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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
$80.00
+0.2%
$81.78
$65.00
$92.50
$809.60M0.2918,941 shs28,300 shs
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$25.17
+2.7%
$24.66
$22.96
$32.06
$785.81M0.9159,179 shs98,402 shs
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
$1,011.00
+0.4%
$978.27
$932.00
$1,075.00
$748.14M0.03124 shs100 shs
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
$80.66
+0.7%
$80.83
$53.47
$86.86
$1.20B0.7638,499 shs9,570 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
0.00%+1.45%-2.87%-3.15%+15.99%
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
0.00%+3.64%+2.27%+0.73%-3.24%
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
0.00%+2.10%+3.16%+4.77%+5.31%
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
0.00%+0.49%-2.40%+6.26%+40.95%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
2.6466 of 5 stars
2.03.03.30.01.71.71.9
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
3.8807 of 5 stars
2.33.04.20.03.51.72.5
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
1.3519 of 5 stars
1.13.02.50.00.72.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
2.00
Hold$93.5016.88% Upside
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
2.67
Moderate Buy$31.0023.16% Upside
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
2.25
Hold$87.888.94% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest FMCB, FBMS, BFC, and NIC Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/6/2024
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
Hovde Group
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Lower Price TargetMarket Perform$29.50 ➝ $28.00
4/18/2024
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$90.00 ➝ $87.00
4/18/2024
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
Stephens
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$92.00 ➝ $88.00
4/18/2024
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$85.00 ➝ $86.00
4/17/2024
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$88.00 ➝ $82.50
4/17/2024
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
Stephens
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Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$92.00
3/4/2024
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
Hovde Group
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
3/4/2024
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
Hovde Group
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
(Data available from 5/6/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
$240.60M3.36$6.50 per share12.31$59.79 per share1.34
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$387.64M2.03$3.41 per share7.38$30.52 per share0.82
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
$268.67M2.78$122.10 per share8.28$739.79 per share1.37
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
$325.20M3.68$8.16 per share9.89$70.39 per share1.15

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
$74.51M$7.7010.3913.33N/A32.08%10.16%1.45%7/16/2024 (Estimated)
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$75.46M$2.529.999.39N/A20.00%9.85%1.14%7/24/2024 (Estimated)
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
$88.31M$116.378.69N/A31.55%16.45%1.65%5/13/2024 (Estimated)
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
$61.52M$6.4912.4311.36N/A20.60%10.07%1.19%7/16/2024 (Estimated)

Latest FMCB, FBMS, BFC, and NIC Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/29/2024Q1 2024
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$0.60$0.65+$0.05$0.65$69.30 million$104.34 million  
4/17/2024Q1 2024
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
N/A$30.56+$30.56$30.56N/A$56.79 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
$1.401.75%+12.39%18.18%5 Years
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
$1.003.97%+28.92%39.68%7 Years
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
$17.601.74%N/A15.12%N/A
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
$1.001.24%N/A15.41%N/A

Latest FMCB, FBMS, BFC, and NIC Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/16/2024
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
Quarterly$0.351.84%6/25/20246/26/20247/10/2024
4/24/2024
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
Quarterly$0.253.99%5/6/20245/7/20245/23/2024
2/27/2024
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
Quarterly$0.251.28%3/7/20243/8/20243/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
0.03
1.00
1.00
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
0.54
0.85
0.85
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
0.02
0.85
0.85
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
0.16
0.95
0.95

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
29.95%
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
69.95%
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
5.64%
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
43.06%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
5.73%
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
3.47%
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
7.82%
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
16.40%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Bank First Co. stock logo
BFC
Bank First
36110.12 million9.54 millionNot Optionable
The First Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
FBMS
First Bancshares
1,07831.22 million30.14 millionOptionable
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp stock logo
FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
378740,000684,000Not Optionable
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. stock logo
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares
97614.85 million12.42 millionOptionable

