Every 8-K that NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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NIQ Global Intelligence plc reported strong second-quarter 2026 performance, with revenue up 8.0% year-over-year to $1,124.2 million and organic constant currency revenue up 5.8%. Intelligence and Activation both contributed, and Americas led growth with 12.1% reported revenue expansion.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.9% to $261.9 million, expanding margin by 270 bps to 23.3%. Free cash flow turned positive at $74.1 million, a $137.3 million improvement versus Q2 2025, and operating cash flow improved to $140.1 million$30.5 million, but Adjusted net income reached $78.7 million (Adjusted EPS $0.27).
NIQ ended June 30, 2026 with $416.6 million in cash and total liquidity of $1,164.1 million, while interest costs declined meaningfully. Management raised full-year 2026 guidance to 7.1%–7.4% reported revenue growth, 23.5%–23.9% Adjusted EBITDA margin and $245–$255 million free cash flow, and highlighted an S&P Global Ratings upgrade to B+.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc reported the results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting held in Dublin, where shareholders approved all proposals on the agenda. Four Class I directors were elected to serve until the 2029 annual general meeting, each receiving strong majority support.
Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026 and authorized the audit committee to set its remuneration. They also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers and chose to hold future advisory votes on pay every year.
In addition, shareholders authorized the Company and its subsidiaries to make market purchases of ordinary shares, approved a price range for the re-allotment of treasury shares, and passed a special resolution for capital reduction and creation of distributable reserves under Irish law.
NIQ Global Intelligence reported strong first quarter 2026 results with revenue of $1,072.7 million, up 11.1% year-over-year and 5.1% in organic constant currency, above its guidance for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS. Both Intelligence and Activation businesses grew at similar organic rates, and Americas and EMEA led regional growth while APAC declined on an organic basis.
Profitability improved meaningfully: Adjusted EBITDA rose 19.1% to $224.8 million, expanding margin by 150 basis points to 21.0%. Annualized Intelligence Subscription revenue grew 5.9% to $2,933.6 million with net dollar retention of 104% and gross retention of 99%. GAAP results remained a net loss of $90.1 million, but this narrowed versus the prior year, and free cash flow improved to a use of $123.2 million, supported by lower interest expense and better working capital.
The company highlighted accelerating AI-enabled offerings, a 2026 restructuring program targeting $70–$80 million in annualized cost savings, and reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance, including 5.0–5.3% organic constant currency revenue growth, 23.5–23.8% Adjusted EBITDA margin, and $235–$250 million of levered free cash flow.
NIQ Global Intelligence reported strong fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting faster growth, rising profitability and a swing to positive free cash flow. Full-year revenue rose 5.7% to $4,198.4M, with Q4 revenue up 9.2% to $1,139.1M and organic constant currency growth of 5.7%.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 23.8% to $916.5M, lifting margin to 21.8%, while net loss narrowed sharply to $353.3M. Free cash flow improved to $35.8M from a $224.8M deficit, supported by lower interest after the IPO and refinancings. Cash flow from operations reached $298.7M.
NIQ ended 2025 with $518.8M in cash and $1,268.8M in total liquidity, and used IPO proceeds to reduce term loans and extend maturities to 2030, cutting annual interest expense by about $100M. For 2026, NIQ guides to reported revenue of $4,439M–$4,452M, organic constant currency growth of 5.0%–5.3%, Adjusted EBITDA of $1,043M–$1,060M with a 23.5%–23.8% margin, and free cash flow of $235M–$250M.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc reaffirmed its financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, confirming that its outlook remains unchanged from the guidance issued with third quarter 2025 results.
The company also announced that Chief Operating Officer Tracey Massey has resigned from her role for personal reasons, effective January 30, 2026, with no disagreement related to operations, policies, or practices. NIQ does not plan to replace the COO position; those responsibilities will shift to the Chief Executive Officer and the executive leadership team, and no additional leadership changes are currently anticipated.
Under a Transition and Separation Agreement, Ms. Massey will serve as Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer until September 30, 2026, continue to receive base salary and benefits through that date, and receive a severance payment of $1,938,993 over 12 months following her separation. She will also be eligible for her 2025 annual bonus, a pro rata portion of her target 2026 bonus, subsidized health benefits for up to 12 months if she elects COBRA, and continued eligibility for her outstanding equity awards to vest through September 30, 2027.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc filed a current report announcing it has reported financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
The company furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 and supplemental financial information, including a reconciliation of historical financial statements of Intermediate Dutch Holdings B.V. to the company’s financial statements, as Exhibit 99.2. The information is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc filed a current report to disclose that it has reported its results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The company is furnishing, rather than filing, a press release dated August 14, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1, which contains the detailed financial and operating information for this period.
The furnished information under Item 2.02, including the press release, is expressly stated not to be deemed “filed” for liability purposes under the Exchange Act or automatically incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced. The report also notes the inclusion of the cover page interactive data file as Exhibit 104.