IQVIA (IQV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$201.24 -2.78 (-1.36%)

(As of 11/26/2024 ET)

IQVIA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
15

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for IQV.

Consensus Price Target

$256.50
27.46% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for IQVIA, the average price target is $256.50. The highest price target for IQV is $300.00, while the lowest price target for IQV is $223.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.46% from the current price of $201.24.

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IQV Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/27/23 to 11/26/24	1 Month Ago 10/28/23 to 10/27/24	3 Months Ago 8/29/23 to 8/28/24	1 Year Ago 11/27/22 to 11/27/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 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	$256.50	$267.27	$265.67	$236.57
Forecasted Upside	27.46% Upside	24.52% Upside	7.32% Upside	12.26% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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IQV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

IQV Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

IQVIA Stock vs. The Competition

Type	IQVIA	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.84	2.80	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	27.46% Upside	25,238.36% Upside	6.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent IQV News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/19/2024	Leerink Partners 1 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$260.00 ➝ $248.00	+28.58%
11/5/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$279.00 ➝ $240.00	+14.35%
11/4/2024	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$286.00 ➝ $265.00	+26.24%
11/4/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$280.00 ➝ $265.00	+26.70%
11/1/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$290.00 ➝ $260.00	+24.32%
11/1/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$260.00 ➝ $255.00	+22.30%
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11/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$270.00 ➝ $265.00	+27.09%
11/1/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$270.00 ➝ $255.00	+22.30%
11/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Dodge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$270.00 ➝ $270.00	+29.60%
11/1/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$280.00 ➝ $250.00	+20.00%
11/1/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$256.00 ➝ $223.00	+8.35%
10/14/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Clark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$276.00	+20.32%
10/8/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$270.00 ➝ $265.00	+17.33%
7/31/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Toung Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
7/24/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$266.00 ➝ $242.00	+1.34%
7/23/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$295.00 ➝ $300.00	+24.28%
2/26/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Davis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
2/15/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
12/11/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$190.00 ➝ $225.00	+4.52%
10/10/2023	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $229.00	+14.76%
9/6/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$260.00	+17.71%
8/2/2023	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$255.00 ➝ $281.00	+28.44%
5/1/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$235.00 ➝ $220.00	+16.88%
2/13/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$265.00	+14.17%
12/6/2022	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$251.00	+18.44%

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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 Monday, November 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these IQVIA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

IQVIA
Bull Case

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

IQVIA Holdings Inc. has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating strong confidence in the stock's potential for growth. Recent upgrades have set target prices as high as $300.00, suggesting significant upside from current levels.
The stock is currently trading at $201.82, which is well below its 12-month high of $261.73. This price point may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own approximately 89.62% of IQVIA's stock, reflecting strong institutional confidence and support for the company's future performance.
Recent insider transactions show that executives are actively managing their holdings, which can indicate their confidence in the company's prospects. For instance, an insider sold shares at $246.33, suggesting they believe the stock is still valued highly.
IQVIA has demonstrated robust financial performance, with significant investments from large funds, such as B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG, which recently acquired a substantial position in the company, indicating strong market interest.

IQVIA
Bear Case

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

Recent selling by major shareholders, such as Victory Capital Management Inc. and BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A., may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
Analysts have varied opinions on the stock, with some reducing their price targets significantly, such as BTIG Research lowering their target from $290.00 to $260.00, which could indicate potential volatility.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent trading range between a low of $187.62 and a high of $261.73 over the past year, suggesting uncertainty in its price stability.
With a high percentage of institutional ownership, any significant sell-off by these investors could lead to increased volatility and downward pressure on the stock price.
Insider selling activity, while sometimes a normal part of financial management, can raise concerns among investors about the future outlook of the company, especially if it occurs during a period of stock price decline.

IQV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for IQVIA is $256.50, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $223.00.
: 19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for IQVIA in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" IQV shares.
: According to analysts, IQVIA's stock has a predicted upside of 27.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: IQVIA has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BTIG Research, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Morgan Stanley, Redburn Atlantic, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like IQVIA more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for IQVIA is 2.84 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.80. Learn more on how IQV compares to other companies.

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IQVIA (IQV) Stock Forecast & Price Target