Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC) Stock Price & Analysis
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC) closed at USD 164.41 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.18% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 162.49; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 162.43–166.37 on volume of 175,319 shares. Market capitalization is $3.45B, with a 52-week range of USD 114.12–180 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (NIC)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.83 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 191.8 (range 185–200).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +35.7% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +126.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-20, EPS estimate USD 3.05, revenue estimate $141M.
Analysts (NIC)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.83 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 191.8 (low 185, high 200).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $175 → $185 |
| 2026-06-23 | Raymond James | Initiated | Market Perform |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NIC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +35.7% | +126.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +35.9% | +17.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 28.4% | 28.7% |
| Max drawdown | -17.9% (Feb 2026→Jun 2026) | -43.0% (Mar 2022→May 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 164.41 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.18% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 162.49 |
| Open | USD 164.29 |
| Day Range | USD 162.43 – 166.37 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 114.12 – 180 |
| Volume | 175,319 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.45B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NIC)
Nexqual's technical model rates NIC "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.85 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 169.33) |
| MACD | -1.54 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NIC)
Wall Street analysts rate NIC "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 191.8 (range USD 185–200), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 191.8 |
| High Target | USD 200 |
| Low Target | USD 185 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (NIC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-20 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.05 |
| Revenue Estimate | $141.28M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.99 vs est 2.91 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.75 vs est 2.69 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.73 vs est 2.54 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.66 vs est 2.39 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NIC)
| Total Revenue | $510.22M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +86.10% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +52.89% |
| Profit Margin | +30.21% |
| ROE | +8.91% |
| Total Cash | $455.25M |
| Total Debt | $92.75M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NIC)
Nexqual rates Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +15% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $455M cash vs $93M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $183M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 1.3% |
Ownership (NIC)
| Insider Ownership | +8.67% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +65.09% |
| Shares Outstanding | 20.96M |
| Float | 19.85M |
| Short % of Float | +5.59% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (NIC)
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is led by Michael E. Daniels (age 61), Co-Founder, President, CEO, Chairman & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Co-Founder, President, CEO, Chairman & Director | Michael E. Daniels (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | H. Phillip Moore (age 64) |
Major Backers & Investors (NIC)
Notable institutional backers of Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Westwood Holdings Group Inc., Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.53% |
| Westwood Holdings Group Inc. | 2.15% |
| Goldman Sachs | 1.87% |
| Boston Partners | 1.49% |
| Fidelity | 1.04% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.07% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.42% |
| State Street | 7.66% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.93% |
| Geode Capital | 2.41% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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