NIC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
N/A
Last Quarter
$2.66
Past Year
$9.80
Growth Past 5yrs
11.39%
Next Quarter
$2.54
Estimate Next Year
$16.97
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$173.00
15.98% Upside
Mean Price Target
$156.00
4.58% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$135.00
-9.5% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
NIC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, NIC (NYSE: NIC) reported an actual EPS of $2.66 for the quarter ending on Oct 23, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.31, resulting in a 15.15% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 15, 2025), NIC recorded an actual EPS of $2.35 with a 9.81% surprise. See NIC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
NIC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 23, 2025 showing a 15.15% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 15, 2025 recorded a 9.81% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | 2.66 | 2.31 | +15.15% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 2.35 | 2.14 | +9.81% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 2.1 | 1.96 | +7.14% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 2.17 | 1.98 | +9.60% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 2.04 | 1.91 | +6.81% |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1.92 | 1.66 | +15.66% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NIC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given NIC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 7 analysts have given their ratings
to NIC out of which
2 analysts have given strong buy call,
2 analysts have given buy call,
3 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$156.00 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 4.58% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for NIC highest price target?
Analysts suggest NIC's stock price would rise to a high of $173.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for NIC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the NIC stock price could move to $135.00.
What is the average target price for NIC?
NIC stock has an average analyst estimate of $156.00.
At its current price, how far is NIC from its average target price?
NIC shares are currently trading 4.58% above this price target.
What were NIC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.66 versus consensus estimates of $2.31, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.04.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
NIC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.54 and $16.97 for the whole year.
What has NIC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected N/A EPS growth for NIC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 11.39% in the past five years.