Sei Investments Co. Sells 95,790 Shares of NIQ Global Intelligence plc $NIQ

Sei Investments Co. reduced its position in NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NYSE:NIQ - Free Report) by 49.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 99,195 shares of the company's stock after selling 95,790 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co.'s holdings in NIQ Global Intelligence were worth $1,128,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of NIQ. Blue Trust Inc. increased its position in NIQ Global Intelligence by 3.4% during the first quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 28,734 shares of the company's stock valued at $327,000 after acquiring an additional 948 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its position in NIQ Global Intelligence by 9.0% in the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 21,884 shares of the company's stock worth $361,000 after purchasing an additional 1,815 shares during the last quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas boosted its position in NIQ Global Intelligence by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 401,952 shares of the company's stock worth $6,628,000 after purchasing an additional 1,952 shares during the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new position in NIQ Global Intelligence in the fourth quarter worth about $38,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought a new stake in shares of NIQ Global Intelligence during the 3rd quarter valued at about $44,000.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently commented on NIQ. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "sell (e+)" rating on shares of NIQ Global Intelligence in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of NIQ Global Intelligence from $20.00 to $14.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 15th. Citigroup restated a "neutral" rating on shares of NIQ Global Intelligence in a research report on Wednesday. Needham & Company LLC assumed coverage on shares of NIQ Global Intelligence in a report on Tuesday. They set a "buy" rating and a $18.00 target price for the company. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on shares of NIQ Global Intelligence from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $18.23.

NIQ Global Intelligence News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIQ Global Intelligence this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NIQ outlined a fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS target of $1.08–$1.12 and raised its levered free-cash-flow outlook to $245 million–$255 million. The improved cash-flow expectations may support confidence in the company’s earnings quality and balance-sheet flexibility. NIQ outlines FY2026 adjusted EPS and free cash flow outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment strengthened: Stifel raised its price target to $17 and maintained a “buy” rating, while Wells Fargo increased its target to $16.50 with an “overweight” rating. Needham initiated coverage with a “buy” rating and an $18 target, providing additional institutional validation. Analyst price-target updates Needham initiates coverage on NIQ
• Positive Sentiment: NIQ’s latest earnings presentation and call remain an important catalyst as investors assess the company’s second-quarter execution and updated guidance. The company previously reported revenue growth and earnings above consensus, reinforcing the positive reaction to the outlook. NIQ 2026 Q2 results presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: New NielsenIQ research indicates consumers across age groups are splitting spending between premium and value products, putting pressure on middle-market brands. The trend could increase demand for NIQ’s consumer intelligence services, although the report does not provide a direct change to revenue or earnings forecasts. NIQ consumer spending research

NIQ Global Intelligence Trading Up 1.7%

NIQ stock opened at $16.86 on Thursday. NIQ Global Intelligence plc has a 1-year low of $7.93 and a 1-year high of $18.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.01, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 1.07. The company has a market capitalization of $4.97 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of -13.82. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $10.24 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $10.99.

NIQ Global Intelligence (NYSE:NIQ - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.05. NIQ Global Intelligence had a negative net margin of 8.01% and a positive return on equity of 14.67%. The firm had revenue of $1.07 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.05 billion. The company's revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that NIQ Global Intelligence plc will post 0.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider James M. Peck bought 118,625 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $8.43 per share, with a total value of $1,000,008.75. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider owned 424,683 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,580,077.69. The trade was a 38.76% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 3.80% of the company's stock.

About NIQ Global Intelligence

Nuveen Intermediate Duration Quality Municipal Term Fund is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments Inc The fund is co-managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. It invests into public fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies that are operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in municipal securities that are exempt from federal income taxes, and seeks to maintain a portfolio with an intermediate effective duration of between 3 and 10 years, including the effects of leverage.

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