NIQ Beats Q2 Estimates, Raises Full-Year Outlook on 8% Revenue Growth
NIQ sits 46% above its 52-week low of $7.93.
Summary
NIQ delivered a strong Q2, beating its own guidance across revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS. Revenue rose 8.0% to $1.12 billion, with organic constant currency growth of 5.8% driven by an 8.3% surge in the Americas, partly on pricing strength. Adjusted EBITDA jumped 21.9% to $261.9 million, expanding margins by 270 basis points to 23.3%, while levered free cash flow swung to a positive $74.1 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook, now targeting 5.2%-5.6% organic revenue growth and $245-$255 million in levered free cash flow. A credit rating upgrade to B+ from S&P underscores improving financial health. This follows a pattern of quarterly beats since going public, with accelerating subscription revenue and AI-driven product launches adding momentum.
At the time of this announcement, NIQ was trading at $11.60 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.4B. The 52-week trading range was $7.93 to $18.70. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.