NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 10, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the NIQ SEC filings page.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) reported $4.4B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 3 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
The operation reached operating profitability and cash generation, but its financing structure still suppresses bottom-line earnings.
In FY2025, operating income turned positive at$85.4M while net income remained a loss of$353.3M , showing that operational improvement did not yet reach shareholders. Interest expense of$317.6M and income-tax expense of$135.5M together explain why the below-operating burden outweighed the operating result.
Despite the net loss, operating cash flow reached
The balance sheet remains liability-heavy: liabilities were
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group, and the overall is the average of the dimensions that can be computed. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of NIQ Global Intelligence plc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc has an operating margin of 2.0%, meaning the company retains $2 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. Among its peers this margin ranks in the lower range, for a profitability score of 28/100. This is up from -2.5% the prior year.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc's revenue grew 5.7% year-over-year to $4.2B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 70/100.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 3.54), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 14/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc's current ratio of 1.03 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 20/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc has a free cash flow margin of 6.3%, earning a moderate score of 38/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc posts a -35.7% return on equity (ROE), meaning it loses $36 for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This results in a returns score of 24/100. This is up from -1336.7% the prior year.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc scores 0.86, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is pulled down most by an accumulated deficit of $2.2B against total assets of $6.8B. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 operating efficiency signals passes.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc reported a net loss of $353.3M while generating $298.7M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc earns $0.27 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($85.4M vs $317.6M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
NIQ Global Intelligence plc generated $1.1B in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 8.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 4.8%.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc's EBITDA was $219.8M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 13.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 53.2%.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc reported a net loss of $30.5M in Q2 2026. The change from the same quarter a year earlier is not meaningful, because that figure was zero or negative. The change from the prior quarter is not meaningful, because that quarter’s figure was zero or negative.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc earned -$0.10 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. The change from the same quarter a year earlier is not meaningful, because that figure was zero or negative. The change from the prior quarter is not meaningful, because that quarter’s figure was zero or negative.
Cash & Balance Sheet
NIQ Global Intelligence plc generated $135.2M in free cash flow in Q2 2026, representing cash available after capex. The change from the same quarter a year earlier is not meaningful, because that figure was zero or negative. The change from the prior quarter is not meaningful, because that quarter’s figure was zero or negative.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc held $416.6M in cash against $3.4B in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Margins & Returns
