Why is IQV Down Today?

IQV
$261.74
▼ -2.65% ($-6.93)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:07 PM ET

About IQVIA Holdings Inc.

Iqvia is the result of the 2016 merger of Quintiles, a leading global contract research organization, and IMS Health, a leading healthcare data and analytics provider. The research and development segment focuses primarily on providing outsourced late-stage clinical trials for pharmaceutical, device...

Sector: SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Market Cap: $34.64B
Forward P/E: 16.8
52-Week Range: $154.50 - $277.40
Employees: 90,000

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH sector is down 2.0% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH sector: -2.0%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

IQV is significantly underperforming the market (-2.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.25%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.42%
IQV
This Stock
-2.65%
vs S&P 500: -2.9%
vs Nasdaq: -3.07%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, IQV is expected to trade between:
$253.88 - $266.97

Key Level to Watch

$248.65 support
Watch for breakdown below $261.74

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:07 PM (-273 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.3
Put/Call Ratio
69.8%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 4,723
Put Volume: 1,429
Total: 6,152

Historical Context

IQV has moved more than 3.0% down on 15 occasions in the past year.

40.0%
Continuation Rate
6/15 times continued down
+0.43%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 08, 2026 (-3.2%) → Next day: -0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is IQV stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH sector is down 2.0% on average.

Is IQV stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, IQV shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the IQV stock price target?

IQV is currently trading at $261.74. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $253.88 - $266.97. See long-term price prediction →

Will IQV stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that IQV's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $248.65 (support).

Is IQV stock oversold or overbought?

IQV's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 49.9. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for IQV stock?

IQV's 10-day momentum indicator is at -7.05. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is IQV outperforming or underperforming the market?

IQV (-2.65%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.25%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.42%.

What does MACD indicate for IQV?

IQV's MACD (4.64) is currently below the signal line (6.25), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 31.9) is strong.

Is IQV in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, IQV is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $266.95, 50-day SMA: $252.81.

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