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IQVIA Holdings (IQV) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 28, 2026
IQVIA Holdings (IQV) reported revenue of $4.4B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +9% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.6%, net earnings $258M (5.9% of revenue).
IQVIA Holdings, Q2 2026: revenue $4.4B (+9% year over year), operating margin 11.6%, net earnings $258M, operating cash flow $558M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.4B | +5% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $506M | -2% | 0% |
| Net earnings | $258M | -6% | -3% |
| Operating cash flow | $558M | -10% | +26% |
| Free cash flow | $360M | — | +23% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.4B in Q2 2026, up 9% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter. Research & Development Solutions was the largest line at 59% of revenue. Research & Development Solutions added $0.21B year over year (up 9%), 60% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.51B, a 11.6% margin (down 1.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 0% reached operating profit, below the 13% margin then. Total costs grew 10% against revenue growth of 9%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+15%). Net earnings were $0.26B, down 4% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.9%.
Operating cash flow was $0.56B (up 26% year over year), 216% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.29B of depreciation and amortization and $0.10B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.09B. After acquisition of property, equipment and software ($0.20B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.36B.
Questions
What was IQVIA Holdings' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
IQVIA Holdings (IQV) reported revenue of $4.4B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +9% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was IQVIA Holdings profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $506M (11.6% of revenue) and net earnings $258M.
Source: IQVIA Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.