Operating
Unearned income
IQVIA Unearned income remained flat by 0.0% to $60.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2588.9%, from $2.25M to $60.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unearned income shows a downward trend with a -20.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 17, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests strong demand and improved cash flow from customer prepayments, while a decrease may indicate revenue recognition outpacing new bookings.
Detailed definition
Represents cash received from customers for services or products that have not yet been delivered or earned. This serves...
Peer comparison
Common in SaaS and CRO industries where long-term service contracts are standard.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_contract_with_customer_un_87b7f9Historical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $591.00M | $31.00M | -$29.00M | $9.00M | $242.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -94.8% | -193.5% | +131.0% | >999% |
Range-$29.00M – $591.00M
CAGR-20.0%
Avg YoY Growth+607.9%
Median YoY Growth+18.1%
Current Streak2 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is IQVIA's unearned income?
- IQVIA (IQV) reported unearned income of $60.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has IQVIA's unearned income changed year-over-year?
- IQVIA's unearned income increased by 2588.9% year-over-year, from $2.25M to $60.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for IQVIA's unearned income?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), IQVIA's unearned income has grown at a -20.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $591.00M to $242.00M.
- What does unearned income mean?
- Cash received in advance for services not yet performed.