Bank of America reinstated coverage of NIQ Global Intelligence plc with a Buy rating and a $20 price target on February 17, 2026. Analyst Curtis Nagle cited the firm's constructive outlook on the Information and Business Services sector, forecasting average revenue growth of 7%, EPS growth of 12%, and free cash flow growth of 11% for 2026. The reinstatement comes shortly after Baird analyst Jeffrey Meuler lowered his price target to $20 from $24, citing uncertainty following Chief Operating Officer Tracey Massey's resignation announcement in January. NIQ stated that Massey's departure was unrelated to operational disagreements and that the company will not replace the COO position, redistributing responsibilities among existing leadership. As a global consumer intelligence provider, NIQ serves brands and retailers with insights into consumer behavior.
