NYSE$IQV
IQVIA Holdings Inc. · Q3 2022 earnings
Q3 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
IQVIA reported strong operational and financial performance, with impressive organic revenue growth and strong free cash flow generation.
IQVIA's third-quarter 2022 results showcased strong financial performance. Revenue reached $3,562 million, a 5.0% increase year-over-year. GAAP Net Income grew by 8.4% to $283 million, with adjusted diluted earnings per share increasing by 14.3% to $2.48. The company's R&D Solutions also saw quarterly bookings exceeding $2.5 billion.
- Revenue for the third quarter reached $3,562 million, representing a 5.0% increase compared to the previous year.
- GAAP Net Income for the third quarter was $283 million, reflecting an 8.4% growth year-over-year.
- Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share increased by 14.3% year-over-year, reaching $2.48 for the third quarter.
- R&D Solutions quarterly bookings exceeded $2.5 billion, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.39x excluding reimbursed expenses.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
IQVIA · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.56B
Revenue by segment
IQVIA · $3.56B total across 3 segments · Q3 2022
- Research & Development Solutions$1.98B+6.8%55.6%
- Technology & Analytics Solutions$1.4B+4.7%39.3%
- Contract Sales & Medical Solutions$183M-9.0%5.1%
Forward guidance
For the fourth quarter of 2022, the company expects revenue to be between $3,654 million and $3,754 million, representing growth of 5.5 to 8.2 percent at constant currency and 0.5 to 3.2 percent on a reported basis. Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share to be between $2.72 and $2.82, representing growth of 6.7 to 10.6 percent on a reported basis.
Tailwinds
- Revenue to be between $3,654 million and $3,754 million, representing growth of 5.5 to 8.2 percent at constant currency
- Underlying constant currency organic growth excluding COVID-related work of over 10 percent at the midpoint.
- Adjusted EBITDA to be between $904 million and $934 million
- Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share to be between $2.72 and $2.82
- Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share representing growth of 6.7 to 10.6 percent on a reported basis
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2022
+1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.9%
Avg return
30 days after
65%
37 / 57 earnings
Positive
+12.5%
Q2 2018
Best reaction
-10.7%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +7.7% | +10.9% | +13.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -10.7% | -9.9% | -13.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.3% | -0.4% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.4% | +1.1% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.0% | -2.2% | -3.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.2% | -2.2% | -6.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.2% | -1.5% | -7.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +6.3% | +6.7% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.1% | -1.6% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +12.2% | +10.8% | +17.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.3% | +9.7% | +20.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.1% | -3.1% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.9% | -2.3% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.8% | -1.4% | -14.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.4% | +6.1% | +11.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.5% | -0.4% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.1% | +5.0% | +6.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.2% | -4.8% | -6.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.1% | +1.8% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.8% | +0.2% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.1% | +7.0% | +9.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +4.9% | +4.8% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.2% | +2.1% | +3.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.9% | +3.4% | +0.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +8.5% | +3.5% | +10.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.5% | +1.6% | -26.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.8% | -2.4% | -2.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.1% | +1.6% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.0% | -0.1% | -2.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.6% | +7.3% | +7.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.5% | -5.3% | -8.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +12.5% | +8.2% | +11.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.7% | +0.2% | +2.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.5% | +1.7% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +6.1% | +6.5% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.3% | -1.0% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.7% | -2.0% | +3.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -2.7% | -4.1% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.8% | +4.1% | +3.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.3% | +4.2% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | — | — | — |
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