NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) Stock Forecast
NIQ analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.36 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $20.23 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 12, 2026 EPS estimate $0.21
- 52-week range
- $7.97 – $19.24
NIQ analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NIQ price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NIQ earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.03 | +679.6% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.09 | $1.04 | $1.12 | $0.23 | +374.9% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.29 | $1.12 | $1.43 | $1.09 | +18.2% | 14 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NIQ revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.11B | $1.10B | $1.12B | +5.4% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.51B | $4.50B | $4.52B | +7.4% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.74B | $4.71B | $4.77B | +5.2% | 12 |
NIQ EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NIQ revenue: reported and forecast
NIQ EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | +4.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.98 | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.09 | +11.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.21 | $1.28 | $1.29 | $1.29 | $1.29 | +6.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NIQ earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 6 quarters; NIQ beat in 2 of 5.
What analysts expect from NIQ
14 analysts cover NIQ Global Intelligence; their consensus rating is buy (4.36 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $20.23, 8.8% above the latest close of $18.60. Analysts expect earnings of $1.09 per share for 2026, +374.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.29 per share on revenue of $4.7 billion. NIQ Global Intelligence beat the EPS estimate in 2 of the last 5 quarters.
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NIQ forecast FAQ
What is NIQ Global Intelligence's price target?
The average analyst price target for NIQ Global Intelligence is $20.23, 8.8% above the latest close of $18.60.
Is NIQ Global Intelligence a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering NIQ Global Intelligence, 7 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.09 per share for 2026 (range $1.04 to $1.12); for 2027 the estimate is $1.29.
What is NIQ Global Intelligence's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.5 billion, growth of 7.4%; for 2027 it is $4.7 billion.
When does NIQ Global Intelligence report earnings?
NIQ Global Intelligence is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 12, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.21.
Does NIQ Global Intelligence usually beat earnings estimates?
NIQ Global Intelligence reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 2 of the last 5 quarters.