NICFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalNIC Stock Forecast: Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $194 — +11.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
NIC stock analysis: one number for the whole business
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (91): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Value (8): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
NIC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NIC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.8% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $175 → $185 |
| 23 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 June 2026 | Raymond James | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 23 June 2026 | Raymond James | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Maxim Group | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 July 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 17 July 2025 | Maxim Group | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 July 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Maxim Group | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Dec 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 17 Oct 2024 | Maxim Group | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
NIC analyst estimate revisions
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC) financial data
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
- Trailing P/E
- 19.2×
- Price / sales
- 7.1×
- Price / book
- 1.6×
- EV / EBITDA
- —
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
- Revenue growth (YoY)
- 86.1%
- Earnings growth (YoY)
- 57.9%
- Gross margin
- —
- Operating margin
- 49.8%
- Net margin
- 30.2%
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
- Return on equity
- 8.9%
- Return on assets
- 1.3%
- Dividend yield
- 0.8%
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
NIC vs competitors
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NIC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Frequently asked questions about NIC stock
What is the NIC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $194, with estimates ranging from $185 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Is NIC stock a buy right now?
Of the 6 analysts covering Nicolet Bankshares, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. 44 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NIC?
As at 1 Aug 2026, Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. ranks 44 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (91 of 100).
Will NIC stock go up?
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +11.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. 44 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
What is the NIC stock forecast for 2030?
No analyst covering Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NIC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $185 to $200 over the next 12 months.
How has NIC stock performed over the past year?
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. returned +39.1% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
What does Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. do?
Nicolet Bankshares Inc. is a prominent bank holding company that operates primarily in the financial services sector.
About Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
Nicolet Bankshares Inc. is a prominent bank holding company that operates primarily in the financial services sector. The company plays a crucial role in providing a range of banking products and services, catering to personal, business, and commercial banking needs. With its subsidiaries, Nicolet National Bank serves as a pillar in its local market by offering traditional deposit accounts, lending products such as mortgages and commercial loans, and wealth management services. Nicolet Bankshares Inc. places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often supporting regional development initiatives and fostering economic growth in the areas it serves. It is known for its customer-centric approach, leveraging personalized services to build strong relationships with its clientele. The company has a significant presence in the Midwest, particularly in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and is committed to delivering innovative financial solutions while maintaining a robust focus on trust and integrity. Through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, Nicolet Bankshares Inc. strengthens its position and influence within the banking industry.
CEO Mr. Michael E. Daniels · 986 employees · United States · https://www.nicoletbank.com