NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ) Beat on Every Metric, Landed 17 Seven-Figure Clients, and Still Got a Target Cut NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NYSE:NIQ) is one of the oversold software stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts.
On May 14, Stifel acknowledged that NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NYSE:NIQ) reported Q1 2026 results that beat its own guidance across revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS
NIQ’s total revenue came in at $1.07 billion for the quarter, up 11.1% year over year, and above the $1.05 billion analysts had expected. If you strip out the impact of acquisitions and foreign exchange movements, the revenue grew 5.1%. Adjusted EBITDA was $224.8 million, up 19.1% year over year, and margins expanded by 150 basis points to 21.0%.
Adjusted EPS came in at $0.15, well above the consensus estimate of $0.05. The company also said in the report that it landed 17 seven-figure client wins during the quarter. These span renewals, upsells, and competitive wins, which the company cited as evidence that its integrated data capabilities and client relationships are resonating in a competitive market.