Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC) Stock Forecast
NIC analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.83 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $191.80 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +17.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $3.06
- 52-week range
- $115.04 – $179.02
NIC analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NIC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NIC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.05 | $2.97 | $3.11 | $2.66 | +14.6% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.05 | $11.90 | $12.17 | $9.82 | +22.8% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.45 | $13.11 | $13.70 | $12.05 | +11.6% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NIC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $141.3M | $139.6M | $143.9M | +77.3% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $536.9M | $533.0M | $542.8M | +74.2% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $583.4M | $569.0M | $595.8M | +8.7% | 6 |
NIC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NIC revenue: reported and forecast
NIC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.09 | $3.04 | $3.04 | $3.05 | $3.05 | −1.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.92 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.05 | +1.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.21 | $13.42 | $13.42 | $13.45 | $13.45 | +1.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NIC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NIC beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from NIC
6 analysts cover Nicolet Bankshares; their consensus rating is buy (3.83 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $191.80, 17.1% above the latest close of $163.80. Analysts expect earnings of $12.05 per share for 2026, +22.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $13.45 per share on revenue of $583.4 million. Nicolet Bankshares beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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NIC forecast FAQ
What is Nicolet Bankshares's price target?
The average analyst price target for Nicolet Bankshares is $191.80, 17.1% above the latest close of $163.80.
Is Nicolet Bankshares a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Nicolet Bankshares, 1 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Nicolet Bankshares's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.05 per share for 2026 (range $11.90 to $12.17); for 2027 the estimate is $13.45.
What is Nicolet Bankshares's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $536.9 million, growth of 74.2%; for 2027 it is $583.4 million.
When does Nicolet Bankshares report earnings?
Nicolet Bankshares is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026; the EPS estimate is $3.06.
Does Nicolet Bankshares usually beat earnings estimates?
Nicolet Bankshares reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.