10-K annual report · filed Feb 17, 2026

IQVIA (IQV) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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IQVIA (IQV) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 17, 2026. It reported revenue of $16.3B (+5.9% year over year) and net income of $1.4B.

  • Top risk flagged: Regulatory risk: Compliance with HIPAA and EU GDPR, with potential fines and penalties under US Dept. of Health and Human Services and EU authorities

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$16.3B
+5.9% YoY
Net income
$1.4B
−0.9% YoY
Operating margin
13.4%
−0.9 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$7.84
+4.7% YoY
ROE
20.9%
−1.7 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$2.7B
−2.3% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the IQVIA (IQV) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

IQVIA FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model: Global clinical development and commercial solutions services for biopharmaceutical industry
  • Emphasis on risks from client consolidation reducing service volumes and revenue loss post-mergers in clients’ industries
  • Increased focus on managing complex international regulatory, economic, and political risks impacting multi-country clinical trials
  • Workforce strategy: Leveraging global hiring in lower-cost countries to improve efficiency amid competition and wage inflation pressures
  • Noteworthy sustainability risk disclosure: Evolving global regulatory and stakeholder demands on sustainability could raise costs and reputational risks

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $16,310M in 2025, up 5.9% (+$905M) YoY; Technology & Analytics Solutions +7.6% ($466M), Research & Development Solutions +4.3% ($369M), Contract Sales & Medical Solutions +9.7% ($70M)
  • Operating profit $2,182M in 2025, down 0.9% from $2,202M in 2024; segment profit: Technology & Analytics $1,595M (+4.8%), R&D $1,873M (-3.9%), Contract Sales $48M (+2.1%)
  • Best performing segment: Technology & Analytics Solutions revenue growth 7.6%, profit +4.8%; Worst performing segment: Research & Development Solutions profit decline by 3.9% despite revenue growth
  • Operating cash flow $2,654M; $1,714M net cash invested in acquisitions; cash and equivalents $1,980M (+$278M); $1,769M remaining stock repurchase authorization; total debt $15,800M, compliant with covenants
  • Management guidance: ongoing restructuring to streamline operations; expected continued integration of segments beginning 2026; risks from macroeconomic uncertainty, client cautiousness, and foreign currency fluctuations

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk: Compliance with HIPAA and EU GDPR, with potential fines and penalties under US Dept. of Health and Human Services and EU authorities
  • Geopolitical risk: Increased cyberattack threat from state-sponsored actors causing data compromise and operational disruption in global IT systems
  • Supply chain risk: Dependence on third-party suppliers for clinical trial materials and data; supplier restrictions or failures may materially harm operations
  • Competitive risk: Risk of lost or delayed large contracts due to clients shifting business to competitors or internal resources in biopharma services
  • Financial risk: Senior Secured Credit Facilities and note indentures restrict financing and operational flexibility, potentially limiting growth initiatives

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