Should I buy or sell Nicolet Bankshares stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nicolet Bankshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" NIC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NIC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View NIC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Nicolet Bankshares' stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Nicolet Bankshares' stock. Their NIC share price targets range from $82.50 to $95.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $87.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NIC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have NIC shares performed in 2024?

Nicolet Bankshares' stock was trading at $80.48 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NIC stock has decreased by 5.0% and is now trading at $76.46. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Nicolet Bankshares' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 16th 2024. View our NIC earnings forecast .

How were Nicolet Bankshares' earnings last quarter?

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE:NIC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 16th. The company reported $1.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.73 by $0.12. The company earned $89.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.30 million. Nicolet Bankshares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.07% and a net margin of 20.60%.

How often does Nicolet Bankshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Nicolet Bankshares?

Nicolet Bankshares announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.31%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. Read our dividend analysis for NIC .

Is Nicolet Bankshares a good dividend stock?

Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.29%. The dividend payout ratio is 15.41%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NIC will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.64% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for NIC .

What ETFs hold Nicolet Bankshares' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) stock in their portfolio include SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) . IQ Chaikin U.S. Small Cap ETF (CSML) .

Who are Nicolet Bankshares' major shareholders?

Nicolet Bankshares' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.31%), Legacy Private Trust Co. (0.13%), Steph & Co. (0.10%) and Bowman & Co S.C. (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Brad Vincent Hutjens, Christopher J Ghidorzi, Eric James Witczak, Hector Colon, Hubert Phillip Moore Jr, John Nicholas Dykema, Lynn Dale Davis, Michael E Daniels, Patrick Joseph Madson, Robert Bruce Atwell and Susan L Merkatoris. View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Nicolet Bankshares?

Shares of NIC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$76.98

+1.02 (+1.34%)

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Today's Range: $75.28
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50-Day Range: $74.10
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$85.99
52-Week Range: $51.76
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$86.86

Volume: 47,547 shs
Average Volume: 39,263 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.14 billion

P/E Ratio: 11.86
Dividend Yield: 1.30%
Price Target: $88.63

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Nicolet Bankshares MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 14.9% Upside
$87.88 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
1.91% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.32
Based on 19 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$333,130 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.77%
From $6.93 to $7.33 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.98 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

613th out of 831 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

69th out of 79 stocks

2.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Nicolet Bankshares has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Nicolet Bankshares has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.91% of the float of Nicolet Bankshares has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Nicolet Bankshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Nicolet Bankshares has recently increased by 3.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Nicolet Bankshares pays a meaningful dividend of 1.29%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Nicolet Bankshares does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Nicolet Bankshares is 15.41%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Nicolet Bankshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.64% next year. This indicates that Nicolet Bankshares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for NIC.

0.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Nicolet Bankshares has a news sentiment score of -0.32. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for Nicolet Bankshares this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for NIC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added Nicolet Bankshares to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Nicolet Bankshares insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $333,130.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
16.40% of the stock of Nicolet Bankshares is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
43.06% of the stock of Nicolet Bankshares is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Nicolet Bankshares are expected to grow by 5.77% in the coming year, from $6.93 to $7.33 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Nicolet Bankshares is 11.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.35.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Nicolet Bankshares is 11.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 59.98.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Nicolet Bankshares has a P/B Ratio of 1.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Nicolet Bankshares Stock (NYSE:NIC)

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Nicolet National Bank that provides banking products and services for businesses and individuals in Wisconsin and Michigan. The company accepts checking, savings, and money market accounts; various certificates of deposit; and individual retirement accounts. It also offers commercial loans, including commercial, industrial, and business loans and lines of credit; commercial real estate loans; agricultural (AG) production and AG real estate loans; commercial real estate investment real estate loans; construction and land development loans; residential real estate loans, such as residential first lien and junior lien mortgages, home equity loans, lines of credit, and residential construction loans; and consumer loans. In addition, the company provides cash management, international banking, personal brokerage, safe deposit boxes, and trust and fiduciary services, as well as wealth management and retirement plan services. Further, it offers mortgage refinancing; online services, such as commercial, retail, and trust online banking; automated bill payment, mobile banking deposits and account access, and remote deposit capture services; and other services consisting of wire transfers, debit cards, credit cards, pre-paid gift cards, direct deposits, and official bank checks, as well as facilitates crop insurance products. The company was formerly known as Green Bay Financial Corporation and changed its name to Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. in March 2002. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

NIC Stock Price History

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NIC Stock News Headlines

April 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Expert Outlook: Nicolet Bankshares Through The Eyes Of 4 Analysts

April 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Given New $82.50 Price Target at Piper Sandler

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Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Shares Gap Down Following Weak Earnings

April 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Nicolet Bankshares Inc (NIC) Q1 2024 Earnings: Surpasses Analyst Revenue Forecasts

April 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Nicolet Bankshares: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

April 16, 2024 | businesswire.com

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

April 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.'s (NYSE:NIC) 6.2% loss last week hit both individual investors who own 45% as well as institutions

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Critical Analysis: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) & Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC)

April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) Set to Announce Earnings on Tuesday

March 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

NIC Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.

