NIC
NICOLET BANKSHARES INC
$144.06
+4.94%
$3.1B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$3.1B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (78%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$130.4M
Inst. Activity4 buys / 2 sells
Insider Activity0B / 3S
Insider Net $-$1.7M
SEC Reports1
Recent Activity
May 19, 2026
Insider
CHANEY CARL J sold 429 shares
Director @ $139.63 ($59.9K)
May 19, 2026
Insider
Dykema John Nicholas sold 429 shares
Director @ $139.63 ($59.9K)
May 19, 2026
Insider
LONG DONALD J JR sold 429 shares
Director @ $139.63 ($59.9K)
Apr 21, 2026
SEC
Nicolet Bankshares announced Q1 2026 earnings with net income of $15 million ($0.81 diluted EPS) on $110 million in net
8-K — Impact 7/10
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — DOUBLED
95,370 shares ($11.6M)
Inst.
FMR LLC — TRIM
50,929 shares ($6.2M)
Apr 21, 2026
earnings_calendar
NIC Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-21
Price Targets
$174.20
+18.3% upside
Buy
Current $147.31
Low $165.00
Median $173.00
High $183.00
5 analysts
$165.00
$183.00
Analyst Ratings
1Strong Buy
6Buy
2Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Piper Sandler | UPGRADE | Neutral → Overweight |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Maxim Group | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $2.89 ▼ -6.4% | $2.79 — $3.14 | 23% YoY | 4 |
| Next Q | $3.09 ▼ -6.4% | $2.93 — $3.31 | 16% YoY | 4 |
| Current FY | $11.90 ▼ -4.9% | $11.60 — $12.59 | 21% YoY | 4 |
| Next FY | $13.29 ▼ -7.4% | $13.00 — $13.76 | 12% YoY | 4 |
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $89.5M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $13.4M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $11.6M | DOUBLED |
| FMR LLC | $6.2M | TRIM |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $4.6M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | CHANEY CARL | A | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | Dykema John | A | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | LONG DONALD | A | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | WEYERS ROBERT | A | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | Godwin Janet | A | $59.9K |
8 institutional holders with $130.4M total value (1,074,885 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, CHARLES, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 4 institutions added/increased vs 2 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 737,578 | $89.5M | 68.6% | — |
| 2 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 110,211 | $13.4M | 10.3% | NEW |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 95,370 | $11.6M | 8.9% | DOUBLED +186.3% |
| 4 | FMR LLC | 50,929 | $6.2M | 4.7% | TRIM -64.4% |
| 5 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 38,332 | $4.6M | 3.6% | NEW |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 15,243 | $1.8M | 1.4% | ADD +48.8% |
| 7 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 14,974 | $1.8M | 1.4% | TRIM -25.8% |
| 8 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 12,248 | $1.5M | 1.1% | DOUBLED +559.9% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 33,309 | 95,370 | +186.3% | $11.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 142,897 | 50,929 | -64.4% | $6.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 38,332 | — | $4.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 10,246 | 15,243 | +48.8% | $1.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 20,185 | 14,974 | -25.8% | $1.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 1,856 | 12,248 | +559.9% | $1.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 269,746 | 142,897 | -47.0% | $19.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 47,146 | 30,556 | -35.2% | $4.1M | 2025-Q3 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | TRIM | 16,545 | 10,246 | -38.1% | $1.4M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 4,518 | 1,856 | -58.9% | $249.6K | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 487,213 | 269,746 | -44.6% | $33.3M | 2025-Q2 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 14,453 | 22,698 | +57.0% | $2.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | TRIM | 23,255 | 16,545 | -28.9% | $2.0M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEW | — | 4,518 | — | $557.9K | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 6,582 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 17,509 | 57,963 | +231.0% | $6.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 13,898 | 23,255 | +67.3% | $2.5M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 23,582 | 6,582 | -72.1% | $717.2K | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | EXIT | 7,924 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 23,582 | — | $2.5M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 8,939 | 17,509 | +95.9% | $1.8M | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 8,162 | 13,898 | +70.3% | $1.5M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 2,273 | 7,924 | +248.6% | $831.3K | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 116,409 | — | $11.1M | 2024-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 25,667 | 53,836 | +109.7% | $5.1M | 2024-Q3 |
16 unique insiders with 3 transactions. Net insider value: -$1.7M ($0.00 bought, $1.7M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | CHANEY CARL J | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | Dykema John Nicholas | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | LONG DONALD J JR | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | WEYERS ROBERT J | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | Godwin Janet E | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | Hayek Matthew J | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | McCormick Tracy S | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | MERKATORIS SUSAN L | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | Smith Oliver Pierce | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | TELLOCK GLEN E | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | A | 429 | $139.63 | $59.9K |
