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NIQ Stock Forecast: NIQ Global Intelligence plc Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$19
+3.47% on the day

The 14 Wall Street analysts covering NIQ Global Intelligence plc hold a median 12-month price target of $17 — -9.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$5.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
73 / 100
Median analyst target
$17
Analysts covering
14
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+7.6%
1M
+77.2%
YTD
+13.9%
1Y
+6.4%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+135.6%
$8
$19
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NIQ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores NIQ Global Intelligence plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
73 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
97
Issuance
96
Accruals
93
Value
59
Growth
51
Quality
35
Momentum
33
Size
23
Volatility
21

Revisions (97): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (21): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NIQ stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NIQ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20$25Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NIQHigh $24Median $17Low $15

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says14 analysts
12 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $15Median $17High $24

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −9.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
20 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$18 → $21
11 Aug 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold$14 → $15
11 Aug 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
11 Aug 2026NeedhamInitiatesBuy$12 → $18
11 Aug 2026NeedhamInitiatesBuy—
11 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$13 → $17
11 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
11 Aug 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
11 Aug 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$16 → $17
11 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$16 → $17
11 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
11 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$13 → $17
11 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
18 May 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
18 May 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$16 → $11
15 May 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$20 → $14
15 May 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
15 May 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
15 May 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$21 → $12
15 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NIQ appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

NIQ analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+12.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−14.2×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
4.8×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.3×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−5.8%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.1%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Gross margin
55.7%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Operating margin
2.8%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Net margin
55.6%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−28.8%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Return on assets
−5.2%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.5%

Higher than 55% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

NIQ vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NIQNIQ Global Intelligence plc$5.5B
73
CVLTCommvault Systems, Inc.$5.5B
74
PEGAPegasystems, Inc.$5.6B
59
RNGRingCentral, Inc.$5.7B
99
YOUClear Secure, Inc.$5.9B
96
KVYOKlaviyo, Inc.$5.2B
44
OTEXOpen Text Corp.$6.0B
79

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own NIQ Global Intelligence plc — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest NIQ news & analysis

58% of Consumers Say They Don't Care Whether a Product is a National Brand or Private Label. They Just Buy What They Need

Business Wire · 21 Aug 2026neutral

NielsenIQ released new research, "A Tale of Two Consumers: The Polarized Mindsets," finding that private label is now seen as a credible competitor across value, mainstream, and premium segments rather than just a low-cost substitute. The report notes that 58% of consumers do not care whether a product is a national brand or private label, amid a 26% global rise in FMCG prices from 2021 to 2025.

Why it matters — NIQ watchers would care because the research highlights a significant shift in consumer perceptions of private label, underscoring NIQ's role in tracking evolving buying behaviour in the FMCG sector.

Packaging Redesigns See 4% Average Volume Lift, NIQ Finds

Business Wire · 20 Aug 2026positive

NielsenIQ announced the winners of its ninth annual Design Impact Awards, recognizing eight package redesigns that combined stronger shopper experiences with measurable commercial performance. Across nearly a decade of award winners, recognized redesigns have been associated with an average volume increase of approximately 4%.

Why it matters — The awards highlight NIQ's consumer-intelligence capabilities and provide evidence of the commercial impact its analytics can demonstrate for package redesigns.

Gen Z Spending is Expected to Reach $12 Trillion by 2030. Here's Why That Doesn't Matter as Much as Brands Think

Business Wire · 12 Aug 2026positive

NielsenIQ released a global report, "A Tale of Two Con," finding that consumer spending is shifting based on behavior rather than generation. Across all age groups, consumers are increasingly choosing between premium and value products, putting pressure on traditional middle-market offerings.

Why it matters — The report positions NielsenIQ as a leader in identifying the key behavioral shift shaping consumer markets, reinforcing the value of its analytics to brands and retailers.

Why NIQ Global Intelligence Stock Is Skyrocketing Today

The Motley Fool · 11 Aug 2026positive

NIQ Global Intelligence reported second-quarter results that beat sales and earnings expectations, raised its full-year guidance, and made progress in reducing its leverage ratio.

Why it matters — The stronger-than-expected results and upgraded guidance signal improving financial health and operational momentum for NIQ.

NIQ Global Intelligence Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 11 Aug 2026positive

NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE: NIQ) reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded the top end of its guidance across key metrics. Organic constant-currency revenue grew 5.8%, adjusted EBITDA rose 21.9%, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 270 basis points to 23.3%.

Why it matters — A NIQ watcher would care because the company surpassed its own guidance with broad strength across revenue growth, EBITDA growth, and margin expansion.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NIQ stock

What is the NIQ stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 14 Wall Street analysts covering NIQ Global Intelligence plc have a median 12-month price target of $17, with estimates ranging from $15 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NIQ stock a buy right now?

Of the 14 analysts covering NIQ Global Intelligence plc, 12 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NIQ Global Intelligence plc 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NIQ?

As at 22 Aug 2026, NIQ Global Intelligence plc ranks 73 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (97 of 100).

Will NIQ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies -9.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NIQ Global Intelligence plc 73 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NIQ stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering NIQ Global Intelligence plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NIQ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $24 over the next 12 months.

How has NIQ stock performed over the past year?

NIQ Global Intelligence plc returned +6.4% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does NIQ Global Intelligence plc do?

NIQ Global Intelligence PLC is a leading consumer intelligence provider that operates at the intersection of brands, retailers, and consumers. Specializing in data-driven insights, the company offers a sophisticated ecosystem that integrates proprietary data, advanced artificial intelligence, human expertise, and powerful analytics platforms.

What is the latest news on NIQ?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 21 Aug 2026): "58% of Consumers Say They Don't Care Whether a Product is a National Brand or Private Label. They Just Buy What They Need". NielsenIQ released new research, "A Tale of Two Consumers: The Polarized Mindsets," finding that private label is now seen as a credible competitor across value, mainstream, and premium segments rather than just a low-cost substitute. The report notes that 58% of consumers do not care whether a product is a national brand or private label, amid a 26% global rise in FMCG prices from 2021 to 2025.

Company

About NIQ Global Intelligence plc.

NIQ Global Intelligence PLC is a leading consumer intelligence provider that operates at the intersection of brands, retailers, and consumers. Specializing in data-driven insights, the company offers a sophisticated ecosystem that integrates proprietary data, advanced artificial intelligence, human expertise, and powerful analytics platforms. Its main activities revolve around collecting, harmonizing, and analyzing vast amounts of shopping behavior data from omnichannel sources, transforming these into actionable intelligence for brand and retail clients. Serving the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions, NIQ Global Intelligence PLC divides its offerings into two major segments: Intelligence solutions, focused on sales measurement, consumer panel, and eCommerce data; and Activation solutions, which provide customized analytics, predictive models, and research to enhance product innovation, marketing, and supply chain decisions. The business is positioned within the Information Technology sector, particularly in the software application industry, and is recognized for its influence on sectors such as retail, consumer goods, digital media, and supply chain logistics. Founded in 1923, the company has established itself as a critical partner for organizations seeking to understand and respond to rapidly changing consumer preferences worldwide.

CEO Mr. James Michael Peck · 38,760 employees · United States · https://nielseniq.com