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Jun 30, 2021

IQVIA Q2 2021 Earnings Report

IQVIA's second-quarter 2021 results were reported, with revenue up 36.4% year-over-year and full-year 2021 guidance raised.

Key Takeaways

IQVIA reported strong second-quarter 2021 results, exceeding targets across key financial metrics. Revenue increased by 36.4% year-over-year, and the company raised its full-year 2021 financial guidance due to sustained market momentum.

Revenue for the second quarter was $3,438 million, a 36.4 percent increase year-over-year.

GAAP Net Income for the second quarter was $175 million, a significant increase from $(23) million in 2020.

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share for the second quarter was $2.13, up from $1.18 in 2020.

R&D Solutions contracted backlog grew 16.7 percent year-over-year to $23.9 billion.

Total Revenue
$3.44B
Previous year: $2.52B
+36.4%
EPS
$2.13
Previous year: $1.18
+80.5%
R&DS Next 12 Months Revenue
$23.9B
Previous year: $20.5B
+16.6%
Gross Profit
$1.12B
Previous year: $817M
+36.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.81B
Previous year: $1.11B
+62.9%
Free Cash Flow
$394M
Total Assets
$23.9B
Previous year: $23.2B
+3.3%

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IQVIA Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

For full-year 2021, the company is raising its guidance ranges for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Diluted EPS.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is projected to be between $13,550 million and $13,700 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $2,950 million to $3,000 million.
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS is anticipated to be between $8.70 and $8.90.
  • Third quarter revenue is projected to be between $3,290 million and $3,365 million.
  • Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $710 million to $730 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income