IQVIA (IQV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$153.42 +2.32 (+1.54%)

Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$158.24 +4.82 (+3.14%)

As of 05/2/2025 06:11 PM Eastern

IQVIA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 24 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
17

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for IQVIA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IQV.

Consensus Price Target

$237.62
54.88% Upside

According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for IQVIA, the average price target is $237.62. The highest price target for IQV is $276.00, while the lowest price target for IQV is $160.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 54.88% from the current price of $153.42.

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IQV Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/4/24 to 5/4/25	1 Month Ago 4/4/24 to 4/4/25	3 Months Ago 2/4/24 to 2/3/25	1 Year Ago 5/5/23 to 5/4/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	16 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$237.62	$249.05	$254.53	$257.57
Forecasted Upside	54.88% Upside	61.07% Upside	27.69% Upside	15.31% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

IQV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

IQV Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

IQVIA Stock vs. The Competition

Type	IQVIA	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.75	2.81	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	54.88% Upside	3,338.15% Upside	17.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent IQV News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/25/2025	Hsbc Global Res 0 of 5 stars	M. Herholdt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/25/2025	HSBC 2 of 5 stars	Rajesh Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$260.00 ➝ $160.00	+6.17%
4/10/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Luke Sergott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$235.00 ➝ $170.00	+8.27%
4/10/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jailendra Singh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$263.00 ➝ $216.00	+37.56%
4/9/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ann Hynes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$242.00 ➝ $210.00	+45.86%
3/4/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Donnelly Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$225.00 ➝ $210.00	+14.17%
2/18/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Anne Samuel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$240.00 ➝ $232.00	+18.50%
2/11/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tejas Savant Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$245.00 ➝ $250.00	+24.05%
2/10/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Dodge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$270.00 ➝ $270.00	+31.00%
2/7/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Dan Leonard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$260.00 ➝ $255.00	+22.06%
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2/7/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Shlomo Rosenbaum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$273.00 ➝ $261.00	+24.95%
2/3/2025	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Larsen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
1/21/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Coldwell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$212.00 ➝ $210.00	+6.46%
12/20/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Garro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$250.00	+30.53%
12/13/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$255.00 ➝ $235.00	+17.54%
12/11/2024	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
11/19/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$260.00 ➝ $248.00	+28.58%
11/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$270.00 ➝ $265.00	+27.09%
11/1/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$270.00 ➝ $255.00	+22.30%
11/1/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$280.00 ➝ $250.00	+20.00%
10/14/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Clark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$276.00	+20.32%
10/8/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$270.00 ➝ $265.00	+17.33%
7/31/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Toung Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
7/24/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$266.00 ➝ $242.00	+1.34%
2/26/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Davis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
2/15/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy IQVIA Stock? IQV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these IQVIA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

IQVIA
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in IQVIA Holdings Inc.:

The current stock price is around $138.54, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the medical research sector.
IQVIA Holdings Inc. has a strong return on equity of 28.81%, indicating effective management and profitability, which can attract investors seeking solid financial performance.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for IQVIA, with many firms recently issuing buy ratings and price targets that suggest potential for growth.
The company reported a net margin of 8.91%, reflecting its ability to convert revenue into profit, which is a positive indicator for long-term sustainability.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own a significant 89.62% of the company's stock, suggesting strong confidence from large financial entities in IQVIA's future prospects.

IQVIA
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in IQVIA Holdings Inc. for these reasons:

The company recently reported earnings per share of $2.90, which missed the consensus estimate of $3.11, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
Recent price target reductions by several brokerages, including a drop from $260.00 to $255.00 by UBS Group, may signal concerns about the company's growth trajectory.
IQVIA's stock has experienced volatility, with a twelve-month high of $252.88 and a low of $135.97, which could deter risk-averse investors.
With a net margin of 8.91%, there may be concerns about the company's ability to maintain profitability in a competitive market.
Analysts have noted a mix of ratings, with six holding a "hold" rating, which may indicate uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.

IQV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for IQVIA is $237.62, with a high forecast of $276.00 and a low forecast of $160.00.
: 24 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for IQVIA in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IQV shares.
: According to analysts, IQVIA's stock has a predicted upside of 54.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, IQVIA's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.
: IQVIA has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BTIG Research, Citigroup, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, Truist Financial, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like IQVIA less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for IQVIA is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how IQV compares to other companies.

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IQVIA (IQV) Stock Forecast & Price Target