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Mar 31, 2024

IQVIA Q1 2024 Earnings Report

IQVIA's first quarter results for 2024 were reported, featuring revenue of $3,737 million and GAAP net income of $288 million.

Key Takeaways

IQVIA reported a 2.3% increase in revenue to $3,737 million for Q1 2024. GAAP Net Income was $288 million with a GAAP EPS of $1.56. The R&D Solutions contracted backlog reached $30.1 billion, a 7.9% increase year-over-year.

Revenue reached $3,737 million, a 2.3% increase compared to Q1 2023.

GAAP Net Income was reported at $288 million, with GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share at $1.56.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $862 million, a 1.3% increase year-over-year.

R&D Solutions contracted backlog grew to $30.1 billion, up 7.9% year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$3.74B
Previous year: $3.65B
+2.3%
EPS
$2.54
Previous year: $2.45
+3.7%
R&DS Next 12 Months Revenue
$30.1B
Previous year: $27.9B
+7.9%
Gross Profit
$1.03B
Previous year: $1.25B
-17.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.44B
Previous year: $1.49B
-3.3%
Free Cash Flow
$377M
Previous year: $253M
+49.0%
Total Assets
$26.6B
Previous year: $25.7B
+3.2%

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Forward Guidance

IQVIA reaffirms its full-year revenue guidance on a constant currency basis with revenue guidance now between $15,325 million and $15,575 million. Adjusted EBITDA guidance remains between $3,700 million and $3,800 million, and Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance is reaffirmed at $10.95 to $11.25.

Positive Outlook

  • Reaffirms full-year revenue guidance on a constant currency basis.
  • Revenue guidance is $15,325 million to $15,575 million on a reported basis.
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $3,700 million to $3,800 million is reaffirmed.
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance of $10.95 to $11.25 is reaffirmed.
  • Guidance assumes foreign currency exchange rates as of April 30, 2024 remain in effect.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue guidance adjusted for a $75 million impact due to the strengthening US dollar.
  • Year-over-year foreign exchange headwind of approximately 100 basis points.
  • Guidance assumes approximately $300 million of COVID-related revenue step down.
  • Guidance includes approximately 100 basis points of contribution from acquisitions.
  • Full-year 2024 guidance measures (other than revenue) are provided on a non-GAAP basis without a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Revenue & Expenses

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