Marathon Asset Management 13F: Cuts IQVIA (IQV) Stake by $6M
Key Points
- Marathon Asset Management's reduction of 22,472 shares represents a 21.3% decrease in its position in IQVIA Holdings.
- Marathon Asset Management held 82,916 $IQV shares at quarter end, down 21.32% from the prior quarter.
- As of October 26, 2026, IQVIA's shares traded at $273.60, about equal to the closing price on that date.
- Marathon now holds 1.77% of its total 13F portfolio in IQVIA, ranking it 22nd among its 76 reported positions.
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On October 26, 2026, Marathon Asset Management cut its position in IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) by 22,472 shares, bringing its total to 82,916 shares valued at approximately $22.3 million. This information comes from the fund's latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.
The fund's reported value for this position is about $22,292,789, which now makes up 1.77% of its entire portfolio. The reduction represents a 21.3% decrease from its previous stake of 105,388 shares.
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Where IQV Fits in Marathon Asset Management's Portfolio
Marathon's stake in IQVIA ranks 22nd out of 76 positions in its portfolio. The $6,041,820 change in value reflects a notable adjustment in their investment strategy.
IQVIA Holdings Inc. Stock Down 2.1%
IQVIA shares closed at $273.60 on October 26, 2026, which is about equal to the price on the following day. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average by 3.7% and well above its 200-day average by 31.0%. However, it is 3.3% below its 52-week high of $282.98.
Recent Earnings
IQVIA reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $16.98 billion and earnings per share of $8.05. The company is set to announce its next earnings on October 27, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at IQVIA Holdings Inc.
Several insiders have sold shares recently. Eric M Sherbet, General Counsel, sold 5,000 shares at an average price of $249.16 on July 29, 2026. Bhavik Patel, an officer, sold 1,855 shares at $235.27 on July 31, 2026, and Walter Richard Staub III sold 5,500 shares at $232.68 on August 3, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On September 28, 2026, Truist Securities reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $329. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating with a target of $319 on September 29, 2026. The average target price among analysts is $302.67, with a consensus rating of Strong Buy based on 18 opinions.
About IQVIA Holdings Inc.
IQVIA Holdings Inc. provides clinical research services and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The company operates through three main segments: Technology & Analytics Solutions, Research & Development Solutions, and Contract Sales & Medical Solutions. The recent changes in Marathon's position reflect their ongoing evaluation of market conditions.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on IQVIA's upcoming earnings report scheduled for October 27, 2026. Additionally, further filings from institutional investors like Marathon Asset Management could provide insights into changing market strategies.
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Source: Marathon Asset Management's 13F filing on $IQV (Oct 26, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts