Earnings analysis · 10-Q
NIC earnings analysis
Filed May 6, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Nicolet Bankshares experienced a challenging Q1 2026, with reported revenue of $109.6 million and diluted EPS of $0.81, both lower than consensus expectations. The company faced a significant impact from…
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Nicolet Bankshares experienced a challenging Q1 2026, with reported revenue of $109.6 million and diluted EPS of $0.81, both lower than consensus expectations. The company faced a significant impact from acquisition-related expenses stemming from the MidWestOne acquisition. Despite these challenges, core earnings showed resilience, reflecting strong net interest income and increased loan volumes related to the acquisition.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.81
What stood out
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Revenue Decline vs Prior Period
Revenue for Q1 2026 was $109.6 million, down from $131 million in Q1 2025, a decrease of 16.4%.
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Core EPS Resilience
Core diluted EPS (non-GAAP) reached $2.75, slightly above prior quarter but affected by merger expenses.
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Strong Net Interest Income Growth
Net interest income increased by 54% year-over-year to $109.6 million due to the MidWestOne acquisition.
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Significant Asset Growth
Total assets rose to $15.6 billion, a 70% increase attributed to the MidWestOne acquisition.
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Increase in Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for Q1 2026 was $25.3 million, a 39% increase compared to Q1 2025.
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Enhanced Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin improved to 3.98%, up from 3.58% in Q1 2025.
What to watch
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High Merger-Related Expenses
Q1 2026 saw $40.7 million in merger-related expenses, significantly impacting GAAP earnings.
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Increased Provision for Credit Losses
Provision for credit losses rose to $6 million, compared to $1.5 million a year earlier.
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Nonperforming Assets Increase
Nonperforming assets rose to $79.5 million, an increase from $32.3 million at December 31, 2025.
Management's outlook
Management's outlook indicates expected cost savings from integration, but no numeric revenue or EPS guidance was provided.
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