IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE: IQV) has reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2025, underscoring its leadership in clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence. The company posted revenue of \(4.017 billion, marking a 5.3% year-over-year increase, driven by strong performance across its Technology & Analytics Solutions (TAS) and Research & Development Solutions (R&D) segments. TAS revenue surged 8.9% to \)1.628 billion, while R&D Solutions revenue grew 2.5% to \(2.201 billion. Notably, the R&D Solutions contracted backlog reached \)32.1 billion, up 5.1% year-over-year, with an expected $8.1 billion to convert to revenue in the next twelve months, reflecting a healthy book-to-bill ratio of 1.12x for the quarter.
IQVIA’s GAAP net income for Q2 2025 was \(266 million, with GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of \)1.54. Adjusted EBITDA rose 2.6% year-over-year to \(910 million, and adjusted diluted EPS was \)2.81. The company demonstrated strong cash flow generation, with operating cash flow of \(443 million and free cash flow of \)292 million for the quarter. IQVIA also repurchased \(607 million of common stock in Q2, totaling over \)1 billion in share repurchases year-to-date, signaling confidence in its financial position.
From a balance sheet perspective, IQVIA held \(2.039 billion in cash and cash equivalents against \)15.49 billion in debt as of June 30, 2025, resulting in a net debt of $13.451 billion and a net leverage ratio of 3.61x trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA. This leverage level is consistent with the company’s strategic investments and acquisition activities.
The company updated its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting revenue between \(16.1 billion and \)16.3 billion, adjusted EBITDA between \(3.75 billion and \)3.825 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS between \(11.75 and \)12.05. This guidance factors in a $100 million COVID-related revenue step-down and foreign exchange tailwinds.
IQVIA’s CEO Ari Bousbib emphasized the resilience and growth potential of the company’s diversified portfolio, highlighting the TAS segment’s high single-digit revenue growth and improved forward-looking demand indicators in clinical development, including a 15% quarter-over-quarter increase in net bookings and a high single-digit rise in RFP flow.
This 8-K report aligns with themes from IQVIA’s previous earnings calls, where management consistently highlighted the strategic importance of technology-driven healthcare solutions and the expanding demand for clinical research services amid evolving global healthcare challenges.
For investors and industry analysts, IQVIA’s Q2 2025 results demonstrate solid operational execution, strong financial discipline, and a positive outlook for sustained growth in the healthcare intelligence and clinical research sectors.
Source Document: IQVIA Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release
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