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Nicolet Bankshares - NIC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $184.80
  • Forecasted Upside: 7.76%
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$171.50 As of 10/30/2026 04:59 PM ET
▼ -1.02 (-0.59%)

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Analyst Price Target for NIC

Analyst Price Target is $184.80
▲ +7.76% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Nicolet Bankshares in the last 3 months. The average price target is $184.80, with a high forecast of $196.00 and a low forecast of $173.00. The average price target represents a 7.76% upside from the last price of $171.50.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 8 investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Nicolet Bankshares. This rating has held steady since April 2026, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/9/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/7/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/5/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/3/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/4/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/2/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/1/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/31/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/23/2026Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (A+) ➝ Buy (A)
10/23/2026StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$185.00 ➝ $190.00
10/21/2026Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$194.00 ➝ $196.00
10/8/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeBuy (A) ➝ Buy (A+)
9/14/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (A)
8/31/2026Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (A-) ➝ Buy (B+)
8/17/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (A-)
8/3/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B+)
7/23/2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$175.00 ➝ $185.00
7/22/2026Piper SandlerSet Target$194.00
7/22/2026Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
6/23/2026Raymond James FinancialInitiated CoverageMarket Perform
6/22/2026Zacks ResearchUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
5/20/2026Zacks ResearchDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
5/18/2026Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B)
5/4/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B+)
4/23/2026Hovde GroupLower TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $180.00
4/22/2026Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$185.00 ➝ $183.00
4/21/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
4/20/2026Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/19/2026Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$148.00 ➝ $185.00
1/27/2026Hovde GroupReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$190.00
1/22/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
1/22/2026Maxim GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$161.00 ➝ $173.00
1/22/2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$165.00 ➝ $170.00
1/21/2026Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$145.00 ➝ $148.00
12/30/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/17/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$160.00 ➝ $165.00
10/27/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$160.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
7/17/2025Maxim GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$131.00 ➝ $161.00
7/17/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$118.00 ➝ $135.00
7/16/2025Piper SandlerReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$122.50 ➝ $140.00
4/17/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$115.00 ➝ $118.00
4/16/2025Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$120.00 ➝ $118.00
1/23/2025Maxim GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$124.00 ➝ $131.00
1/23/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$110.00 ➝ $115.00
1/22/2025Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$119.00 ➝ $120.00
12/4/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$100.00 ➝ $110.00
10/17/2024Maxim GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $124.00
7/18/2024StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$90.00 ➝ $110.00
7/17/2024Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$86.00 ➝ $104.00
4/18/2024StephensLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$92.00 ➝ $88.00
4/18/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$85.00 ➝ $86.00
4/17/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$88.00 ➝ $82.50
4/17/2024StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$92.00
3/4/2024Hovde GroupUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
1/18/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$84.00 ➝ $85.00
1/17/2024StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$90.00
1/10/2024Piper SandlerReiterated RatingNeutral$84.00
10/25/2023StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$81.00
8/7/2023StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$84.00
7/20/2023Maxim GroupBoost Target$70.00 ➝ $95.00
7/20/2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$74.00 ➝ $81.00
4/19/2023Piper SandlerLower Target$75.00 ➝ $70.00
1/19/2023Maxim GroupLower Target$110.00 ➝ $100.00
9/29/2022Piper SandlerLower Target$85.00
(Data available from 11/1/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.54 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 4 very positive mentions
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4/4/2026
  • 2 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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5/4/2026
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6/3/2026
  • 1 very positive mentions
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7/3/2026
  • 4 very positive mentions
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8/2/2026
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9/1/2026
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Mentions as of
10/1/2026
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
10/31/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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Nicolet Bankshares logo
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.
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Today's Range

Now: $171.50
Low: $170.99
High: $173.81

50 Day Range

MA: $167.90
Low: $161.86
High: $173.28

52 Week Range

Now: $171.50
Low: $114.44
High: $180.00

Volume

127,334 shs

Average Volume

169,869 shs

Market Capitalization

$3.59 billion

P/E Ratio

18.97

Dividend Yield

0.84%

Beta

0.64

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Nicolet Bankshares?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued stock ratings on Nicolet Bankshares in the last year: Hovde Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Maxim Group, Piper Sandler, Raymond James Financial, Inc., Stephens, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Nicolet Bankshares?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Nicolet Bankshares in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $184.80, suggesting a possible upside of 7.8%. Piper Sandler has the highest price target set, predicting NIC will reach $196.00 in the next twelve months. Maxim Group has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $173.00 for Nicolet Bankshares in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Nicolet Bankshares?

Nicolet Bankshares currently has 3 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Nicolet Bankshares?

Other companies that are similar to Nicolet Bankshares include First Busey, Community Trust Bancorp, First Financial Bancorp., First Merchants and Great Southern Bancorp. Learn More about companies similar to Nicolet Bankshares.

How do I contact Nicolet Bankshares' investor relations team?

Nicolet Bankshares' physical mailing address is 111 N WASHINGTON ST, GREEN BAY WI, 54301. The company's listed phone number is (920) 430-1400 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Nicolet Bankshares is www.nicoletbank.com. Learn More about contacing Nicolet Bankshares investor relations.