Operating Income

Gross Profit

IQVIA Gross Profit decreased by 5.6% to $1.36B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.4%, from $1.30B to $1.36B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows an upward trend with a 4.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests improved manufacturing efficiency, favorable product mix, or higher pricing power, while a decrease may indicate rising raw material costs, supply chain inefficiencies, or competitive pricing pressure.

Detailed definition

Gross profit represents the residual earnings a company retains after deducting the direct costs associated with produci...

Peer comparison

Peers in the medical device and diagnostics sector typically maintain high gross margins due to intellectual property and specialized manufacturing, though these vary based on the specific product mix of nutritionals versus high-tech devices.

Metric ID: gross_profit

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$1.12B$1.14B$1.27B$1.25B$1.21B$1.24B$1.33B$1.25B$1.29B$1.31B$1.39B$1.29B$1.33B$1.38B$1.38B$1.30B$1.32B$1.37B$1.44B$1.36B
QoQ Change+2.1%+11.8%-2.1%-2.8%+2.6%+7.3%-5.9%+2.5%+1.9%+6.1%-7.0%+2.6%+3.9%+0.0%-5.8%+1.9%+3.8%+4.6%-5.6%
YoY Change+8.5%+9.1%+4.7%+0.7%+6.2%+5.6%+4.4%+3.1%+3.2%+5.2%-0.9%+0.4%-0.2%-0.4%+4.2%+4.4%
Range$1.12B$1.44B
CAGR+4.2%
Avg YoY Growth+3.6%
Median YoY Growth+4.3%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Research & Development Solutions$493.00M$498.00M$478.00M$460.00M$451.00M$496.00M$466.00M$472.00M
Commercial Solutions$381.00M
Contract Sales & Medical Solutions$9.00M$12.00M$13.00M$11.00M$12.00M$13.00M$12.00M
Technology & Analytics Solutions$361.00M$405.00M$421.00M$360.00M$389.00M$370.00M$476.00M
Total$1.33B$1.38B$1.38B$1.30B$1.32B$1.37B$1.44B$1.36B

Contract Sales & Medical Solutions, Technology & Analytics Solutions were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IQVIA's gross profit?
IQVIA (IQV) reported gross profit of $1.36B in Q1 2026.
How has IQVIA's gross profit changed year-over-year?
IQVIA's gross profit increased by 4.4% year-over-year, from $1.30B to $1.36B.
What is the long-term trend for IQVIA's gross profit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), IQVIA's gross profit has grown at a 4.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.64B to $5.43B.
What does gross profit mean?
The total revenue earned from sales minus the direct costs required to manufacture and deliver those products.