NIQ

NIQ Global Intelligence plc has outperformed the Business Services sector year-to-date with a 14.9% return compared to the sector average of -10.1%. The company holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with improved analyst sentiment, as consensus earnings estimates have risen 11.3% in the past quarter. However, NIQ slightly underperforms its Advertising and Marketing industry peers, which have gained 24.8% on average.

BlackSky Technology (BKSY) has significantly outperformed the Business Services sector year-to-date, returning 16.8% compared to the sector average of -13.7%. The company holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with analyst sentiment improving, as consensus earnings estimates have risen 17.4% in the past quarter. NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ) is also highlighted as an outperformer with a 5.5% year-to-date return and a stronger Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).