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IQVIA Holdings (IQV) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026
IQVIA Holdings (IQV) reported revenue of $4.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.9%, net earnings $352M (7.9% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.4B | +1% | +8% |
| Operating profit | $572M | +13% | +3% |
| Net earnings | $352M | +36% | +6% |
| Operating cash flow | $825M | +48% | -9% |
| Free cash flow | $667M | — | -14% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.4B in Q3 2026, up 8% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Research & Development Solutions was the largest line at 60% of revenue. Research & Development Solutions added $0.21B year over year (up 9%), 65% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.57B, a 12.9% margin (down 0.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 6% reached operating profit, below the 13% margin then. Total costs grew 9% against revenue growth of 8%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+17%). Net earnings were $0.35B, up 6% year over year. The effective tax rate was 17.8%.
Operating cash flow was $0.82B (down 9% year over year), 234% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.32B of depreciation and amortization and $0.08B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.07B. After acquisition of property, equipment and software ($0.16B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.67B.
Questions
What was IQVIA Holdings' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
IQVIA Holdings (IQV) reported revenue of $4.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was IQVIA Holdings profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $572M (12.9% of revenue) and net earnings $352M.
Source: IQVIA Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.