NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) Issues Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) updated its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Monday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.220-0.240 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.220. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.1 billion-$1.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.1 billion. NIQ Global Intelligence also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 1.080-1.120 EPS.

NIQ Global Intelligence Stock Up 42.2%

Shares of NIQ opened at $16.61 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $4.90 billion and a PE ratio of -13.61. NIQ Global Intelligence has a 12 month low of $7.93 and a 12 month high of $18.70. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $10.06 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $10.99. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.01.

NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.05. NIQ Global Intelligence had a positive return on equity of 14.67% and a negative net margin of 8.01%.The company had revenue of $1.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.05 billion. The company’s revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. NIQ Global Intelligence has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.950-0.990 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.190-0.21 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that NIQ Global Intelligence will post 0.89 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have issued reports on NIQ shares. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of NIQ Global Intelligence from $13.00 to $16.50 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Needham & Company LLC began coverage on shares of NIQ Global Intelligence in a research report on Tuesday. They set a “buy” rating and a $18.00 price objective for the company. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of NIQ Global Intelligence from $13.00 to $17.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday. Robert W. Baird decreased their price target on NIQ Global Intelligence from $20.00 to $14.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price objective on NIQ Global Intelligence from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, NIQ Global Intelligence presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $17.85.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider James M. Peck bought 118,625 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $8.43 per share, for a total transaction of $1,000,008.75. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 424,683 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,580,077.69. This trade represents a 38.76% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 3.80% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about NIQ Global Intelligence

Here are the key news stories impacting NIQ Global Intelligence this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY 2026 outlook: NIQ increased adjusted EPS guidance to $1.08-$1.12 from approximately $0.95-$0.99 previously, well above the roughly $0.94 analyst consensus. The company also forecast levered free cash flow of $245 million-$255 million, improving confidence in earnings quality and cash generation. NIQ outlines FY2026 adjusted EPS and free cash flow guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter beat: NIQ reported quarterly EPS of approximately $0.24-$0.27, exceeding estimates of $0.20-$0.21, while revenue of about $1.12 billion also topped expectations. Earnings improved substantially from a loss in the year-ago period. NIQ Q2 earnings and revenue estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Additional analyst support: Needham initiated coverage with a Buy rating and an $18 price target, while Stifel raised its target to $17 and Wells Fargo raised its target to $16.50 while maintaining an Overweight rating. These actions reinforce the improved earnings outlook, although much of the expected upside may already be reflected in the share price. Needham raises NIQ price target
• Neutral Sentiment: NIQ’s latest consumer research finds shoppers across age groups are prioritizing either premium products or lower-cost alternatives, putting pressure on middle-market brands. The report highlights demand for NIQ’s consumer intelligence services but does not directly change near-term financial guidance. NIQ consumer spending research
• Negative Sentiment: Risks remain: NIQ has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.01, a negative net margin and a negative price-to-earnings ratio. With the stock near its 52-week high, valuation and leverage could limit further gains if growth or cash-flow execution disappoints.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in NIQ. Invesco Ltd. increased its position in shares of NIQ Global Intelligence by 8.4% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 58,806 shares of the company’s stock worth $970,000 after acquiring an additional 4,536 shares in the last quarter. VARCOV Co. acquired a new position in NIQ Global Intelligence during the 4th quarter valued at about $580,000. Symmetry Investments LP acquired a new position in NIQ Global Intelligence during the 4th quarter valued at about $1,022,000. Readystate Asset Management LP boosted its stake in NIQ Global Intelligence by 19.8% during the 4th quarter. Readystate Asset Management LP now owns 181,519 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,993,000 after purchasing an additional 30,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Millennium Management LLC increased its holdings in NIQ Global Intelligence by 1,859.2% during the 4th quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 490,241 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,084,000 after purchasing an additional 465,219 shares in the last quarter.

NIQ Global Intelligence Company Profile

Nuveen Intermediate Duration Quality Municipal Term Fund is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments Inc The fund is co-managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. It invests into public fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies that are operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in municipal securities that are exempt from federal income taxes, and seeks to maintain a portfolio with an intermediate effective duration of between 3 and 10 years, including the effects of leverage.