NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ – Get Free Report) updated its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.190-0.21 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.200. 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 0.950-0.990 EPS.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research firms have recently weighed in on NIQ. Wall Street Zen cut NIQ Global Intelligence from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on NIQ Global Intelligence from $20.00 to $14.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on NIQ Global Intelligence from $21.00 to $18.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Citigroup cut their target price on NIQ Global Intelligence from $17.50 to $16.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC cut their target price on NIQ Global Intelligence from $21.00 to $12.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, NIQ Global Intelligence currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $20.29.
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NIQ Global Intelligence Stock Performance
NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $1.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.05 billion. The business’s revenue was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. 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, sell-side analysts anticipate that NIQ Global Intelligence will post 0.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NIQ Global Intelligence News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting NIQ Global Intelligence this week:
- Positive Sentiment: NIQ reported Q1 EPS of $0.15 versus $0.10 expected and revenue of $1.07 billion versus $1.05 billion expected, with revenue up 11.1% year over year. View conference call and release
- Positive Sentiment: The company lifted FY 2026 EPS guidance to $0.95-$0.99 from the prior outlook, above the Street estimate of $0.93, signaling confidence in profitability. Article link
- Positive Sentiment: Needham & Company lowered its price target to $12 from $21, but kept a buy rating, still implying meaningful upside from current levels. Article link
- Neutral Sentiment: NIQ also projected Q2 EPS of $0.19-$0.21, roughly in line with consensus, suggesting near-term results may remain steady. Article link
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary around AI products versus weakening consumer packaged goods demand highlights a mixed operating backdrop, but no major new negative surprise was reported. Article link
Hedge Funds Weigh In On NIQ Global Intelligence
Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of NIQ. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new position in NIQ Global Intelligence in the third quarter valued at $76,000. Magnetar Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NIQ Global Intelligence during the third quarter worth about $520,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets acquired a new stake in shares of NIQ Global Intelligence during the third quarter worth about $44,000. UBS Group AG acquired a new stake in shares of NIQ Global Intelligence during the third quarter worth about $33,019,000. Finally, Sei Investments Co. acquired a new stake in shares of NIQ Global Intelligence during the third quarter worth about $3,061,000.
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.
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