NIQ Global Intelligence plc [Ordinary Shares]

Niq's stock rose to a 52-week high of $18.72, driven by a 61% gain over six months (YTD +10%). NIQ beat expectations in Q2 with adjusted EPS of $0.27 (expectation $0.21) and revenue of $1.12 billion, raised its full-year outlook and beat its own metrics for the fifth consecutive quarter. Seven analysts raised earnings estimates; several brokers increased price targets citing AI-native solutions, while InvestingPro currently rates the stock as overvalued. » Plus sur de.investing.com

NIQ reported adjusted EPS of $0.27 for Q2 2026 (expectation $0.21) and revenue of $1.12bn, both above estimates. Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.9% to $262m, margin climbed to 23.3%, and levered free cash flow was positive at $74.1m. Management raised the annual guidance for revenue, EBITDA, EPS and free cash flow; native AI products grew 34% in the quarter, but monetization remains a longer-term focus. The stock jumped about 15.6% in after-hours trading to $13.50. » Plus sur de.investing.com

NIQ Global Intelligence will release results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on August 10, 2026. On average, 13 analysts expect earnings per share of $0.203 after a loss of $0.050 in the year-ago quarter. For the quarter, 12 analysts forecast revenue of $1.11 billion, up about 6.2% year-on-year. For the current fiscal year, 14 analysts see average earnings per share of $0.978 and 13 analysts expect annual revenue of $4.48 billion. » Plus sur finanzen.net