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

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$12
+3.49% on the day

The 14 Wall Street analysts covering NIQ Global Intelligence plc hold a median 12-month price target of $14 — +21.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$3.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
55 / 100
Median analyst target
$14
Analysts covering
14
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.4%
1M
+17.0%
YTD
−29.9%
1Y
−31.7%
From 52W high
−37.3%
From 52W low
+45.0%
$8
$18
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 1 Aug 2026
55 / 100

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

Issuance
94
Accruals
85
Revisions
64
Growth
63
Value
62
Quality
34
Size
29
Volatility
24
Momentum
10

Issuance (94): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Momentum (10): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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

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 $14Low $11

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 $11Median $14High $24

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
18 May 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$16 → $11
15 May 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$20 → $14
15 May 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$21 → $12
15 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$20 → $13
15 May 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$24 → $21
15 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$18 → $13
1 Apr 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
6 Mar 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
2 Mar 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
2 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
14 Jan 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
9 Jan 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
18 Nov 2025CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
14 Nov 2025Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
18 Aug 2025B of A SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
18 Aug 2025BairdInitiatesOutperform—
18 Aug 2025BarclaysInitiatesOverweight—
18 Aug 2025BMO CapitalInitiatesOutperform—
18 Aug 2025CitigroupInitiatesNeutral—
18 Aug 2025JP MorganInitiatesOverweight—

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

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
+1.3%
Analysts raising
8
Analysts cutting
4
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
−8.8×

Cheaper than 92% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

Price / book
3.0×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.0×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−5.8%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.1%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Gross margin
55.7%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Operating margin
2.8%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Net margin
55.6%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−28.8%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Return on assets
−5.2%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.0%

Higher than 76% 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$3.4B
55
FRSHFreshworks, Inc.$3.3B
95
WKWorkiva, Inc.$3.4B
94
GRNDGrindr, Inc.$3.2B
94
FSLYFastly, Inc.$3.4B
84
NATLNCR Atleos Corp.$3.5B
75
AGYSAgilysys, Inc.$3.0B
84
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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News

Latest NIQ news & analysis

NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reported that NIQ Global Intelligence plc has the right combination of key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The article advises investors to prepare with key expectations ahead of next week's release.

Why it matters — NIQ watchers would care because the article suggests the company is positioned for a potential earnings beat in its upcoming quarterly report.

NIQ Returns to IFA 2026 to Lead Industry Conversations on Growth, Innovation, AI and Consumer Transformation

Business Wire · 3 Aug 2026positive

NIQ, the Official Global Insights Partner of IFA Berlin 2026, will return to the trade show to help lead industry discussions on growth, innovation, AI and consumer behaviour, bringing together data, AI-driven intelligence and human insight through keynotes, panels, market intelligence and customer engagements such as the IFA Retail Leaders Summit.

Why it matters — The partnership signals NIQ's continued prominence in global consumer and retail conversations, reinforcing its positioning as a leader in AI-driven market intelligence.

120 Million AI Pay Transactions in a Single Week: AI Shopping Agents Move From Theory to Checkout

Business Wire · 30 July 2026positive

A NielsenIQ report highlights that AI shopping agents are moving from experimental to everyday use, with Alipay AI Pay processing over 120 million transactions in a single week in early February 2026.

Why it matters — The trend reflects the growing real-world adoption of agentic commerce, positioning NielsenIQ's consumer intelligence as increasingly relevant for tracking a shift in how transactions are conducted.

Western Europe's Fashion E-commerce Market Matures, Representing 20% of Online Consumer Spending as Gen Z Drives momentum

Business Wire · 30 July 2026neutral

NIQ published a report, Decoding the Fashion E-commerce European Market in 2026, finding that fashion accounts for approximately 20% of online consumer spending across key Western European markets, based on analysis of over 2 million online shoppers in 10 countries.

Why it matters — The report showcases NIQ's ongoing production of detailed, multi-market consumer intelligence data, reinforcing its role as a provider of actionable insights into shifting e-commerce trends in Europe.

NIQ Expands GenAI Capabilities Across gfknewron, Turning Trusted Intelligence into Decisions Faster

Business Wire · 24 July 2026positive

NIQ announced the expansion of AI-powered Smart Insights across its gfknewron platform, bringing markets and categories into a single view to help users identify trends, opportunities and performance drivers more quickly.

Why it matters — The expansion enhances NIQ's core product offering, potentially making its consumer intelligence platform more valuable and competitive for clients.

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 $14, with estimates ranging from $11 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 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NIQ?

As at 1 Aug 2026, NIQ Global Intelligence plc ranks 55 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 Issuance (94 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 +21.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NIQ Global Intelligence plc 55 out of 100 as at 1 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: $11 to $24 over the next 12 months.

How has NIQ stock performed over the past year?

NIQ Global Intelligence plc returned -31.7% over the 12 months to 3 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 (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release". Zacks Investment Research reported that NIQ Global Intelligence plc has the right combination of key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The article advises investors to prepare with key expectations ahead of next week's release.

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