NIQ Global Intelligence(NYSE) NIQ

NIQ Global Intelligence plc tracks how people buy goods. It helps businesses understand global consumer shopping habits. These insights help companies improve their products and pricing.

Measuring What the World Buys

• Intelligence: Subscription software for retail measurement and shopping data; accounts for 81.4% of revenue for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.
• Activation: Analytics and models for product innovation and pricing; generates 18.6% of revenue for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

Expanding the Global Footprint

• Sold the Netquest panel business in Feb. 3, 2025 for approximately $60.3 million to reduce debt.
• Acquired Gastrograph in April 21, 2025 to improve artificial intelligence capabilities for consumer goods companies.
• Purchased M-Trix in Aug. 1, 2025 to expand market analytics and data intelligence in Brazil.
• Bought YiMian in June 30, 2026 to increase eCommerce data and digital shelf solutions in China.

The Full View of Shopping

The company uses a unified technology platform to combine proprietary data with human intelligence. This system provides a broad view of consumer behavior across fast-moving goods and technology markets.

A Look at the Numbers

• Total revenue was $1.12 billion for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, up 8.0% year over year.
• Adjusted EBITDA grew to $486.7 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, up 20.6% year over year.
• The initial public offering on July 24, 2025, raised $985.1 million in net proceeds to repay outstanding debt.
• Interest expense was $55.1 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, down 42.1% year over year.
• Free cash flow for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, was negative $49.1 million.

Bottom Line

NIQ has transitioned into a public company focused on consolidating global retail data through artificial intelligence. By refinancing debt and acquiring technology firms, it has shifted toward a more efficient, subscription-led business model.