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IQVIA Holdings (IQV) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
IQVIA Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 14, 2024. Of 4 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 4 times (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.4% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $16.3B (Feb 5, 2026) → raised $17.1B–$17.4B (May 5, 2026) → raised $17.3B–$17.5B (Jul 28, 2026) → raised $17.4B–$17.5B (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $15.4B (Feb 6, 2025) → raised $16.0B–$16.4B (May 6, 2025) | $16.3B | within the range | +0.7% |
| FY2024 | $15.0B (Feb 14, 2024) → raised $15.4B–$15.5B (Jul 22, 2024) → lowered $15.3B–$15.4B (Oct 31, 2024) | $15.4B | within the range | +0.2% |
GAAP net income
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (1 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.4B (Feb 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $1.4B (Feb 6, 2025) | $1.4B | within the range | -0.9% |
| FY2024 | $1.4B (Feb 14, 2024) | $1.4B | above the range | +1.1% |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7.84 (Feb 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $7.49 (Feb 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $7.29 (Feb 14, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.8B (Feb 5, 2026) → raised $4.0B–$4.0B (May 5, 2026) → raised $4.0B–$4.0B (Jul 28, 2026) → raised $4.0B–$4.1B (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $3.7B (Feb 6, 2025) → raised $3.8B–$3.9B (May 6, 2025) → lowered $3.8B–$3.8B (Jul 22, 2025) → reaffirmed $3.8B–$3.8B (Oct 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $3.6B (Feb 14, 2024) → raised $3.7B–$3.8B (May 2, 2024) → lowered $3.7B–$3.8B (Jul 22, 2024) → lowered $3.7B–$3.7B (Oct 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $11.92 (Feb 5, 2026) → raised $12.65–$12.95 (May 5, 2026) → raised $12.80–$13.00 (Jul 28, 2026) → raised $12.90–$13.00 (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $11.13 (Feb 6, 2025) → raised $11.70–$12.10 (May 6, 2025) → reaffirmed $11.75–$12.05 (Jul 22, 2025) → reaffirmed $11.85–$11.95 (Oct 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $10.20 (Feb 14, 2024) → raised $10.95–$11.25 (May 2, 2024) → raised $11.10–$11.30 (Jul 22, 2024) → lowered $11.10–$11.20 (Oct 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
IQVIA Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $4.4B (+8% year over year), operating margin 12.9%, net earnings $352M, operating cash flow $825M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does IQVIA Holdings beat its guidance?
IQVIA Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 14, 2024. Of 4 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 4 times (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.4% against the guided midpoint.
How often does IQVIA Holdings raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 14, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.