IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) Stock Forecast
IQV analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.59 / 5 from 22 analysts
- Price target
- $299.11 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +12.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $2.95
- 52-week range
- $156.66 – $275.02
IQV analyst ratings
22 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
IQV price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
IQV earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.27 | $3.22 | $3.54 | $3.00 | +9.1% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.96 | $12.87 | $13.38 | $11.92 | +8.7% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $14.42 | $13.90 | $15.01 | $12.96 | +11.3% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
IQV revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.37B | $4.34B | $4.39B | +6.5% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.42B | $17.37B | $17.53B | +6.8% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $18.47B | $18.28B | $19.06B | +6.1% | 20 |
IQV EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
IQV revenue: reported and forecast
IQV EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.25 | $3.27 | $3.27 | $3.27 | $3.27 | +0.7% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.80 | $12.96 | $12.97 | $12.96 | $12.96 | +1.2% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $14.17 | $14.44 | $14.46 | $14.43 | $14.42 | +1.7% | 1 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
IQV earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; IQV beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from IQV
22 analysts cover IQVIA; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.59 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $299.11, 12.1% above the latest close of $266.90. Analysts expect earnings of $12.96 per share for 2026, +8.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $14.42 per share on revenue of $18.5 billion. IQVIA beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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IQV forecast FAQ
What is IQVIA's price target?
The average analyst price target for IQVIA is $299.11, 12.1% above the latest close of $266.90.
Is IQVIA a buy, hold or sell?
Of 22 analysts covering IQVIA, 16 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is IQVIA's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.96 per share for 2026 (range $12.87 to $13.38); for 2027 the estimate is $14.42.
What is IQVIA's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $17.4 billion, growth of 6.8%; for 2027 it is $18.5 billion.
When does IQVIA report earnings?
IQVIA is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.95.
Does IQVIA usually beat earnings estimates?
IQVIA reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.