NIQ Global Intelligence plc's gross margin was 55.5% in Q2 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 1.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.2 percentage points.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc's operating margin was 5.8% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 2.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 6.8 percentage points.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc's net profit margin was -2.7% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 2.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.7 percentage points.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc's quarterly ROE was -3.4% in Q2 2026: one quarter's net income over shareholder equity, not annualized. This is down 1.8 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 6.5 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
NIQ Global Intelligence plc invested $4.9M in capex in Q2 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 43.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 53.1%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
NIQ Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B+8.0% | $1.1B+11.1% | $1.1B | $1.1B+7.2% | $1.0B+5.6% | $965.9M | N/A | $982.1M |
| Cost of Revenue | $500.0M+11.3% | $475.0M+10.3% | $515.2M | $466.9M+6.3% | $449.2M+3.5% | $430.8M | N/A | $439.4M |
| Gross Profit | $624.2M+5.5% | $597.7M+11.7% | $623.9M | $585.7M+7.9% | $591.6M+7.2% | $535.1M | N/A | $542.7M |
| SG&A Expenses | $401.3M-0.4% | $396.1M+6.6% | $368.0M | $454.9M+14.8% | $403.1M-0.4% | $371.7M | N/A | $396.1M |
| Operating Income | $65.3M+65.7% | -$10.2M-165.0% | $65.0M | -$34.7Mn/m | $39.4Mn/m | $15.7M | N/A | -$15.9M |
| EBITDA | $219.8M+13.8% | $143.5M-12.6% | $228.3M | $132.2M-4.5% | $193.2M+67.4% | $164.2M | N/A | $138.5M |
| Interest Expense | $55.1M-42.1% | $58.5M-29.9% | $60.7M | $78.2M-22.9% | $95.2M-11.0% | $83.5M | N/A | $101.4M |
| Income Tax | $37.6M+58.0% | $25.6M+9.9% | $54.2M | $34.2M+73.6% | $23.8M-19.9% | $23.3M | N/A | $19.7M |
| Net Income | -$30.5Mn/m | -$90.1Mn/m | -$32.2M | -$198.6Mn/m | -$2.7Mn/m | -$119.8Mn/m | N/A | -$214.7M |
| EPS (Basic) | -$0.10n/m | -$0.31n/m | -$0.07n/m | -$0.70n/m | -$0.01 | -$0.49 | -$0.71 | -$0.88 |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.10n/m | -$0.31n/m | -$0.07n/m | -$0.70n/m | -$0.01 | -$0.49 | -$0.71 | -$0.88 |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 295M+20.4% | 295M+20.4% | N/A | 282M+15.1% | 245M | 245M | N/A | 245M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
NIQ Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6.8B-1.0% | $6.7B | $6.8B+6.7% | $6.8B | $6.8B | N/A | $6.4B | N/A |
| Current Assets | $1.6B+19.0% | $1.5B | $1.5B+21.4% | $1.4B | $1.4B | N/A | $1.2B | N/A |
| Cash & Equivalents | $416.6M+60.5% | $362.3M | $518.8M+94.9% | $446.3M | $259.5M | N/A | $266.2M | N/A |
| Short-Term Investments | $0n/m | $0 | $0n/m | $0 | $0 | N/A | $0 | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | $852.3M+9.1% | $808.9M | $695.6M+7.9% | $716.5M | $781.4M | N/A | $644.9M | N/A |
| Long-Term Investments | $0n/m | $0 | $0n/m | $0 | $0 | N/A | $0 | N/A |
| Goodwill | $2.4B+0.2% | $2.4B | $2.4B+10.1% | $2.4B+3.5% | $2.4B | N/A | $2.2B | $2.3B |
| Total Liabilities | $5.6B-12.6% | $5.6B | $5.6B-8.2% | $5.6B | $6.4B | N/A | $6.1B | N/A |
| Current Liabilities | $1.5B+7.6% | $1.4B | $1.4B+2.7% | $1.4B | $1.4B | N/A | $1.4B | N/A |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $4.1B-18.2% | $4.2B | $4.2B-11.4% | $4.2B | $5.0B | N/A | $4.7B | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.4B-22.0% | $3.5B | $3.5B-11.5% | $3.5B | $4.4B | N/A | $4.0B | N/A |
| Total Equity | $907.0M+438.3% | $915.9M | $988.4M+1555.6% | $983.3M | $168.5M | N/A | $59.7M | N/A |
| Retained Earnings | -$2.3Bn/m | -$2.3B | -$2.2Bn/m | -$2.2B | -$1.8B | N/A | -$1.8B | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory.
NIQ Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $140.1Mn/m | -$63.6Mn/m | $188.7M+176.3% | $272.2M+112.3% | -$8.6M | -$153.6M | $68.3M | $128.2M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $154.5M+0.5% | $153.7M+3.5% | $163.3M+9.5% | $166.9M+8.1% | $153.8M+7.8% | $148.5M | $149.1M | $154.4M |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $8.8M+486.7% | $11.5M+784.6% | N/A | $50.5M+3784.6% | $1.5M+114.3% | $1.3M | N/A | $1.3M |
| Capital Expenditures | $4.9M-43.7% | $3.2M+3.2% | $15.5M+9.9% | $7.4M-40.3% | $8.7M | $3.1M | $14.1M | $12.4M |
| Free Cash Flow | $135.2Mn/m | -$66.8Mn/m | $173.2M+219.6% | $264.8M+128.7% | -$17.3M | -$156.7M | $54.2M | $115.8M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$65.8Mn/m | -$59.2Mn/m | -$99.8Mn/m | -$69.1Mn/m | -$63.0M | -$3.7M | -$90.5M | -$80.8M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$14.6M-142.7% | -$31.1M-118.3% | -$22.0Mn/m | -$5.0Mn/m | $34.2M | $170.1M | -$8.9M | -$4.2M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid, Share Buybacks.
