Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Operating

Distributions from equity method investments

IQVIA Distributions from equity method investments decreased by 83.3% to $6.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 146.2%, from -$13.00M to $6.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Distributions from equity method investments shows an upward trend with a 38.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals successful capital allocation and returns from strategic partnerships.

Detailed definition

Cash received from unconsolidated affiliates or entities accounted for under the equity method. This represents actual c...

Peer comparison

Common for holding companies with diverse investment portfolios.

Metric ID: distributions_from_equity_investments

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.00M$0.00$1.00M-$4.00M-$1.00M-$7.00M$0.00-$2.00M$3.00M$5.00M-$6.00M-$3.00M$2.00M$1.00M$5.00M-$13.00M-$1.00M$0.00$36.00M$6.00M
QoQ Change-100.0%-500.0%+75.0%-600.0%+100.0%+250.0%+66.7%-220.0%+50.0%+166.7%-50.0%+400.0%-360.0%+92.3%+100.0%-83.3%
YoY Change-200.0%-100.0%+50.0%+400.0%+171.4%-50.0%-33.3%-80.0%+183.3%-333.3%-150.0%-100.0%+620.0%+146.2%
Range-$13.00M$36.00M
CAGR+45.8%
Avg YoY Growth+37.4%
Median YoY Growth-41.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IQVIA's distributions from equity method investments?
IQVIA (IQV) reported distributions from equity method investments of $6.00M in Q1 2026.
How has IQVIA's distributions from equity method investments changed year-over-year?
IQVIA's distributions from equity method investments increased by 146.2% year-over-year, from -$13.00M to $6.00M.
What is the long-term trend for IQVIA's distributions from equity method investments?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), IQVIA's distributions from equity method investments has grown at a 38.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.00M to $22.00M.
What does distributions from equity method investments mean?
Cash dividends or distributions received from companies where the firm holds a minority stake.