NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) Stock Price & Analysis
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) closed at USD 18.94 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 3.78% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 18.25; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 18.42–18.98 on volume of 1,055,248 shares. Market capitalization is $5.59B, with a 52-week range of USD 7.93–19.69 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (NIQ)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.79 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 20.23 (range 16–25).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +40.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -3.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD 0.23, revenue estimate $1.11B.
Analysts (NIQ)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.79 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 20.23 (low 16, high 25).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $20 → $22 |
| 2026-09-18 | Needham | Reiterated | Buy | $21 |
| 2026-09-01 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $17 → $25 |
| 2026-08-28 | Baird | Target raised | Outperform | $17 → $23 |
| 2026-08-20 | Needham | Target raised | Buy | $18 → $21 |
| 2026-08-11 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $16 → $17 |
| 2026-08-11 | Stifel | Target raised | Buy | $16 → $17 |
| 2026-08-11 | Deutsche Bank | Target raised | Hold | $14 → $15 |
| 2026-08-11 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $13 → $17 |
| 2026-08-11 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $13 → $16.5 |
| 2026-08-11 | Needham | Initiated | Buy | $12 → $18 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NIQ)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2025-07-21) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +40.4% | -3.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +40.6% | -2.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 67.1% | 74.5% |
| Max drawdown | -55.7% (Jan 2026→Jun 2026) | -58.3% (Jul 2025→May 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 18.94 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.78% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 18.25 |
| Open | USD 18.42 |
| Day Range | USD 18.42 – 18.98 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 7.93 – 19.69 |
| Volume | 1,055,248 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.59B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NIQ)
Nexqual's technical model rates NIQ "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.13 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 17.63) |
| MACD | 0.26 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NIQ)
Wall Street analysts rate NIQ "Buy" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 20.23 (range USD 16–25), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 20.23 |
| High Target | USD 25 |
| Low Target | USD 16 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 12 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (NIQ)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.23 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.11B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.27 vs est 0.2 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.1 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.2 vs est 0.29 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.03 vs est 0.07 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NIQ)
Nexqual rates NIQ Global Intelligence plc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Unprofitable, margin -8.4% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Major Backers & Investors (NIQ)
Notable institutional backers of NIQ Global Intelligence plc include Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC, JNE Partners, LLP, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. | 10.18% |
| Commonwealth Equity Services, LLC | 1.42% |
| JNE Partners, LLP | 1.26% |
| DnB Asset Management AS | 1.24% |
| Alamut Investment Management Llp | 1.16% |
| Blackbarn Capital Partners LP | 0.98% |
| Alyeska Investment Group, L.p. | 0.94% |
| American Century Capital Portfolios, Inc.-Small Cap Value Fund | 0.37% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 4.63% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUW | Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value | USD 13.2 | ▲ 1.46% |
| NIM | Nuveen Select Maturities Munici | USD 8.86 | ▲ 1.03% |
| NMI | Nuveen Municipal Income Fund, Inc. | USD 9.34 | ▲ 1.52% |
| NMS | Nuveen Minnesota Quality Munici | USD 10.08 | ▲ 0.45% |
| NMT | Nuveen Massachusetts Quality Municipal Income Fund | USD 10.12 | ▼ 0.98% |
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