Full-Time
Global provider of consumer purchasing data
£45.5k - £77k/yr
Oxford, UK
Hybrid
Hybrid role with on-site presence in Oxford, UK.
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NielsenIQ collects and analyzes consumer purchasing data to help retailers and brands understand market behavior. It tracks what people buy, when, and where, using this data to measure market share and purchasing trends across categories. The product works by aggregating point-of-sale and other consumer data, then turning it into actionable insights and benchmarks that clients can use to optimize pricing, assortment, promotions, and marketing. NielsenIQ differentiates itself through its long history (dating back to 1923) and a broad global footprint (operating in over 100 countries), plus its expanded capabilities after merging with GfK in 2023 to strengthen data on technology and durable goods. Its goal is to provide objective, data-driven guidance that helps retailers and brands make informed decisions and improve performance.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1923
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NIQ Global Intelligence's stock surged 37% in midday trading Tuesday following its second-quarter earnings report. The marketing-research services company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.27 on revenue of $1.12bn, beating analyst expectations by $0.07 per share and $10m in revenue respectively. Total revenue increased 8% year over year, with organic constant currency revenue up 5.8%. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 270 basis points to 23.3%, whilst adjusted EBITDA rose 21.9% to $261.9m. NIQ raised its full-year guidance, now projecting overall sales growth between 7.1% and 7.4% and adjusted earnings per share between $1.08 and $1.12, up from previous guidance of $0.95 to $0.99. Management expects the net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio to fall below 3 by year-end.
NIQ Global Intelligence reported strong Q2 2026 results, with organic constant currency revenue growth accelerating to 5.8% and reported revenue rising 8% to $1.1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA grew 21.9% year-over-year to $262 million, whilst adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 270 basis points to 23.3%. The company's AI-native solutions showed particularly strong performance, with revenue growing 34% in Q2. Annualised intelligence subscription revenue grew 5.8% to exceed $3 billion. NIQ improved its net leverage ratio to approximately 3.1 times and generated positive levered free cash flow of $74.1 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting adjusted EBITDA growth of 15% to 17% and adjusted EPS of $1.08 to $1.12.
Great Britain records highest FMCG inflation across EU5 as NIQ launches new tracker. NIQ today (Aug 6) has launched its new EU5 FMCG Inflation Barometer - a monthly tracker across five Western Europe markets - France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain - designed to help retailers, manufacturers and the media understand how inflation is evolving across Europe's largest grocery markets and how shoppers are responding. The first edition of the Barometer reveals that while inflation across Europe's FMCG sector remains relatively contained overall, significant differences persist between countries. Key findings include: * Great Britain recorded the highest FMCG inflation across the EU5 at +2.3%, above the European average of +1.1%. * France and Italy reported the lowest inflation at -0.4% and +0.6% retrospectively, highlighting the uneven inflationary landscape across Europe's major economies. The monthly Barometer also tracks department-level inflation, price elasticity, and how shoppers are reacting to inflation to manage higher grocery costs, including buying more on promotion, switching to cheaper products or reducing purchase volumes. For example, in Great Britain for the period ending 24th May 2026, Non-Alcoholic Beverages recorded the highest inflation (+4.4%), followed by Confectionery & Snacks (+2.8%) and Frozen Food (+2.7%). In contrast, Homecare and Paper Products are in deflation (-1.1% and -0.9% respectively). Benjamin Cawthray, Client Director at NielsenIQ, said: "The first edition of the NIQ EU5 Inflation Barometer reveals a slowdown in FMCG inflation across Western Europe's largest markets. By May 2026, EU5 FMCG inflation had slowed to +1.1%, reaching its lowest level of the year as pricing pressures eased across most markets. "While inflation is cooling at a regional level, the picture varies significantly by country. Great Britain remains the clear outlier, with FMCG inflation holding above 2%, while France has moved back into deflationary territory. "Across continental Europe, a growing gap is emerging between FMCG inflation and broader consumer inflation, suggesting that supermarket pricing is no longer moving in line with wider economic trends. Shopper behaviour reflects these changing conditions. "By analysing changes in promotional purchasing, retailer and brand choice, private label engagement, category participation and purchase volumes, the Barometer uncovers the key behaviours shaping FMCG growth across EU5 markets. "This provides critical context to inflation trends, revealing how consumers are adapting their spending decisions in response to changing market conditions." He continued: "The findings highlight how inflation may be converging at a regional level, but shopper responses and category dynamics remain highly market specific, creating different opportunities and challenges for manufacturers and retailers across Europe."
NIQ Global Intelligence expanded its AI-powered Smart Insights across the gfknewron platform, offering clients tools to convert complex market, consumer, and supply chain data into actionable intelligence. The share price shows mixed signals: up 16.11% over one month and 7.40% over 90 days, but down 29.21% year-to-date and 34.02% over one year. At US$11.17, the most followed valuation narrative suggests a fair value of $20.95, implying 46.7% upside. The AI-driven commerce expansion, including agentic shopping assistants and quick commerce channels, may support NIQ's revenue growth as clients pay for decision-grade data access. However, investors must weigh risks from heavy AI capital spending and weaker Asia-Pacific trends potentially impacting margins.
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