Buyback Spend for IQVIA (IQV)
Buyback Spend for IQVIA (IQV): headline value $2.28B · YoY -7.9%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.28B
YoY change
-7.9%
5Y CAGR
+22.7%
Peak year (2017)
$2.62B
Latest annual
$1.24B
Buyback Spend history chart for IQVIA (IQV) from 2010 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for IQVIA (IQV) from 2010 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.24B | -7.9% | ||
| 2024 | $1.35B | +36.1% | ||
| 2023 | $992.00M | -15.1% | ||
| 2022 | $1.17B | +187.7% | ||
| 2021 | $406.00M | -9.2% | ||
| 2020 | $447.00M | -52.9% | ||
| 2019 | $949.00M | -32.5% | ||
| 2018 | $1.41B | -46.4% | ||
| 2017 | $2.62B | +138.8% | ||
| 2016 | $1.10B | +113.0% | ||
| 2015 | $515.01M | +24.1% | ||
| 2014 | $415.00M | +6350.1% | ||
| 2013 | $6.43M | -51.9% | ||
| 2012 | $13.36M | -6.7% | ||
| 2011 | $14.32M | +53.4% | ||
| 2010 | $9.34M | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from IQVIA's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
IQVIA (IQV) most recent annual buyback spend stands at $1.24B (2025) – declined 7.9% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, IQVIA buyback spend compounded at +22.7% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
IQVIA buyback spend plunged from $2.62B in 2017 to $1.24B in 2025, a 52.5% drawdown.
2017 marks the peak buyback spend at $2.62B, with the historical low of $6.43M recorded in 2013.
IQVIA (IQV) sits 6th of 8 Healthcare peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.75B.
IQVIA Buyback Spend by Year
IQVIA Buyback Spend 2025: $1.24B
IQVIA buyback spend in 2025 was $1.24B, declined 7.9% below 2024.
IQVIA Buyback Spend 2024: $1.35B
IQVIA buyback spend in 2024 was $1.35B, surged 36.1% from 2023.
IQVIA Buyback Spend 2023: $992.00M
IQVIA buyback spend in 2023 was $992.00M, declined 15.1% below 2022.
IQVIA Buyback Spend 2022: $1.17B
IQVIA buyback spend in 2022 was $1.17B, surged 187.7% from 2021.
IQVIA Buyback Spend 2021: $406.00M
IQVIA buyback spend in 2021 was $406.00M.
See more financial history for IQVIA (IQV).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as IQVIA, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $5.95B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $5.54B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $4.11B | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $1.39B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $980.00M | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $719.66M | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $0 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is IQVIA's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for IQVIA (IQV) is $2.28B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has IQVIA buyback spend changed year-over-year?
IQVIA (IQV) buyback spend changed -7.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of IQVIA buyback spend?
IQVIA (IQV) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +22.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did IQVIA buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
IQVIA buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $2.62B in 2017.
What was IQVIA buyback spend in 2024?
IQVIA (IQV) buyback spend in 2024 was $1.35B.
What was IQVIA buyback spend in 2025?
IQVIA (IQV) buyback spend in 2025 was $1.24B.
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