FMCB, FBMS, BFC, and NIC Headlines

SourceHeadline
Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) and SmartFinancial (NASDAQ:SMBK) Critical ReviewNicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) and SmartFinancial (NASDAQ:SMBK) Critical Review
americanbankingnews.com - April 28 at 2:00 AM
Nicolet Bankshares stock gets downbeat view from Stephens amid NIB missNicolet Bankshares stock gets downbeat view from Stephens amid NIB miss
investing.com - April 19 at 10:46 PM
Piper Sandler cuts Nicolet Bankshares stock target, maintains neutralPiper Sandler cuts Nicolet Bankshares stock target, maintains neutral
investing.com - April 18 at 9:02 PM
Expert Outlook: Nicolet Bankshares Through The Eyes Of 4 AnalystsExpert Outlook: Nicolet Bankshares Through The Eyes Of 4 Analysts
markets.businessinsider.com - April 18 at 4:02 PM
Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) PT Lowered to $88.00 at StephensNicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) PT Lowered to $88.00 at Stephens
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 12:13 PM
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Boosts Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Price Target to $86.00Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Boosts Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Price Target to $86.00
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 10:35 AM
Stephens Reiterates Equal Weight Rating for Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC)Stephens Reiterates Equal Weight Rating for Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC)
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 3:56 PM
Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Price Target Cut to $82.50Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Price Target Cut to $82.50
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 3:56 PM
Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Shares Gap Down  Following Analyst DowngradeNicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Shares Gap Down Following Analyst Downgrade
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 3:51 PM
Nicolet Bankshares Inc (NIC) Q1 2024 Earnings: Surpasses Analyst Revenue ForecastsNicolet Bankshares Inc (NIC) Q1 2024 Earnings: Surpasses Analyst Revenue Forecasts
finance.yahoo.com - April 16 at 10:23 PM
Nicolet Bankshares: Q1 Earnings SnapshotNicolet Bankshares: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
finance.yahoo.com - April 16 at 5:22 PM
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 ResultsNicolet Bankshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results
businesswire.com - April 16 at 4:05 PM
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.s (NYSE:NIC) 6.2% loss last week hit both individual investors who own 45% as well as institutionsNicolet Bankshares, Inc.'s (NYSE:NIC) 6.2% loss last week hit both individual investors who own 45% as well as institutions
finance.yahoo.com - April 16 at 7:21 AM
Vanguard Group Inc. Reduces Holdings in Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE:NIC)Vanguard Group Inc. Reduces Holdings in Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE:NIC)
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 4:08 AM
Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Shares Gap Down to $82.10Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) Shares Gap Down to $82.10
marketbeat.com - April 8 at 11:37 AM
NIC Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.NIC Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
seekingalpha.com - March 28 at 11:11 AM
Nicolet National Bank Hires William Bohn to Lead Wealth Management and Private Client ServicesNicolet National Bank Hires William Bohn to Lead Wealth Management and Private Client Services
businesswire.com - March 26 at 4:15 PM
Insider Selling: Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE:NIC) Director Sells 2,000 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE:NIC) Director Sells 2,000 Shares of Stock
insidertrades.com - March 15 at 11:41 AM
Ex-Dividend Reminder: Nicolet Bankshares, Amerisafe and Elevance HealthEx-Dividend Reminder: Nicolet Bankshares, Amerisafe and Elevance Health
nasdaq.com - March 7 at 8:42 AM
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend to ShareholdersNicolet Bankshares, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend to Shareholders
businesswire.com - February 27 at 4:10 PM
Nicolet Bankshares price target raised to $86 from $84 at Keefe BruyetteNicolet Bankshares price target raised to $86 from $84 at Keefe Bruyette
realmoney.thestreet.com - January 18 at 9:50 AM
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Announces 2023 ResultsNicolet Bankshares, Inc. Announces 2023 Results
finance.yahoo.com - January 16 at 4:18 PM
Investors in Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) have seen respectable returns of 43% over the past five yearsInvestors in Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) have seen respectable returns of 43% over the past five years
finance.yahoo.com - January 12 at 6:40 AM
AtlasClear delays merger pact with Quantum FinTech; restructures proposed acquisition of Wilson-DavisAtlasClear delays merger pact with Quantum FinTech; restructures proposed acquisition of Wilson-Davis
msn.com - January 10 at 10:36 AM

