Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.

NICยทNYSE

$131.86

-3.7%
Financial ServicesBanks - Regional

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Nicolet National Bank that provides banking products and services for businesses and individuals. 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. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 52 branches throughout Wisconsin and Michigan. The company was formerly known as Green Bay Financial Corporation and changed its name to Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. in March 2002. Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$2.07B
EPS10.0600
P/E Ratio13.11
Earnings Date07/21/2026
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Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that NIC stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 182.67, with estimates ranging from a low of 173.00 to a high of 190.00.

Lowest Target
173.00
31.20%
Consensus Target
182.67
38.53%
Highest Target
190.00
44.09%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 182.67, with estimates ranging from a low of 173.00 to a high of 190.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+38.5%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

9.3% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
552.61M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
655.34M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
648.87M - 665.04M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+18.6%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
150.69M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
177.84M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
174.99M - 180.68M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+18.0%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
10.06
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$11.51
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$11.36 - $11.73
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+14.4%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
186.96M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
204.83M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
202.81M - 207.87M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+9.6%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
186.96M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
231.15M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
228.87M - 234.57M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+23.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
151.94M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
183.29M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
181.48M - 186.00M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+20.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $162K and sold $1.70M worth of NIC shares, resulting in $1.54M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.9K

281.79K

Net Activity

-282K

-$282K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

9.2K

1.42M

Net Activity

-1.4M

-$1.42M

6-9 Months

Bought

1.4K

162.08K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+162K

+$162K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
WRJ

Weyers Robert J

Director

1.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$120K

2
GCJ

Ghidorzi Christopher J.

Director

122 sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$15K

3
LDJJ

Long Donald J Jr

Director

74 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$10K

4
DJN

Dykema John Nicholas

Director

54 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$7K

5
JBL

Johnson Brenda L

Director

31 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$4K

Top Sellers

1
ARB

Atwell Robert Bruce

Director

11.1K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$1.70M

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.54M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.10:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$282K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Persistent selling pressure: Consistent insider selling with weak buy/sell ratio suggests insiders may be capitalizing on current valuation. Exercise caution and review recent earnings quality and management commentary.