NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) SEC Filings & Earnings Calls
EquiReason read 10 NIQ Global Intelligence plc SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 10-Q on 2026-08-10 — NIQ reported strong Q2 2026 revenue growth of 8.0% YoY, margin expansion, and significant interest expense savings from post-IPO debt refinancing, though GAAP net loss persisted du.
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · figures as of 2026-06-30 · read by EquiReason
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10 Aug 202610-QNIQ reported strong Q2 2026 revenue growth of 8.0% YoY, margin expansion, and significant interest expense savings from post-IPO debt refinancing, though GAAP net loss persisted due to restructuring charges.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q2-2026 | $1.12B | +8% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q2-2026 | $262M | +22% y/y |
| Intelligence Subscription Revenue · H1-2026 | $3.02B | +6% y/y |
| Net Dollar Retention · H1-2026 | 105.0% | |
| Free Cash Flow · H1-2026 | $-49M | |
| Adjusted Net Income attributable to NIQ · Q2-2026 | $79M |
Risks flagged
Restructuring execution risk
“Restructuring, net increased $68.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026” · word for word
Foreign exchange volatility
“Foreign currency exchange gain, net decreased by $83.1 million, or 93.0%, for the six months ended June 30, 2026” · word for word
High leverage and interest rate exposure
“Interest expense, net was $55.1M in Q2 2026, though reduced from prior year”
10 Aug 20268-K · 2.02NIQ reported Q2 2026 results exceeding guidance on revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS. Raised full-year 2026 guidance. Strong OCC growth of 5.8%, margin expansion of 270 bps, and positive free cash flow inflection.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q2-2026 | $1.12B | +8% y/y |
| Organic Constant Currency Revenue Growth · Q2-2026 | 5.8% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q2-2026 | $262M | +22% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · Q2-2026 | 23.3% | |
| Net loss attributable to NIQ · Q2-2026 | $-31M | |
| Adjusted net income · Q2-2026 | $79M | |
| Adjusted EPS · Q2-2026 | $0.27 | |
| Annualized Intelligence Subscription Revenue · Intelligence · Q2-2026 | $3.02B | +6% y/y |
| Intelligence Subscription Net Dollar Retention · Intelligence · Q2-2026 | 105.0% | |
| Intelligence Subscription Gross Dollar Retention · Intelligence · Q2-2026 | 99.0% |
Guidance
FY2026 OCC revenue growth 5.2%-5.6% (from prior), Adjusted EBITDA margin 23.5%-23.9%, levered free cash flow $245M-$255M
Raised full year 2026 guidance reflecting Q2 outperformance and healthy demand.
Risks flagged
Net loss attributable to NIQ was $30.5 million, though adjusted net income positive.
“Net loss attributable to NIQ was $30.5 million.” · word for word
14 May 20268-K · 2.02Revenue $1.07B (+11% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $225M (+19% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA Margin 21; Guidance: FY2026 OCC growth 5.0-5.3%, Adj. EBITDA margin 23.5-23.8%, levered FCF $235-250Mearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q1-2026 | $1.07B | +11% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q1-2026 | $225M | +19% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · Q1-2026 | 21.0% | |
| Annualized Intelligence Subscription Revenue · Intelligence · Q1-2026 | $2.93B | +6% y/y |
| Intelligence Subscription Net Dollar Retention · Intelligence · Q1-2026 | 104.0% | |
| Intelligence Subscription Gross Dollar Retention · Intelligence · Q1-2026 | 99.0% | |
| Adjusted Net Income · Q1-2026 | $43M | |
| Organic Constant Currency Revenue Growth · Q1-2026 | 5.1% |
Guidance
FY2026 OCC growth 5.0-5.3%, Adj. EBITDA margin 23.5-23.8%, levered FCF $235-250M
Reaffirmed full-year guidance with confidence; Q1 exceeded expectations; April OCC accelerated vs Q1.
Risks flagged
Restructuring costs increased YoY, partially offsetting cash flow improvements.
“Offset by increased year-over-year restructuring expense.” · word for word
Dynamic market backdrop may impact future demand.
“Guidance balances performance against a dynamic market backdrop.”
