IQVIA(IQV) ZACKS·2025-05-07 02:00Core Insights - IQVIA Holdings reported $3.83 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, a year-over-year increase of 2.5% and an EPS of $2.70, up from $2.54 a year ago [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.77 billion by 1.55%, and the EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $2.63 by 2.66% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - The backlog stood at $31.5 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $31.43 billion from two analysts [4] - Revenue from Technology & Analytics Solutions was $1.55 billion, exceeding the estimated $1.52 billion, reflecting a 6.4% increase year-over-year [4] - Revenue from Research & Development Solutions reached $2.10 billion, slightly above the $2.08 billion estimate, with a year-over-year change of 0.3% [4] - Revenue from Contract Sales & Medical Solutions was $181 million, below the estimated $183.42 million, showing a year-over-year decline of 4.2% [4] - Segment profit for Technology & Analytics Solutions was $360 million, compared to the estimated $365.56 million [4] - Segment profit for Contract Sales & Medical Solutions was $11 million, below the estimated $15.65 million [4] - Segment profit for Research & Development Solutions was $460 million, compared to the estimated $471.69 million [4] Stock Performance - IQVIA shares have returned -0.5% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by 11.5% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]