National Research Corporation (NRC) Stock Forecast
NRC analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 1 analysts
- Price target
- $26.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +29.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 26, 2026 EPS estimate $0.21
- 52-week range
- $11.42 – $22.77
NRC analyst ratings
1 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NRC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NRC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | — | — | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.50 | −34.0% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | $0.98 | +7.1% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NRC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $35.8M | $35.8M | $35.8M | — | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $142.6M | $142.6M | $142.6M | — | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $154.5M | $154.5M | $154.5M | +8.3% | 1 |
NRC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NRC revenue: reported and forecast
NRC 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) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | — | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.33 | — | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $1.07 | $1.05 | — | 0 up · 1 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.
NRC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NRC beat in 5 of 6.
What analysts expect from NRC
1 analysts cover National Research; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $26.00, 29.0% above the latest close of $20.15. Analysts expect earnings of $0.33 per share for 2026, −34.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.05 per share on revenue of $154.5 million. National Research beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 6 quarters.
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NRC forecast FAQ
What is National Research's price target?
The average analyst price target for National Research is $26.00, 29.0% above the latest close of $20.15.
Is National Research a buy, hold or sell?
Of 1 analysts covering National Research, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is National Research's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.33 per share for 2026 (range $0.33 to $0.33); for 2027 the estimate is $1.05.
What is National Research's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $142.6 million; for 2027 it is $154.5 million.
When does National Research report earnings?
National Research is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 26, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.21.
Does National Research usually beat earnings estimates?
National Research reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 6 quarters.