NIQ Global Intelligence: Fundamentals Remain Sound

NIQ Global Intelligence earns a buy rating as margin expansion and growth outpace prior expectations, driven by AI-led productivity gains. Q4 2025 saw adj. EBITDA margin reach 25.4% and 30.2% adj. EBITDA growth, validating the margin expansion thesis through operating leverage and AI. Core Intelligence subscription revenue grew 6.6%, with e-commerce revenue up 32% and cross-sell penetration rising to 29%, reflecting the success of NIQ's Full View strategy.