NIC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
N/A
Last Quarter
$2.75
Past Year
$9.80
Growth Past 5yrs
11.39%
Next Quarter
$2.63
Estimate Next Year
$16.97
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$185.00
31.35% Upside
Mean Price Target
$162.22
15.18% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$135.00
-4.15% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 22, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
NIC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, NIC (NYSE: NIC) reported an actual EPS of $2.75 for the quarter ending on Apr 21, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.98, resulting in a -7.72% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 20, 2026), NIC recorded an actual EPS of $2.73 with a 7.06% surprise. See NIC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
NIC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 21, 2026 showing a -7.72% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 20, 2026 recorded a 7.06% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 2.75 | 2.98 | -7.72% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 2.73 | 2.55 | +7.06% |
| 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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NIC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given NIC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 9 analysts have given their ratings
to NIC out of which
4 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
$162.22 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 15.18% 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 $185.00.
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 $162.22.
At its current price, how far is NIC from its average target price?
NIC shares are currently trading 15.18% 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 $2.75 versus consensus estimates of $2.98, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.10.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
NIC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.63 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.