Cash on Hand for IQVIA (IQV)
According to IQVIA's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $2.14B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
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
$2.14B
YoY change
+16.2%
5Y CAGR
+2.4%
Peak year (2025)
$2.14B
Latest annual
$2.14B
Cash on Hand history chart for IQVIA (IQV) from 2011 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for IQVIA (IQV) from 2011 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.14B | +16.2% | ||
| 2024 | $1.84B | +23.2% | ||
| 2023 | $1.50B | +14.3% | ||
| 2022 | $1.31B | -11.4% | ||
| 2021 | $1.48B | -22.3% | ||
| 2020 | $1.90B | +111.6% | ||
| 2019 | $899.00M | -4.2% | ||
| 2018 | $938.00M | -6.7% | ||
| 2017 | $1.00B | -18.8% | ||
| 2016 | $1.24B | +26.7% | ||
| 2015 | $977.15M | +12.7% | ||
| 2014 | $867.36M | +11.5% | ||
| 2013 | $778.14M | +37.1% | ||
| 2012 | $567.73M | +10.0% | ||
| 2011 | $516.30M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from IQVIA's reported balance sheets (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
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for IQVIA (IQV) came in at $2.14B – grew 16.2% year-over-year.
IQVIA cash and short-term investments compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +2.4%, sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$2.14B stands as the all-time-high annual cash and short-term investments, posted in 2025, against a low of $516.30M during 2011.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, IQVIA (IQV) ranks 9th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $11.85B.
IQVIA Cash on Hand by Year
IQVIA Cash on Hand 2025: $2.14B
IQVIA cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.14B, grew 16.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
IQVIA Cash on Hand 2024: $1.84B
IQVIA cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.84B, grew 23.2% from 2023.
IQVIA Cash on Hand 2023: $1.50B
IQVIA cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $1.50B, grew 14.3% from 2022.
IQVIA Cash on Hand 2022: $1.31B
IQVIA cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $1.31B, declined 11.4% below 2021.
IQVIA Cash on Hand 2021: $1.48B
IQVIA cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $1.48B.
See more financial history for IQVIA (IQV).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as IQVIA, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $28.12B | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $26.96B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $20.10B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $14.56B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $9.13B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $7.27B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $5.74B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $5.26B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is IQVIA's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for IQVIA (IQV) is $2.14B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has IQVIA cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- IQVIA (IQV) cash and short-term investments changed +16.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of IQVIA cash and short-term investments?
- IQVIA (IQV) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +2.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did IQVIA cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- IQVIA cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $2.14B in 2025.
What was IQVIA cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- IQVIA (IQV) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.84B.
What was IQVIA cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- IQVIA (IQV) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.14B.
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