Rating Change
Stephens & Co. reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE:NIC) on October 23, 2026.
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Stephens & Co. Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC)
Stephens & Co. reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
At publication ·
What changed
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE:NIC) · reiterate
- Firm
- Stephens & Co.
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $171.29
- Market capitalization
- $2.0B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Stephens & Co. maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) on October 23, 2026, suggesting neutral sentiment from this analyst.
Market Context
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $171.29 with a market capitalization of $2.0B. The stock has gained 39.9% over the past 52 weeks.
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Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | N/A |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Raymond James | Market Perform | N/A |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for NIC?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Stephens & Co. reflects the analyst's outlook on Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE:NIC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the NIC forecast page.
