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With a market cap of $45.83 billion, IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and contract research services to the life sciences industry. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company leverages data science, machine learning, and other innovative technologies to help healthcare companies accelerate clinical development, improve commercial effectiveness, and drive better patient outcomes.
IQV has underperformed the broader market over the last year. The stock has gained 11.7% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 25.6%. In 2024, the stock has gained 8.7%, compared to SPX's 18.4% gains on a YTD basis.