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NYSE: NIC NICOLET BANKSHARES INC 8-K

Nicolet Bankshares reports Q3 net income of $64M, EPS of $2.96, and declares $0.36 quarterly dividend

Filed October 20, 2026 · Period ending October 20, 2026 · ~1 min read

5 key changes 3 high relevance 2 sections

Key Changes

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    Q3 2026 net income rose to $64 million from $57 million in Q2 2026; core net income was $68 million.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
  • high

    Diluted EPS increased to $2.96 from $2.62 sequentially; core diluted EPS was $3.15.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
  • high

    Net interest margin expanded to 4.19% from 4.14% in the prior quarter.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
  • medium

    Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable Dec 15, 2026 to holders of record Dec 1, 2026.

  • medium

    Company repurchased approximately $40 million of common stock in Q3 2026; year-to-date repurchases total about $103 million.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →

Summary

Nicolet Bankshares reported strong third quarter 2026 results, with net income rising to $64 million from $57 million in the second quarter. Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.96 from $2.62, and the net interest margin expanded to 4.19% from 4.14%. Core results, which exclude merger-related and other non-core items, were even higher at $68 million in net income and $3.15 in diluted EPS.

The board also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable on December 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2026. Additionally, the company repurchased approximately $40 million of its common stock during the quarter, bringing year-to-date repurchases to about $103 million. These actions reflect management's confidence in the company's capital position and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Section-by-Section Diff

Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Quarterly dividend declaration medium

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declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2026.

The company announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share. Shareholders on record as of December 1, 2026 will receive the payment on December 15, 2026.

Event · Exhibit 99.1

Nicolet Bankshares reports Q3 2026 net income of $64M, EPS of $2.96, and NIM expansion to 4.19%.

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Added Q3 2026 diluted EPS high

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Diluted earnings per share of $2.96 ($3.15 core*) for third quarter 2026, compared to $2.62 ($2.99 core*) for second quarter 2026

Diluted earnings per share rose to $2.96 in Q3 2026 from $2.62 in Q2 2026. Core diluted EPS, a non-GAAP measure excluding merger-related expenses, was $3.15 versus $2.99 in the prior quarter.

Added Net interest margin high

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Net interest margin expanded to 4.19% for third quarter 2026, compared to 4.14% for second quarter 2026

The net interest margin improved by 5 basis points sequentially to 4.19%, reflecting higher loan yields and a stable cost of interest-bearing liabilities. This is a key profitability metric for banks.

Added Quarterly dividend medium

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On October 19, 2026, Nicolet’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share to holders of its common stock. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2026.

The board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable in December 2026. This continues Nicolet's practice of returning capital to shareholders.

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