March 26, 2024 | businesswire.com

Nicolet National Bank Hires William Bohn to Lead Wealth Management and Private Client Services

March 7, 2024 | nasdaq.com

Ex-Dividend Reminder: Nicolet Bankshares, Amerisafe and Elevance Health

February 27, 2024 | businesswire.com

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend to Shareholders

January 18, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.com

Nicolet Bankshares price target raised to $86 from $84 at Keefe Bruyette

January 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Announces 2023 Results

January 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) have seen respectable returns of 43% over the past five years

January 10, 2024 | msn.com

AtlasClear delays merger pact with Quantum FinTech; restructures proposed acquisition of Wilson-Davis

November 27, 2023 | benzinga.com

Wednesday Is Your Last Chance To Buy Nicolet Bankshares Before The Dividend Payout

November 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

There's A Lot To Like About Nicolet Bankshares' (NYSE:NIC) Upcoming US$0.25 Dividend

November 21, 2023 | msn.com

Nicolet Bankshares declares $0.25 dividend

November 19, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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November 17, 2023 | benzinga.com

Nicolet Bankshares Insider Trades Send a Signal

November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

NICOLET BANKSHARES, INC. ANNOUNCES CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TRANSITION

November 7, 2023 | benzinga.com

Board Member of Nicolet Bankshares Sold $225K In Stock

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/16/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend: 3/07/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/15/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/16/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: National commercial banks
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:NIC
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1174850
Web: www.nicoletbank.com
Phone: (920) 430-1400
Fax: N/A
Employees: 976
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $88.63
High Stock Price Target: $95.00
Low Stock Price Target: $82.50
Potential Upside/Downside: +16.4%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $6.49
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.72
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.97
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $61.52 million
Net Margins: 20.60%
Pretax Margin: 20.68%
Return on Equity: 10.07%
Return on Assets: 1.19%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.16
Current Ratio: 0.95
Quick Ratio: 0.95

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $418.83 million
Price / Sales: 2.70
Cash Flow: $7.93 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.59
Book Value: $70.39 per share
Price / Book: 1.08

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 14,850,000
Free Float: 12,418,000
Market Cap: $1.13 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.74

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Key Executives

Mr. Michael E. Daniels (Age 60)
President, CEO & Chairman
Comp: $1.31M
Mr. H. Phillip Moore Jr. (Age 63)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $781.57k
Mr. Robert B. Atwell (Age 67)
Executive Director
Comp: $1.01M
Mr. Eric James Witczak (Age 53)
Executive VP & Secretary
Comp: $699.33k
Mr. Eric P. Radzak (Age 45)
Corporate Development Officer & Investor Relations
Mr. Jeff Gahnz
Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations

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NIC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Nicolet Bankshares stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nicolet Bankshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" NIC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NIC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View NIC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Nicolet Bankshares' stock price target for 2024?: 4 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Nicolet Bankshares' stock. Their NIC share price targets range from $82.50 to $95.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $87.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for NIC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have NIC shares performed in 2024?: Nicolet Bankshares' stock was trading at $80.48 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NIC stock has decreased by 5.0% and is now trading at $76.46.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Nicolet Bankshares' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 16th 2024.
View our NIC earnings forecast.
How were Nicolet Bankshares' earnings last quarter?: Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE:NIC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 16th. The company reported $1.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.73 by $0.12. The company earned $89.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.30 million. Nicolet Bankshares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.07% and a net margin of 20.60%.
How often does Nicolet Bankshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Nicolet Bankshares?: Nicolet Bankshares announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.31%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th.
Read our dividend analysis for NIC.

Is Nicolet Bankshares a good dividend stock?: Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.29%. The dividend payout ratio is 15.41%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, NIC will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.64% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for NIC.
What ETFs hold Nicolet Bankshares' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) stock in their portfolio include SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).IQ Chaikin U.S. Small Cap ETF (CSML).
Who are Nicolet Bankshares' major shareholders?: Nicolet Bankshares' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.31%), Legacy Private Trust Co. (0.13%), Steph & Co. (0.10%) and Bowman & Co S.C. (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Brad Vincent Hutjens, Christopher J Ghidorzi, Eric James Witczak, Hector Colon, Hubert Phillip Moore Jr, John Nicholas Dykema, Lynn Dale Davis, Michael E Daniels, Patrick Joseph Madson, Robert Bruce Atwell and Susan L Merkatoris.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Nicolet Bankshares?: Shares of NIC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Nicolet Bankshares MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Nicolet Bankshares Stock (NYSE:NIC)

NIC Stock Price History

NIC Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

NIC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™