NIQ Global Intelligence Reports Q3 2026 Growth and First Positive GAAP Earnings
NIQ Global Intelligence reported strong third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by its first positive GAAP net income since its IPO. Total revenue reached $1,119.1 million, representing a 6.3% reported growth driven by value-based pricing and successful cross-selling strategies across its Intelligence and Activation segments. The company demonstrated significant operational efficiency, with Adjusted EBITDA growing 17.8% to $263.6 million. This margin expansion was supported by the execution of a productivity program and AI-enabled automation. Regional performance was led by the Americas, which saw 11.5% organic growth, while EMEA remained stable despite softer demand in the Middle East. Looking ahead, NIQ has raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance to $1.16–$1.20 per share and announced a new $150 million share repurchase authorization. The company also reported significant momentum in AI-native revenue, which has increased 28% year-to-date.