NIQ Global Intelligence plc

NYSE:NIQ Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.9b

NIQ Global Intelligence Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

NIQ Global Intelligence's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -0.7%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 8.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.3% per year.

Key information

-0.73%

Earnings growth rate

62.01%

EPS growth rate

Media Industry Growth13.17%
Revenue growth rate8.26%
Return on equity-27.38%
Net Margin-7.52%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jul 04

NIQ: AI Usage And Margin Ambitions Will Support Future Re Rating

NIQ Global Intelligence's analyst fair value estimate has shifted lower from $22.21 to $20.95 as analysts adjust price targets downward following Q1 results. This reflects a mix of AI related demand, updated long term margin aspirations, sector wide multiple compression, and caution around growth and guidance.
New Narrative Jun 16

AI Agents And Omnichannel Commerce Will Reshape Demand For Permissioned Consumer Data

Catalysts About NIQ Global Intelligence NIQ Global Intelligence provides consumer commerce measurement and analytics that help brands and retailers make data driven decisions across channels and markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Seeking Alpha Jun 15

NIQ Global Intelligence: The Earnings Recovery Is Outrunning The Share Price

Summary NIQ Global Intelligence plc is rated a cautious Buy due to discounted valuation despite steady margin expansion and deleveraging progress. NIQ delivered 5% organic revenue growth, 19% adjusted EBITDA growth, and expanding margins, with 80% of revenue from sticky, multi-year subscriptions. Management guides for 5–6% long-term revenue growth, 14–16% adjusted EBITDA growth, and 25%+ medium-term margins, with AI and automation supporting operational efficiency. Leverage remains a key risk at $3.2 billion net debt, but catalysts include free cash flow delivery, margin execution, and APAC recovery. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative Jun 01

AI Investment Burden And Vendor Risk Will Challenge Commerce Intelligence Upside

Catalysts About NIQ Global Intelligence NIQ Global Intelligence provides consumer commerce measurement and analytics that help brands and retailers make data driven decisions across channels and markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
New Narrative May 17

AI Mediated Commerce And Omnichannel Expansion Will Transform This Data Platform

Catalysts About NIQ Global Intelligence NIQ Global Intelligence provides curated, permissioned data and analytics that help brands and retailers make consumer commerce decisions across channels and geographies. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Analysis Article Feb 06

Why We're Not Concerned Yet About NIQ Global Intelligence plc's (NYSE:NIQ) 29% Share Price Plunge

NIQ Global Intelligence plc ( NYSE:NIQ ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 29% after a relatively good period...
Analysis Article Jan 22

Here's Why NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How NIQ Global Intelligence makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:NIQ Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 264,305-3241,6180
31 Dec 254,198-3531,5940
30 Sep 254,102-5401,6280
30 Jun 254,032-5591,5710
31 Mar 253,977-7471,5730
31 Dec 243,973-8101,5990
31 Dec 233,341-5681,4190
31 Dec 222,786-3171,1830

Quality Earnings: NIQ is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: NIQ is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: NIQ is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 0.7% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare NIQ's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: NIQ is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Media industry (5%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: NIQ has a negative Return on Equity (-27.38%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/06 22:13
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/06 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

NIQ Global Intelligence plc is covered by 16 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jeffrey MeulerBaird
Manav PatnaikBarclays
Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital Markets Equity Research