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76.2/100

Rank #86 of 2,961 stocksTOP 5%

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Revenue Growth

77.4/100

Profitability

74.8/100

Balance Sheet

98.0/100

Earnings Quality

74.9/100

Free Cash Flow

79.0/100

Institutional Flow

79.1/100

Revenue Scale

68.2/100

Dilution Risk

48.5/100
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MEDP Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP), a Healthcare sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores MEDP at 76.2/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #86 of 2,961 stocks — the top 5% of the AI-ranked universe. MEDP scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (98.0), institutional flow (79.1), free cash flow (79.0). Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 48.5/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), Medpace Holdings, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $707.3M, net income of $121.4M, an operating margin of 20.8%. Top institutional holders of MEDP by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES, AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. MEDP trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1668397. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate MEDP daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Medpace Holdings, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Medpace Holdings, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 69 and 82 since 2021, currently 76.2 — a stable long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about Medpace Holdings, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind MEDP — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. healthcare company · mid-cap · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue in the range of roughly $2 billion, with operating margins that make most contract-service peers jealous — consistently above 20%.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in the 1990s in Cincinnati, it grew by staying laser-focused on one thing: running clinical trials for drug and device makers rather than chasing flashier healthcare businesses.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It operates as a contract research organization (CRO) — meaning pharmaceutical and biotech companies outsource their Phase I–IV drug development studies entirely to its teams.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Unlike its giant CRO rivals, this company is famously owner-operated, with management holding a large stake and a reputation for running an unusually lean, no-frills culture that Wall Street has rewarded handsomely.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    A Cincinnati-based CRO with the ticker that sounds like a doctor's order — MEDP — and a founder-led identity that makes it the boutique darling of the clinical research outsourcing world.
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What's Driving MEDP's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

32/32 datapoints verified

AI-extracted from Medpace Holdings, Inc.'s 10-Q filed 2026-07-23 — Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Revenue rose 17.2% to $707.3 million on Metabolic, Oncology, CNS and AVAI growth, with net income up to $121.4 million, while backlog grew only 4.9% to $3,014.2 million.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Metabolic$219.1M

Filing cites growth within the Metabolic therapeutic area versus the prior-year period.

Oncology$209.4M

Filing cites growth within the Oncology therapeutic area versus the prior-year period.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

Revenue

Q2 2026

$707.3M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$121.4M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$138.1M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

20.8%

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+20.0% YoY
$2.53BFY 2025
FY22 $1.46BFY23 $1.89BFY24 $2.11BFY25 $2.53B

Net Income

+11.6% YoY
$451.1MFY 2025
FY22 $245.4MFY23 $282.8MFY24 $404.4MFY25 $451.1M

Operating Income

+19.7% YoY
$534.9MFY 2025
FY22 $278.7MFY23 $336.8MFY24 $446.9MFY25 $534.9M

EPS (Diluted)

+21.0% YoY
$15.28FY 2025
FY22 $7.28FY23 $8.88FY24 $12.63FY25 $15.28

Total Assets

-6.0% YoY
$1.98BFY 2025
FY22 $1.35BFY23 $1.66BFY24 $2.10BFY25 $1.98B

Total Debt

FY 2025
FY22 $50.0MFY23 $0.00FY24 FY25

Op. Cash Flow

+17.1% YoY
$713.2MFY 2025
FY22 $388.1MFY23 $433.4MFY24 $608.8MFY25 $713.2M

Free Cash Flow

+19.2% YoY
$681.9MFY 2025
FY22 $351.2MFY23 $396.7MFY24 $572.3MFY25 $681.9M

AI Insight: MEDP Financial Trends

Revenue growth stalled at $707M after explosive 2025 expansion, but operating margins and cash generation remain robust.

Revenue accelerated from $533M (Q3 2024) to $708M (Q4 2025), a 33% jump, then flatlined at $707M through Q2 2026.

Operating margin expanded from 21.0% (Q3 2024) to 20.8% (Q2 2026), sustaining 20%+ levels despite revenue plateau.

Operating cash flow averaged $182M across last four quarters (Q3 2025–Q2 2026) versus $145M in prior year period.

Net income volatility: $135M (Q4 2025) fell to $121M (Q2 2026)—fourth consecutive quarter below prior-year peaks.

Equity rebounded to $598M (Q1 2026) and $434M (Q2 2026) after dipping to $172M (Q2 2025)—capital deployment unclear.

AI Insight: MEDP Ratio Trends

ROIC surged to 94.6% in Q1 2026, but net margins remain volatile and operational leverage has flattened.

ROIC expanded dramatically from 76.5% in Q1 2025 to 94.6% in Q1 2026, signaling improved capital efficiency.

ROA climbed steadily from 18.5% in Q3 2024 to 27.4% in Q4 2025, reflecting stronger asset deployment.

Net profit margin contracted to 17.2% in Q2 2026 from 21.8% in Q4 2024, showing margin compression despite stable operating margins.

NPM volatility: swung from 21.8% (Q4 2024) to 15.0% (Q2 2025), then rebounded to 19.1% (Q4 2025)—suggests operational headwinds or non-recurring items.

Operating margin has stalled around 20–21.6% for four consecutive quarters; no expansion trend evident.

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Is MEDP a good stock to buy?

13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Healthcare sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for MEDP are available on the MEDP stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. MEDP is classified as a large company.

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Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling MEDP. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of Medpace Holdings, Inc.'s investment landscape.