14 May 202610-QRevenue $1.07B (+11% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $225M (+19% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA Margin 21open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q1-2026 | $1.07B | +11% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q1-2026 | $225M | +19% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · Q1-2026 | 21.0% | |
| Intelligence Subscription Revenue · Q1-2026 | $2.93B | +6% y/y |
| Net Dollar Retention (NDR) for Intelligence Subscription Revenue · Q1-2026 | 104.0% | |
| Gross Dollar Retention (GDR) for Intelligence Subscription Revenue · Q1-2026 | 99.0% | |
| Americas Segment Revenue · Americas · Q1-2026 | $432M | +14% y/y |
| EMEA Segment Revenue · EMEA · Q1-2026 | $487M | +13% y/y |
| APAC Segment Revenue · APAC · Q1-2026 | $153M | -1% y/y |
| Free Cash Flow · Q1-2026 | $-123M | +43% y/y |
Risks flagged
Restructuring Execution Risk
“Restructuring, net increased $60.3 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.” · word for word
APAC Demand Weakness
“APAC segment revenues decreased by $1.6 million, or 1.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, driven by reduced service and volume softness.” · word for word
Foreign Exchange Exposure
“Foreign currency exchange gain, net decreased by $26.4 million to a net gain of $5.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026.” · word for word
9 Apr 2026DEF 14AAnnual proxy statement filed for 2026 AGM, including advisory say-on-pay vote, share repurchase authorization, and capital reduction proposal.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| AIP Revenue · FY2025 | $4.04B | |
| AIP Adjusted EBITDA · FY2025 | $866M | |
| AIP Free Cash Flow · FY2025 | $410M | |
| Share Premium Account · FY2025 | $2.94B | |
| Outstanding Ordinary Shares · 2026-03-27 | 295,115,271 |
Risks flagged
Controlled company governance risk
“The Company is a 'controlled company' under the New York Stock Exchange corporate governance standards. As a controlled company, exemptions under standards will exempt us from certain corporate governance requirements, including the requirements: that our board of directors be composed of a majority of 'independent directors,' ... that the compensation commi” · word for word
27 Feb 202610-KTotal Revenue $4.20B (+6% y/y); Intelligence Subscription Revenue $2.88B (+7% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $916M (+24% y/y)open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total Revenue · FY2025 | $4.20B | +6% y/y |
| Intelligence Subscription Revenue · FY2025 | $2.88B | +7% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · FY2025 | $917M | +24% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · FY2025 | 21.8% | |
| Net Dollar Retention for Intelligence Subscription Revenue · FY2025 | 105.0% | |
| Americas Revenue · Americas · FY2025 | $1.63B | +5% y/y |
| EMEA Revenue · EMEA · FY2025 | $1.86B | +8% y/y |
| APAC Revenue · APAC · FY2025 | $702M | +2% y/y |
| Intelligence Revenue · FY2025 | $3.39B | +7% y/y |
| Activation Revenue · FY2025 | $804M | +2% y/y |
Risks flagged
Integration and restructuring costs
“Restructuring charges decreased $54.5 million, or 55.3%, for the year ended December 31, 2025... driven by $61.7 million of lower severance costs associated with GfK Integration.” · word for word
Foreign exchange exposure
“Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net increased $112.4 million, or 328.7%... driven by higher foreign currency gains of $121.7 million related to debt obligations denominated in a currency other than the entity’s functional currency.” · word for word
27 Feb 20268-K · 2.02Revenue $1.14B (+9% y/y); Revenue $4.20B (+6% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $289M (+30% y/y); Guidance: 2026 guidance: 5.0-5.3% OCC revenue growth, 23.5-23.8% Adjusted EBITDA margin, $235-250M levered FCFearningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q4-2025 | $1.14B | +9% y/y |
| Revenue · FY2025 | $4.20B | +6% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q4-2025 | $289M | +30% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · FY2025 | $917M | +24% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · Q4-2025 | 25.4% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · FY2025 | 21.8% | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities · Q4-2025 | $189M | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities · FY2025 | $299M | |
| Unlevered free cash flow · Q4-2025 | $150M | |
| Unlevered free cash flow · FY2025 | $335M |
Guidance
2026 guidance: 5.0-5.3% OCC revenue growth, 23.5-23.8% Adjusted EBITDA margin, $235-250M levered FCF
NIQ raised 2026 guidance with strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and free cash flow generation, driven by AI investments and cost efficiency.
