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IQVIA Holdings vs Charles River Laboratories International: IQV and CRL compared
IQVIA Holdings is the larger company: $4.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $983M for Charles River Laboratories International (Q3 2026). IQVIA Holdings is growing faster (+8% against -2% a year earlier). Charles River Laboratories International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.6% against 12.9%.
Where the money goes: IQV and CRL
IQVIA Holdings (IQV) · Q3 2026
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.
Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) · Q3 2026
Charles River Laboratories International, Q3 2026: revenue $983M (-2% year over year), operating margin 20.6%, net earnings $333M, operating cash flow $254M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| IQVIA Holdings (IQV) | Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.4B | $983M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | -2% |
| Operating margin | 12.9% | 20.6% |
| Net earnings | $352M | $333M |
| Net margin | 7.9% | 33.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $825M | $254M |
| Free cash flow | $667M | $207M |
| Market value | $44.2B | $16.4B |
| P/E | 32.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $311.89 | $333.53 |
Where the revenue comes from
IQVIA Holdings
- Research & Development Solutions: $2.6B (60%)
- Commercial Solutions: $1.8B (40%)
Charles River Laboratories International
- DSA: $596M (61%)
- RMS: $208M (21%)
- Manufacturing: $179M (18%)
Questions
Which is bigger, IQVIA Holdings or Charles River Laboratories International?
IQVIA Holdings is the larger company: $4.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $983M for Charles River Laboratories International (Q3 2026).
Is IQVIA Holdings or Charles River Laboratories International growing faster?
IQVIA Holdings is growing faster (+8% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, IQVIA Holdings or Charles River Laboratories International?
Charles River Laboratories International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.6% against 12.9%.
More: IQVIA Holdings earnings · how IQVIA Holdings makes money · Charles River Laboratories International earnings · how Charles River Laboratories International makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.