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Company Descriptions

Bank First logo

Bank First

NASDAQ:BFC
Bank First Corporation operates as a holding company for Bank First, N.A. that provides consumer and commercial financial services to businesses, professionals, consumers, associations, individuals, and governmental authorities in Wisconsin. It offers checking, savings, money market, cash management, retirement, and health savings accounts; other time deposits; certificates of deposit; and residential mortgage products. The company's loan products include real estate loans, including commercial real estate, residential mortgage, and home equity loans; commercial and industrial loans for working capital, accounts receivable, inventory financing, and other business purposes; construction and development loans; residential 1-4 family loans; and consumer loans for personal and household purposes, including secured and unsecured installment loans, and revolving lines of credit. It also provides credit cards; ATM processing; insurance; data processing and other information technology; investment and safekeeping; treasury management; and online, telephone, and mobile banking services. The company was formerly known as Bank First National Corporation and changed its name to Bank First Corporation in June 2019. Bank First Corporation was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
First Bancshares logo

First Bancshares

NASDAQ:FBMS
The First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for The First Bank that provides general commercial and retail banking services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Retail Bank, Mortgage Banking Division, and Holding Company. It offers deposit services, including checking, NOW, and savings accounts; other time deposits, such as daily money market accounts and longer-term certificates of deposit; and individual retirement and health savings accounts. The company also provides commercial loans comprising secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, and purchase of equipment and machinery; consumer loans consisting of equity lines of credit, as well as secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; and real estate construction and acquisition loans. In addition, it originates loans to purchase existing residential homes, construct new homes, and to refinance existing mortgages; and provides financial and wealth management services. Further, the company offers online internet banking services, automated teller machines, voice response telephone inquiry services, commercial sweep accounts, cash management services, safe deposit boxes, merchant services, mobile deposit, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, automatic drafts for various accounts, and credit card services. It serves small to medium-sized businesses, professional concerns, individuals, associations, organizations, and governmental authorities. The company operates full-service banking and financial service offices, motor bank facility, and loan production offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. The First Bancshares, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp logo

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp

OTCMKTS:FMCB
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California that provides various banking services to businesses and individuals. The company accepts various deposit products, including checking, savings, money market, time certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts. It also offers range of lending products comprising commercial and residential real estate, real estate construction, agribusiness, and consumer loans, as well as equipment leases and credit card services; commercial products, including term loans, lines of credit and other working capital financing, and letters of credit; and financing products, such as automobile financing, home improvement, and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company provides various specialized services consisting of credit card programs for merchants, lockbox and other collection services, account reconciliation, investment sweep, online account access, and electronic funds transfers through domestic and international wire and automated clearinghouse; online banking services; and investment products, such as mutual funds and annuities. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Lodi, California.
Nicolet Bankshares logo

Nicolet Bankshares

NYSE:NIC
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Nicolet National Bank that provides banking products and services for businesses and individuals in Wisconsin and Michigan. The company accepts checking, savings, and money market accounts; various certificates of deposit; and individual retirement accounts. It also offers commercial loans, including commercial, industrial, and business loans and lines of credit; commercial real estate loans; agricultural (AG) production and AG real estate loans; commercial real estate investment real estate loans; construction and land development loans; residential real estate loans, such as residential first lien and junior lien mortgages, home equity loans, lines of credit, and residential construction loans; and consumer loans. In addition, the company provides cash management, international banking, personal brokerage, safe deposit boxes, and trust and fiduciary services, as well as wealth management and retirement plan services. Further, it offers mortgage refinancing; online services, such as commercial, retail, and trust online banking; automated bill payment, mobile banking deposits and account access, and remote deposit capture services; and other services consisting of wire transfers, debit cards, credit cards, pre-paid gift cards, direct deposits, and official bank checks, as well as facilitates crop insurance products. The company was formerly known as Green Bay Financial Corporation and changed its name to Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. in March 2002. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.