Risks flagged
Activation segment revenue decline in OCC terms indicates potential headwinds in non-subscription revenue.
“Activation revenue (as reported) grew 3.4%, or a 1.2% decrease year-over-year in organic constant currency.” · word for word
Net loss still reported despite improvement; GAAP profitability not yet achieved.
“Net loss and Adjusted Net Loss improved by $140.7 million and $58.5 million year-over-year.” · word for word
2 Feb 20268-K · 2.02, 5.02COO Tracey Massey resigns for personal reasons; role not replaced, responsibilities assumed by CEO and leadership team. Guidance reaffirmed.open
Guidance
Guidance reaffirmed for Q4 and FY2025, no changes from prior outlook.
Risks flagged
Loss of COO may create operational uncertainty, though role is not being replaced.
“Ms. Massey’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement ... The Company does not currently plan to replace the Chief Operating Officer role” · word for word
13 Nov 202510-QNIQ reported Q3 2025 revenue growth of 7.2% YoY and Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 300 bps, driven by strong renewals and cross-selling.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Intelligence Subscription Revenue · 9M-2025 | $2.80B | +7% y/y |
| Net Dollar Retention (NDR) for Intelligence Subscription Revenue · 9M-2025 | 105.0% | |
| Gross Dollar Retention (GDR) for Intelligence Subscription Revenue · 9M-2025 | 99.0% | |
| Revenue · Q3-2025 | $1.05B | +7% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q3-2025 | $224M | +25% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · Q3-2025 | 21.3% | |
| Free Cash Flow · 9M-2025 | $-55M | |
| Organic Constant Currency Revenue Growth · Q3-2025 | 5.8% | |
| Americas Segment Revenue · Americas · Q3-2025 | $403M | +5% y/y |
| EMEA Segment Revenue · EMEA · Q3-2025 | $474M | +11% y/y |
Risks flagged
APAC margin pressure
“APAC segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $5.6 million, or 15.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024.” · word for word
Foreign exchange exposure
“Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain, net decreased by $30.1 million to a net loss of $18.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025.” · word for word
13 Nov 20258-K · 2.02Revenue $1.05B (+7% y/y); Revenue $3.06B (+4% y/y); Adjusted EBITDA $224M (+25% y/y); Guidance: FY2025 guidance: 5.5-5.6% OCC revenue growth, ~22% EBITDA margin, breakeven FCF (up $20M)earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q3-2025 | $1.05B | +7% y/y |
| Revenue · 9M-2025 | $3.06B | +4% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA · Q3-2025 | $224M | +25% y/y |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin · Q3-2025 | 21.3% | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities · Q3-2025 | $110M | |
| Free cash flow · Q3-2025 | $185M | |
| Annualized Intelligence Subscription revenue · Intelligence · Q3-2025 | $2.80B | +7% y/y |
| Intelligence Subscription Net Dollar Retention · Intelligence · Q3-2025 | 105.0% | |
| Activation revenue · Activation · Q3-2025 | $564M | +2% y/y |
| Net loss attributable to NIQ · Q3-2025 | $-199M |
Guidance
FY2025 guidance: 5.5-5.6% OCC revenue growth, ~22% EBITDA margin, breakeven FCF (up $20M)
NIQ raised FY2025 guidance after strong Q3 beat, with improved revenue growth, margin expansion, and free cash flow.
Risks flagged
Net loss still reported despite improvement; GAAP profitability not yet achieved.
“Net loss and Adjusted Net Loss improved $16.1 million and $47.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025.” · word for word
Activation segment growth modest at 2.3% OCC.
“Organic constant currency Activation revenue grew 2.3%.” · word for word
NIQ Global Intelligence plc — questions
- What did NIQ Global Intelligence plc file recently?
- 10 SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 10-Q on 2026-08-10 — NIQ reported strong Q2 2026 revenue growth of 8.0% YoY, margin expansion, and significant interest expense savings from post-IPO debt refinancing, though GAAP net loss persisted due to restructuring charges.
Every figure on this page comes from NIQ Global Intelligence plc's own SEC filings — see them on SEC EDGAR. Price data is licensed and shown only inside the product.
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