Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. NIC

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The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) and the rest of the regional banks stocks fared in Q2.

Nicolet Bankshares trades at $171.38 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 15.3% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 14.2%.

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Nicolet Bankshares has delivered a 143.0% return over the past 5 years, yet its checks currently lean more cautious, with an Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate indicating the stock may still trade at a 35.8% discount to fair value. For investors, that sets up a clear tension between a strong share price track record and signals that the stock might still be pricing in a margin of safety. The 143.0% 5 year return suggests Nicolet Bankshares has already rewarded patient shareholders, so...

Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) has drawn fresh investor attention after its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, alongside updated second quarter 2026 results and capital return actions. See our latest analysis for Nicolet Bankshares. The latest quarterly dividend and expanded buyback plan arrive after a strong run, with Nicolet Bankshares’ share price returning 10.9% over 30 days and 39.3% year to date. The 5 year total shareholder return of 143.0% points to sustained...

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. reported past second-quarter 2026 results with net interest income of US$141.47 million, net income of US$56.9 million, and net loan charge-offs of US$651,000, while also affirming a US$0.36 quarterly dividend and updating its share repurchase activity. An interesting angle for investors is the Board’s decision to expand the long-running buyback authorization to US$546 million, underlining ongoing capital return alongside earnings growth. Next, we will examine how...

GREEN BAY, Wis., July 21, 2026--Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: NIC) ("Nicolet") announced net income of $57 million and earnings per diluted common share of $2.62 for second quarter 2026, compared to net income of $15 million and earnings per diluted common share of $0.81 for first quarter 2026, and net income of $36 million and earnings per diluted common share of $2.34 for second quarter 2025. Net income included certain non-core items, mostly merger-related expenses, that negatively impacted

Since July 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 71%. But one standout stock has nearly doubled the market - over the past five years, Nicolet Bankshares has surged 136% to $167.35 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 15.4% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 7%.

Since July 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 77.6%. But one standout stock has nearly doubled the market - over the past five years, Nicolet Bankshares has surged 150% to $171.90 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 30.8% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 19.4%.