Discontinued — last reported Q1 '25

Other Income & Expense

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

IQVIA Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt increased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 100.0%, from -$4.00M to $0.00. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt shows an upward trend with a -30.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLeverage
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2025

How to read this metric

A gain indicates favorable refinancing or market conditions, while a loss often reflects the cost of exiting high-interest debt to improve the balance sheet.

Detailed definition

This represents the financial gain or loss recognized when a company retires or refinances its debt obligations before t...

Peer comparison

Occasional non-operating item that reflects proactive balance sheet management in the energy sector.

Metric ID: gain_loss_on_debt_extinguishment

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$0.00-$1.00M-$1.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00-$1.50M-$1.50M-$1.50M-$1.50M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00-$4.00M$0.00$0.00-$2.00M$0.00
QoQ Change+0.0%+100.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+100.0%+100.0%+100.0%
YoY Change+100.0%+100.0%+100.0%+100.0%+100.0%+100.0%+100.0%
Range-$4.00M$0.00
Avg YoY Growth+100.0%
Median YoY Growth+100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IQVIA's gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt?
IQVIA (IQV) reported gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
How has IQVIA's gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt changed year-over-year?
IQVIA's gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt increased by 100.0% year-over-year, from -$4.00M to $0.00.
What is the long-term trend for IQVIA's gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), IQVIA's gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt has grown at a -30.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$26.00M to -$6.00M.
What does gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt mean?
The profit or loss resulting from paying off debt early.