NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ) reported first-quarter 2026 results that exceeded the company’s expectations, with management highlighting steady subscription growth, margin expansion and increased investment in artificial intelligence capabilities.
Chief Executive Officer Jim Peck said NIQ delivered organic constant currency revenue growth of 5.1% in the quarter, expanded adjusted EBITDA margin by 150 basis points to 21% and generated “meaningful free cash flow improvement.” Chief Financial Officer Mike Burwell said reported revenue rose 11.1% to $1.1 billion, while adjusted EBITDA increased 19.1% to $224.8 million.
