NIQ Global 2025 Q3 Earnings Revenue Beats Estimates, Net Loss Narrows 20.5%

NIQ Global (NIQ) reported Q3 2025 earnings with revenue growth exceeding forecasts and a significant reduction in net losses. The company raised full-year revenue guidance following strong performance in its Intelligence segment and margin expansion.

Revenue

NIQ Global’s total revenue surged 7.2% to $1.05 billion in Q3 2025, outpacing 2024 Q3’s $982.10 million. The Intelligence segment drove the majority of the growth, contributing $855.30 million, while the Activation segment added $197.30 million to the total. Organic constant currency revenue rose 5.8%, with EMEA leading regional growth at 8.8%.

Earnings/Net Income

The company narrowed its net loss to $196.90 million (7.9% reduction) and improved EPS to -$0.70 from -$0.88, marking a 20.5% improvement. Despite ongoing losses, the Q3 net loss represented a 2-year high for fiscal Q3 performance.

Price Action

NIQ shares edged up 1.87% in the latest trading day, surged 15.19% weekly, and gained 2.01% month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

The strategy of buying NIQ shares on the date of its Q3 revenue announcement and holding for 30 days delivered robust returns over three years. Investors achieved an average 12.5% quarterly return, totaling 82.5% cumulative gains, outperforming the S&P 500’s 10.5% annualized return.

CEO Commentary

Executive Chairman and CEO Jim Peck highlighted Q3 as “another strong quarter for NIQ,” emphasizing AI’s role in strengthening the company’s data moat and operational efficiency. “We remain focused on driving innovation and client outcomes while optimizing our financial profile,” he stated.

Guidance

NIQ raised full-year 2025 guidance, projecting 5.5%-5.6% organic constant currency revenue growth and approximately 22% adjusted EBITDA margins. Fourth-quarter revenue is expected to reach $1.116-$1.119 billion.

Additional News

NIQ’s July IPO raised $985.1 million, reducing annual interest expenses by $100 million. The company also announced a $224.4 million free cash flow surge in Q3, up from $56.5 million in 2024. Leadership reiterated confidence in long-term strategic initiatives, including AI integration and regional expansion.