NIQ Global 2025 Q2 Earnings Losses Narrow Sharply, Net Income Hits 2-Year High

NIQ Global reported its fiscal 2025 Q2 earnings on August 15th, 2025, delivering a strong performance marked by significant improvements in profitability. The company narrowed losses to $0.14 per share, a 92.6% improvement from the previous year, and reduced its net loss by 93.5% to $-12.20 million, setting a new record high for fiscal Q2 net income in two years.

NIQ Global’s total revenue for Q2 2025 rose 5.6% to $1.04 billion, compared to $985.80 million in Q2 2024. This growth was driven by robust performance across its business segments, with the Intelligence division contributing $841.60 million and the Activation segment adding $199.20 million to the total.

The earnings/losses for the company improved dramatically, with the net loss narrowing to $-12.20 million for Q2 2025 from $-188.50 million in the prior-year period. This marked a 93.5% reduction in losses and a significant step toward profitability. The company also achieved a per-share loss of $0.14, a substantial improvement from a loss of $1.89 per share in Q2 2024, reflecting strong operational and financial progress.

Following the earnings release, NIQ Global’s stock has demonstrated a positive trend, with a 37.89% gain month-to-date despite a slight decline in the most recent full trading week. A historical backtest of buying shares on revenue raise announcements and holding for 30 days showed positive returns over the past three years, with the stock rising approximately 30% from the Q2 2023 earnings period to the end of Q2 2025. Consistent quarterly revenue growth, strategic collaborations, and a focus on AI and analytics have bolstered investor confidence.

David Pritchard, CEO of NIQ Global, highlighted the company’s progress in leveraging AI and advanced analytics to deliver consumer insights across retail, CPG, and technology sectors. He noted that while profitability challenges remain, the company is on a strong growth trajectory, with Q2 2025 revenue reaching $1.04 billion and full-year guidance projecting $4.14 billion to $4.15 billion.

NIQ Global did not provide explicit forward-looking financial guidance during the earnings call but expressed confidence in continued growth based on first-quarter performance. The company remains focused on innovation, operational efficiency, and expanding its market leadership in the consumer intelligence space.