NIQ Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 55.5%-1.3pp | 55.7%+0.3pp | 54.8% | 55.6%+0.4pp | 56.8%+0.9pp | 55.4% | N/A | 55.3% |
| Operating Margin | 5.8%+2.0pp | -0.9%-2.6pp | 5.7% | -3.3%-1.7pp | 3.8%+6.6pp | 1.6% | N/A | -1.6% |
| Net Margin | -2.7%-2.5pp | -8.4%+4.0pp | -2.8% | -18.9%+3.0pp | -0.3%+18.9pp | -12.4% | N/A | -21.9% |
| Return on Equity | -3.4%-1.8pp | -9.8% | -3.3% | -20.2% | -1.6% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | -0.4%-0.4pp | -1.3% | -0.5% | -2.9% | 0.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Current Ratio | 1.09+0.1x | 1.07 | 1.03+0.2x | 0.99 | 0.98 | N/A | 0.87 | N/A |
| Debt-to-Equity | 3.80-22.4x | 3.79 | 3.54-62.8x | 3.56 | 26.23 | N/A | 66.33 | N/A |
| Liabilities-to-Equity | 6.19-31.9x | 6.11 | 5.64-96.1x | 5.70 | 38.13 | N/A | 101.75 | N/A |
| Asset Turnover | 0.170.0x | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.15 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCF Margin | 12.0%+13.7pp | -6.2%+10.0pp | 15.2% | 25.2%+13.4pp | -1.7% | -16.2% | N/A | 11.8% |
Where NIQ Global Intelligence plc Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's annual revenue?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) reported $4.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's revenue growing?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) revenue grew by 5.7% year-over-year, from $4.0B to $4.2B in fiscal year 2025.
Is NIQ Global Intelligence plc profitable?
No, NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) reported a net loss of $351.4M over the trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. In fiscal year 2025 it reported a net loss of $353.3M, with a net profit margin of -8.4%.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's EBITDA?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had EBITDA of $717.9M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does NIQ Global Intelligence plc have?
As of fiscal year 2025, NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had $518.8M in cash and equivalents against $3.5B in long-term debt.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's gross margin?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had a gross margin of 55.6% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's operating margin?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had an operating margin of 2.0% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's net profit margin?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had a net profit margin of -8.4% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's return on equity (ROE)?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) has a return on equity of -35.7% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's free cash flow?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) generated $264.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 585.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's operating cash flow?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) generated $298.7M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are NIQ Global Intelligence plc's total assets?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had $6.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are NIQ Global Intelligence plc's capital expenditures?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) invested $34.7M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's current ratio?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had a current ratio of 1.03 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's debt-to-equity ratio?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.54 as of fiscal year 2025. We compute it as long-term debt divided by total shareholder equity, where long-term debt is the noncurrent part of the company's borrowings, so debt due within the next twelve months is not counted.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's liabilities-to-equity ratio?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had a liabilities-to-equity ratio of 5.64 as of fiscal year 2025, which is total liabilities divided by total shareholder equity. Total liabilities counts every obligation on the balance sheet (payables, deposits, insurance reserves and deferred taxes as well as borrowings), so this ratio usually runs well above debt-to-equity.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's return on assets (ROA)?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) had a return on assets of -5.2% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's P/E ratio?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) has no price-to-earnings ratio at the moment: net loss, so no earnings multiple (trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026). The market capitalization is $6.0B as of Oct 29, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's price-to-sales ratio?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) trades at 1.4x sales, its market capitalization divided by $4.4B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $6.0B as of Oct 29, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's Altman Z-Score?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) has an Altman Z-Score of 0.86, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence plc's Piotroski F-Score?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are NIQ Global Intelligence plc's earnings high quality?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) reported a net loss of $353.3M while generating $298.7M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can NIQ Global Intelligence plc cover its interest payments?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) has an interest coverage ratio of 0.27x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is NIQ Global Intelligence plc?
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) scores 32 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is the average of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.