Compared to Estimates, IQVIA (IQV) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.79 billion, representing a surprise of +0.69%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.33%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.58. Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance. Backlog: $30.60 million compared to the $30.95 million average estimate based ...