.31B1.75$1.36B$8.0721.22
Bio-Techne$1.22B7.22$73.40M$0.6981.54

Bio-Techne has a net margin of 9.05% compared to IQVIA's net margin of 8.33%. IQVIA's return on equity of 30.50% beat Bio-Techne's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IQVIA8.33% 30.50% 6.53%
Bio-Techne 9.05%13.57%10.66%

89.6% of IQVIA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.0% of Bio-Techne shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of IQVIA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Bio-Techne shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

IQVIA presently has a consensus price target of $222.56, suggesting a potential upside of 29.99%. Bio-Techne has a consensus price target of $65.15, suggesting a potential upside of 15.81%. Given IQVIA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe IQVIA is more favorable than Bio-Techne.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IQVIA
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Bio-Techne
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

IQVIA has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bio-Techne has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IQVIA had 5 more articles in the media than Bio-Techne. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IQVIA and 5 mentions for Bio-Techne. Bio-Techne's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat IQVIA's score of 0.70 indicating that Bio-Techne is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IQVIA
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Bio-Techne
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

IQVIA beats Bio-Techne on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQVIA compare to Agilent Technologies?

IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) and Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

89.6% of IQVIA shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of IQVIA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

IQVIA presently has a consensus target price of $222.56, suggesting a potential upside of 29.99%. Agilent Technologies has a consensus target price of $160.93, suggesting a potential upside of 26.77%. Given IQVIA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe IQVIA is more favorable than Agilent Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IQVIA
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94
Agilent Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

IQVIA has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Agilent Technologies has a beta of 1.26, indicating that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Agilent Technologies had 6 more articles in the media than IQVIA. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Agilent Technologies and 10 mentions for IQVIA. Agilent Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat IQVIA's score of 0.70 indicating that Agilent Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IQVIA
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Agilent Technologies
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

IQVIA has higher revenue and earnings than Agilent Technologies. IQVIA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Agilent Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IQVIA$16.31B1.75$1.36B$8.0721.22
Agilent Technologies$6.95B5.16$1.30B$4.9825.49

Agilent Technologies has a net margin of 19.55% compared to IQVIA's net margin of 8.33%. IQVIA's return on equity of 30.50% beat Agilent Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IQVIA8.33% 30.50% 6.53%
Agilent Technologies 19.55%24.33%12.99%

Summary

IQVIA beats Agilent Technologies on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does IQVIA compare to Charles River Laboratories International?

Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:CRL) and IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) are both medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

98.9% of Charles River Laboratories International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of IQVIA shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Charles River Laboratories International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of IQVIA shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

IQVIA has a net margin of 8.33% compared to Charles River Laboratories International's net margin of -4.59%. IQVIA's return on equity of 30.50% beat Charles River Laboratories International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Charles River Laboratories International-4.59% 15.36% 6.61%
IQVIA 8.33%30.50%6.53%

Charles River Laboratories International has a beta of 1.46, meaning that its share price is 46% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IQVIA has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, IQVIA had 6 more articles in the media than Charles River Laboratories International. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IQVIA and 4 mentions for Charles River Laboratories International. Charles River Laboratories International's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat IQVIA's score of 0.70 indicating that Charles River Laboratories International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Charles River Laboratories International
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
IQVIA
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Charles River Laboratories International presently has a consensus target price of $211.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.39%. IQVIA has a consensus target price of $222.56, suggesting a potential upside of 29.99%. Given IQVIA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe IQVIA is more favorable than Charles River Laboratories International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Charles River Laboratories International
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
IQVIA
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

IQVIA has higher revenue and earnings than Charles River Laboratories International. Charles River Laboratories International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IQVIA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Charles River Laboratories International$4.02B2.23-$144.34M-$3.76N/A
IQVIA$16.31B1.75$1.36B$8.0721.22

Summary

IQVIA beats Charles River Laboratories International on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IQV vs. The Competition

MetricIQVIAMED INSTRUMENTS IndustryMedical SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$28.01B$7.05B$6.45B$23.27B
Dividend YieldN/A1.28%2.69%4.07%
P/E Ratio21.2240.0021.0728.29
Price / Sales1.7576.52530.3621.84
Price / Cash9.3924.7844.8224.45
Price / Book4.407.1310.794.64
Net Income$1.36B$159.20M$3.56B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-4.37%-1.41%1.67%-1.04%
1 Month Performance1.74%-1.97%0.43%0.18%
1 Year Performance10.13%7.94%32.84%24.25%

IQVIA Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IQV
IQVIA
4.4809 of 5 stars
$171.21
+2.0%
$222.56
+30.0%
+8.3%$28.01B$16.31B21.2293,000
ICLR
Icon
4.0956 of 5 stars
$147.72
+1.1%
$156.44
+5.9%
-3.9%$11.19B$8.25B23.9840,100
MEDP
Medpace
2.2245 of 5 stars
$467.50
+0.0%
$467.08
-0.1%
+47.3%$13.35B$2.53B29.386,200
TECH
Bio-Techne
3.5671 of 5 stars
$56.17
+4.0%
$65.15
+16.0%
+11.5%$8.45B$1.22B81.413,100
A
Agilent Technologies
4.968 of 5 stars
$130.52
+0.5%
$160.93
+23.3%
+9.3%$36.67B$6.95B26.2118,100

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