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IQVIA (IQV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$197.27 +5.75 (+3.00%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

IQVIA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
18

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for IQVIA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IQV.

Consensus Price Target

$255.82
29.68% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for IQVIA, the average price target is $255.82. The highest price target for IQV is $300.00, while the lowest price target for IQV is $212.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.68% from the current price of $197.27.
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IQV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$255.82$256.50$267.00$235.46
Forecasted Upside29.68% Upside27.09% Upside10.90% Upside2.65% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

IQV Analyst Recommendations By Month

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IQV Price Targets by Month

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IQVIA Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIQVIAMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.90
2.81
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside29.68% Upside25,827.32% Upside14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/20/2024Stephens
4 of 5 stars
J. Garro
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$250.00+30.53%
12/13/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $235.00+17.54%
12/12/2024Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$265.00 ➝ $261.00+30.29%
12/11/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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S. Dodge
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$270.00 ➝ $270.00+34.11%
12/11/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$213.00 ➝ $212.00+4.27%
12/11/2024William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
11/19/2024Leerink Partners
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$260.00 ➝ $248.00+28.58%
11/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$279.00 ➝ $240.00+14.35%
11/4/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$280.00 ➝ $265.00+26.70%
11/1/2024BTIG Research
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $260.00+24.32%
11/1/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$260.00 ➝ $255.00+22.30%
11/1/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $265.00+27.09%
11/1/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $255.00+22.30%
11/1/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $250.00+20.00%
10/14/2024Redburn Atlantic
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J. Clark
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Initiated CoverageBuy$276.00+20.32%
10/8/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$270.00 ➝ $265.00+17.33%
7/31/2024Argus
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D. Toung
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/24/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$266.00 ➝ $242.00+1.34%
7/23/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$295.00 ➝ $300.00+24.28%
2/26/2024Leerink Partnrs
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S. Davis
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/15/2024Guggenheim
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
12/11/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$190.00 ➝ $225.00+4.52%
10/10/2023Mizuho
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $229.00+14.76%
9/6/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$260.00+17.71%
8/2/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $281.00+28.44%
5/1/2023Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower Target$235.00 ➝ $220.00+16.88%
2/13/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform$265.00+14.17%

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Should I Buy IQVIA Stock? IQV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these IQVIA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

IQVIA
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in IQVIA Holdings Inc.:

  • Recent institutional investment activity indicates strong confidence in IQVIA Holdings Inc., with MML Investors Services LLC increasing its stake by 6.3%, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's future performance.
  • The stock is currently trading at $206.57, which is significantly below its 12-month high of $261.73, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market recognizes the company's value.
  • IQVIA Holdings Inc. has a high percentage of institutional ownership at 89.62%, which often indicates stability and confidence from large investors, potentially leading to less volatility in the stock price.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for IQVIA Holdings Inc., with a price target averaging $256.50, suggesting that there is room for growth in the stock price based on analyst expectations.
  • The company operates in the growing life sciences sector, providing advanced analytics and technology solutions, which positions it well to benefit from increasing demand for healthcare data and research services.

IQVIA
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in IQVIA Holdings Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks if the company faces financial challenges or if interest rates rise.
  • Recent price target reductions by analysts, such as JPMorgan Chase lowering its target from $279.00 to $240.00, may signal concerns about the company's near-term performance and market conditions.
  • IQVIA Holdings Inc. has a quick ratio of 0.81, which is below 1, suggesting that the company may not have enough liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities, raising concerns about its liquidity position.
  • Despite a strong institutional backing, the stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $187.62, indicating potential volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
  • With five analysts rating the stock as a hold, there may be a lack of strong bullish sentiment in the market, which could limit upward momentum in the stock price.

IQV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for IQVIA is $255.82, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $212.00.

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for IQVIA in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IQV shares.

According to analysts, IQVIA's stock has a predicted upside of 29.68% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like IQVIA more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for IQVIA is 2.90 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how IQV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:IQV) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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