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NIQ Global Intelligence(NYSE) NIQ

Market Cap$4.89BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2025)-13%
5 YearN/A
1 Year-3%
1 Month+47%
$16.63
+42.38%
+4.95Today
After hours$16.60-$0.03 (-0.18%)
NIQ Global Intelligence last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 16.582026-08-11
NIQ Global Intelligence stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+41.71%USD 11.702026-08-04
1 month+47.38%USD 11.252026-07-10
3 month+65.14%USD 10.042026-05-13
Year to date+0.55%USD 16.492025-12-31
1 year-3.32%USD 17.152025-08-11
Since inception-12.78%USD 19.012025-07-23

NIQ Global Intelligence Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$4.89BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$4.39B

Net Income (TTM)

-$351.40M

EPS (TTM)

-$1.19

P/E Ratio

-13.92

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.69 (Low)

Price

$16.63

Volume

1,828.395

Open

$13.71

Previous Close

$16.58

Daily Range

$13.61 - $16.67

52-Week Range

$7.93 - $18.70

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 10, 2026

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About NIQ Global Intelligence

NIQ helps brands understand what people are buying. Its tools analyze shopping data to show global trends. Companies use these facts to make better business decisions.

Mapping the Shopping Cart

  • Intelligence Solutions: Services that measure retail sales and consumer behavior; accounts for roughly 82% of revenue.
  • Activation Solutions: Analytical tools that help brands choose the right prices and marketing plans.
  • Americas Division: Data and analytics services for North and Latin America; earned $432.2 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026.
  • EMEA Division: Business for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); earned $487.3 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026.
  • APAC Division: Services for Asia and the western Pacific (APAC); earned $153.2 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026.

New Listings and Leaner Plans

  • Approved a cost-cutting program in February 2026 to generate up to $80 million in annual savings.
  • Completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange on July 24, 2025.
  • Sold the Netquest consumer panel business in February 2025 to focus on core intelligence services.
  • Purchased subsidiaries from Nielsen in March 2021 through funds managed by Advent International.

The Full View Advantage

NIQ uses a single artificial intelligence platform to combine data from many sources into one global view. The business model relies on multi-year contracts and high rates of client renewals.

Tracking the Recent Performance

  • Total revenue was $1,072.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, up 11.1% from the previous year.
  • Net loss narrowed to $90.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 24.8% improvement from 2025.
  • Operating income fell to a $10.2 million loss in the first quarter of 2026 from a $15.7 million profit in 2025.
  • Free cash flow hit negative $66.8 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 57.4% improvement from the same period in 2025.

Bottom Line

NIQ has evolved from a private entity into a public leader in global consumer data. It is currently cutting costs and using automation to improve its long-term financial health.

AI Generated • May 25, 2026

Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

38,760

CEO

James M. Peck, MBA

Headquarters

Chicago, IL 60606, US

NIQ Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

51.90%

Operating Margin

4.84%

Net Income Margin

-8.01%

Return on Equity

-47.17%

Return on Capital

2.92%

Return on Assets

-5.20%

Earnings Yield

-7.18%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

-0.11%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$4.89BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

295.14M

Volume

1.83K

Avg. Volume

1.70M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$2.28B

Operating Income

$212.20M

EBITDA

$705.10M

Operating Cash Flow

$553.01M

Capital Expenditure

-$157.93M

Free Cash Flow

$395.07M

Cash & ST Invst.

$416.60M

Total Debt

$3.74B

NIQ Global Intelligence Performance Analysis

NIQ Global Intelligence annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,786,400,000N/A
20232023-12-31USD 3,341,300,00019.9%
20242024-12-31USD 3,972,600,00018.9%
20252025-12-31USD 4,198,400,0005.7%
NIQ Global Intelligence sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-13.7%
Q42025-12-318.2%
Q12026-03-31-5.8%
Q22026-06-304.8%
NIQ Global Intelligence annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -1.07N/A
20232023-12-31USD -1.5847.5%
20242024-12-31USD -3.31108.9%
20252025-12-31USD -1.20-63.8%
NIQ Global Intelligence sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-1370.6%
Q42025-12-3184.3%
Q12026-03-31-181.8%
Q22026-06-3067.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.12B

-7.8%

Gross Profit

$624.20M

-9.9%

Gross Margin

55.52%

N/A

Market Cap

$4.89BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$126.25K

N/A

Employees

38,760

N/A

Net Income

-$30.50M

-84.6%

EBITDA

$219.00M

-28.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$416.60M

+37.0%

Total Debt

$3.74B

-33.4%

Accounts Receivable

$965.70M

-6.6%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$3.64B

-32.9%

Short Term Debt

$100.60M

-48.2%

Return on Assets

-5.20%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

4.04%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$135.20M

+179.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$140.10M

+917.5%

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Questions About NIQ

What is the current price of NIQ Global Intelligence?

NIQ Global Intelligence is trading at $16.58 per share.

What is the 52-week range for NIQ Global Intelligence?

Over the past 52 weeks, NIQ Global Intelligence has traded between $7.93 and $18.70.

How much debt does NIQ Global Intelligence have?

As of the most recent reporting period, NIQ Global Intelligence reported total debt of $3.80B.

How much cash does NIQ Global Intelligence have on hand?

NIQ Global Intelligence reported $416.60M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is NIQ Global Intelligence’s dividend yield?

NIQ Global Intelligence does not currently have a dividend yield.

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