IQV Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
9.53%
Last Quarter
$3.00
Past Year
$7.86
Growth Past 5yrs
40.52%
Next Quarter
$2.83
Estimate Next Year
$8.77
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$290.00
62.46% Upside
Mean Price Target
$231.76
29.84% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$170.00
-4.76% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Mar 06, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
IQV Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, IQV (NYSE: IQV) reported an actual EPS of $3 for the quarter ending on Oct 28, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.98, resulting in a 0.67% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 22, 2025), IQV recorded an actual EPS of $2.81 with a 1.44% surprise. See IQV's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
IQV has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 28, 2025 showing a 0.67% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 22, 2025 recorded a 1.44% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | 3 | 2.98 | +0.67% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 2.81 | 2.77 | +1.44% |
| May 06, 2025 | 2.7 | 2.63 | +2.66% |
| Feb 06, 2025 | 3.12 | 3.11 | +0.32% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 2.84 | 2.81 | +1.07% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 2.64 | 2.56 | +3.13% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IQV stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given IQV stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 34 analysts have given their ratings
to IQV out of which
11 analysts have given strong buy call,
14 analysts have given buy call,
9 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$231.76 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 29.84% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for IQV highest price target?
Analysts suggest IQV's stock price would rise to a high of $290.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for IQV over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the IQV stock price could move to $170.00.
What is the average target price for IQV?
IQV stock has an average analyst estimate of $231.76.
At its current price, how far is IQV from its average target price?
IQV shares are currently trading 29.84% above this price target.
What were IQV’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.00 versus consensus estimates of $2.98, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.84.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
IQV's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.83 and $8.77 for the whole year.
What has IQV's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 9.53% EPS growth for IQV in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 40.52% in the past five years.