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Dec 31, 2021

IQVIA Q4 2021 Earnings Report

IQVIA's Q4 2021 results were reported, showcasing revenue growth and increased profitability.

Key Takeaways

IQVIA reported a strong Q4 2021 with revenue of $3,636 million, a 10.2% increase year-over-year. GAAP net income grew by 167.2% to $318 million, and adjusted diluted EPS increased by 20.9% to $2.55. The company also raised its full-year 2022 profit guidance.

Revenue for the fourth quarter grew 10.2 percent year-over-year to $3,636 million.

GAAP net income for the fourth quarter increased 167.2 percent year-over-year to $318 million.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter grew 20.9 percent year-over-year to $2.55.

R&D Solutions contracted backlog grew 10.2 percent year-over-year to $24.8 billion.

Total Revenue
$3.64B
Previous year: $3.3B
+10.2%
EPS
$2.55
Previous year: $2.11
+20.9%
R&DS Next 12 Months Revenue
$24.8B
Previous year: $22.6B
+9.7%
Gross Profit
$1.27B
Previous year: $1.13B
+13.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.81B
-24.7%
Free Cash Flow
$508M
Previous year: $574M
-11.5%
Total Assets
$24.7B
Previous year: $24.6B
+0.5%

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IQVIA Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

For the full year of 2022, the company is reaffirming the revenue guidance range of $14,700 million to $15,000 million provided at its Analyst and Investor Conference in November 2021, despite a $70 million revenue headwind from changes in foreign currency exchange rates since the issuance of the company's previous guidance. The company now expects Adjusted EBITDA to be between $3,330 million and $3,405 million, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share to be between $9.95 and $10.25, representing growth of 10.2% to 12.7% and 10.2% to 13.5% on a reported basis, respectively.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income