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IQVIA (IQV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$180.52 -6.62 (-3.54%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$180.58 +0.07 (+0.04%)
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IQVIA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
15

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for IQVIA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for IQV.

Consensus Price Target

$225.69
25.02% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for IQVIA, the average price target is $225.69. The highest price target for IQV is $258.00, while the lowest price target for IQV is $185.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.02% from the current price of $180.52.
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.
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IQV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/2/25 to 6/2/26
1 Month Ago
5/3/25 to 5/3/26
3 Months Ago
3/4/25 to 3/4/26
1 Year Ago
6/2/24 to 6/2/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$225.69$226.63$231.13$223.95
Forecasted Upside25.02% Upside43.68% Upside29.75% Upside61.05% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyModerate BuyModerate 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.
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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.
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IQVIA Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIQVIAMedical CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.60% Upside1,727.24% Upside15.25% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/7/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$225.00+25.57%
5/4/2026 DowngradeHold (C)Hold (C-)
4/8/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$185.00+10.93%
3/9/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$174.00 ➝ $213.00+22.02%
3/6/2026UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight$210.00+17.65%
3/3/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$221.00+26.66%
2/23/2026 Set Target$215.00+32.20%
2/19/2026Lower TargetBuy$290.00 ➝ $245.00+48.73%
2/6/2026Lower TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $240.00+30.09%
2/6/2026Set Target$250.00+34.06%
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2/6/2026Lower TargetBuy$273.00 ➝ $220.00+19.25%
2/6/2026Lower TargetOverweight$255.00 ➝ $225.00+20.00%
2/6/2026Lower TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $255.00+36.01%
2/6/2026Lower TargetNeutral$230.00 ➝ $200.00+6.68%
10/29/2025Set TargetNeutralOutperform$224.00 ➝ $258.00+18.21%
10/9/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$195.00 ➝ $235.00+17.15%
9/3/2025Set Target$214.00+17.92%
7/23/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/3/2025DowngradeBuyNeutral
12/20/2024Initiated CoverageOverweight$250.00+30.53%
12/13/2024 Lower TargetBuy$255.00 ➝ $235.00+17.54%
11/19/2024 Reiterated RatingOutperform$260.00 ➝ $248.00+28.58%
11/1/2024 Lower TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $265.00+27.09%
11/1/2024 Lower TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $250.00+20.00%
7/31/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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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 Monday, June 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these IQVIA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

IQVIA
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $178, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the market.
  • IQVIA Holdings Inc. has recently reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $29.79 billion, reflecting its significant presence and stability in the life sciences sector.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for IQVIA Holdings Inc., with a price target averaging around $225.69, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • IQVIA Holdings Inc. has initiated a share repurchase program, indicating that the management believes the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value.

IQVIA
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a recent drop of 12.5%, which may raise concerns about its short-term stability.
  • IQVIA Holdings Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating that the company relies significantly on debt financing, which can pose risks in economic downturns.
  • Despite positive earnings, the company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 22.12, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Market analysts have mixed ratings, with some indicating a "Hold" rating, which may reflect uncertainty about the company's future performance.
  • The company operates in a highly competitive industry, which can impact its market share and profitability in the long run.

IQV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for IQVIA is $225.69, with a high forecast of $258.00 and a low forecast of $185.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for IQVIA in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" IQV shares.

According to analysts, IQVIA's stock has a predicted upside of 25.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, IQVIA's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

IQVIA has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like IQVIA more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for IQVIA is Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Hold. Learn more on how IQV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IQV) was last updated on 6/2/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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