Second-Quarter 2024 Operating Results

Revenue for the second quarter of $3,814 million increased 2.3 percent on a reported basis and 3.5 percent at constant currency, compared to the second quarter of 2023. Technology & Analytics Solutions (TAS) revenue of $1,495 million increased 2.7 percent on a reported basis and 3.8 percent at constant currency. Research & Development Solutions (R&DS) revenue of $2,147 million increased 2.4 percent on a reported basis and 3.3 percent at constant currency. Excluding the impact of pass throughs, R&DS revenue grew 3.5 percent on a reported basis. Contract Sales & Medical Solutions (CSMS) revenue of $172 million decreased 2.3 percent on a reported basis and increased 2.8 percent at constant currency.

As of June 30, 2024, R&DS contracted backlog, including reimbursed expenses, was $30.6 billion, growing 7.7 percent year-over-year and 8.1 percent at constant currency. The company expects approximately $7.8 billion of this backlog to convert to revenue in the next twelve months. The second-quarter book-to-bill ratio was 1.27x. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2024, the book-to-bill ratio was 1.26x.

“IQVIA delivered second quarter results at the high-end of our guidance, driven mainly by better-than-expected TAS performance," stated Ari Bousbib, chairman and CEO of IQVIA. "The team is focused on strong operational execution. In the quarter, profit margin expanded, free cash flow was strong, and Adjusted Diluted EPS grew 8.6 percent. The R&DS segment continued to perform well and again delivered strong bookings, reflecting demand for IQVIA’s highly differentiated solutions. Forward-looking indicators, such as RFP flow and qualified pipeline, remain healthy. TAS performance in the quarter provides a smoother path to our full-year total company and segment targets."

Second-quarter GAAP Net Income was $363 million and GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share was $1.97. Adjusted Net Income was $487 million and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share was $2.64. Adjusted EBITDA was $887 million, up 2.7 percent year-over-year.

First-Half 2024 Operating Results

Revenue for the first six months of 2024 was $7,551 million, up 2.3 percent on a reported basis and 3.2 percent at constant currency, compared to the first six months of 2023. TAS revenue was $2,948 million, representing growth of 1.7 percent on a reported basis and 2.4 percent at constant currency. R&DS revenue was $4,242 million, up 2.9 percent on a reported basis and 3.6 percent at constant currency. CSMS revenue was $361 million, up 0.8 percent on a reported basis and 5.0 percent at constant currency.

GAAP Net Income was $651 million and GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share was $3.53. Adjusted Net Income was $955 million and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share was $5.18. Adjusted EBITDA was $1,749 million.

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $1,545 million and debt was $13,258 million, resulting in net debt of $11,713 million. IQVIA’s Net Leverage Ratio was 3.25x trailing twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA. For the second quarter, Operating Cash Flow was $588 million and Free Cash Flow was $445 million.

Full-Year 2024 Guidance

The company updated its full-year 2024 guidance for revenue to be between $15,425 million and $15,525 million, Adjusted EBITDA between $3,705 million and $3,765 million, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share between $11.10 and $11.30.

All financial guidance assumes foreign currency exchange rates as of July 18, 2024 remain in effect for the forecast period.