| May 19, 2026 | Dykema John Nicholas | Director | A | 551.343 | $139.63 | $77.0K |
| May 19, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | A | 497.641 | $139.63 | $69.5K |
| May 19, 2026 | LONG DONALD J JR | Director | A | 569.244 | $139.63 | $79.5K |
| May 19, 2026 | WEYERS ROBERT J | Director | A | 458.259 | $139.63 | $64.0K |
| May 19, 2026 | CHANEY CARL J | Director | A | 497.641 | $139.63 | $69.5K |
| May 15, 2026 | MOORE HUBERT PHILLIP JR | CFO | G | 65 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 5, 2026 | DANIELS MICHAEL E | Chairman, President & CEO | G | 7,738 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | DANIELS MICHAEL E | Chairman, President & CEO | G | 53,714 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | MERKATORIS SUSAN L | Director | G | 105 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | MOORE HUBERT PHILLIP JR | CFO | G | 65 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | BOHN WILLIAM M | EVP Wealth Mgmt - Nicolet Bank | F | 940 | $156.70 | $147.3K |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Dykema John Nicholas | Director | A | 6.356 | $158.42 | $1.0K |
| Apr 14, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | A | 12.712 | $158.42 | $2.0K |
| Apr 14, 2026 | LONG DONALD J JR | Director | A | 6.356 | $158.42 | $1.0K |
| Apr 14, 2026 | WEYERS ROBERT J | Director | A | 6.356 | $158.42 | $1.0K |
| Mar 12, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | M | 10,000 | $56.43 | $564.3K |
| Mar 12, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | M | 10,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | F | 6,691 | $150.28 | $1.0M |
| Mar 12, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | SELL | 1,885 | $149.49 | $281.8K |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | M | 10,000 | $56.43 | $564.3K |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | M | 10,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | F | 6,669 | $151.93 | $1.0M |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | SELL | 2,815 | $150.52 | $423.7K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | M | 15,000 | $48.85 | $732.8K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | F | 8,604 | $155.17 | $1.3M |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | SELL | 6,396 | $155.47 | $994.4K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE | Director | M | 15,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | DANIELS MICHAEL E | Chairman, President & CEO | F | 2,624 | $155.19 | $407.2K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | DANIELS MICHAEL E | Chairman, President & CEO | A | 6,666 | $155.19 | $1.0M |
| Feb 13, 2026 | MOORE HUBERT PHILLIP JR | CFO | F | 1,122 | $155.19 | $174.1K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | MOORE HUBERT PHILLIP JR | CFO | A | 3,333 | $155.19 | $517.2K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Witczak Eric James | EVP & Secretary | F | 1,118 | $155.19 | $173.5K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Witczak Eric James | EVP & Secretary | A | 3,333 | $155.19 | $517.2K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | BOHN WILLIAM M | EVP Wealth Mgmt - Nicolet Bank | A | 3,333 | $155.19 | $517.2K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | BOHN WILLIAM M | EVP Wealth Mgmt - Nicolet Bank | F | 1,080 | $155.19 | $167.6K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Hutjens Brad Vincent | EVP - CCO - Nicolet Natl Bank | A | 3,333 | $155.19 | $517.2K |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Hutjens Brad Vincent | EVP - CCO - Nicolet Natl Bank | F | 1,090 | $155.19 | $169.2K |
1 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 0 neutral. Avg impact: 7.0/10.
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (78% buy). Based on 9 analysts: 1 strong buy, 6 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$174.20 mean target
+18.3% upside
Buy (3.00)
$165.00 Low
$183.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $147.31 |
| Target Low | $165.00 |
| Target Mean | $174.20 |
| Target Median | $173.00 |
| Target High | $183.00 |
| # Analysts | 5 |
| Recommendation | Buy (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$2.89 | $2.79 | $3.14 | 23.1% | -6.4% | 0↑ 4↓ | $0.1B | 84.8% | 4 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$3.09 | $2.93 | $3.31 | 16.1% | -6.4% | 0↑ 4↓ | $0.1B | 77.4% | 4 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$11.90 | $11.60 | $12.59 | 21.2% | -4.9% | 0↑ 4↓ | $0.5B | 73.1% | 4 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$13.29 | $13.00 | $13.76 | 11.7% | -7.4% | 0↑ 4↓ | $0.6B | 8.2% | 4 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $2.893 | |
| 7d ago | $3.098 | -0.205 |
| 30d ago | $3.090 | -0.197 |
| 60d ago | $3.085 | -0.192 |
| 90d ago | $3.130 | -0.237 |
3 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Piper Sandler | UPGRADE | Neutral | Overweight |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Maxim Group | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 67% |
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Apr 21, 2026
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NIC Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-21
Apr 15, 2026
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NIC Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-15
Apr 13, 2026
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NIC Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-13
Feb 17, 2026
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FTD: NIC — 16,117 shares ($2.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260217, Price: $155.19, FTD Value: $2,501,197.23, NICOLET BANKSHARES INC COM (WI