Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.21
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
12.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
NIC Dividend Income Check
Safety
12.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is unknown.
NIC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$1.21
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout12.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield4.7%
1Y Total Return23.4%
5Y Total Return85.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,53010Y ago$33,45820Y ago$93,808
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NIC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
NIC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. distributes 12.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NIC has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NIC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 4.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 85.3%, with dividends contributing 4.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,458 today.
NIC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 13 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.76
Avg/Payment$0.2892
Latest Change+12.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.3600 | ↑ +12.5% | 89.97% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.3200 | — | 82.03% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 95.78% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 87.92% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +14.3% | 96.27% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.2800 | — | 1.01% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 97.49% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.2800 | — | 1.08% | Sep 16, 2024 |
NIC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
12.4% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.7%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICNicolet Bankshares, … | $2.3B | 0.8% | 12.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $699M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 BANFBancFirst Corporatio… | $3.8B | 1.5% | 26.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
 OTTROtter Tail Corporati… | $3.7B | 2.4% | 31.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  MBWMMercantile Bank Corp… | $898M | 2.8% | 27.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CFFIC&F Financial Corpor… | $252M | 2.4% | 22.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BWFGBankwell Financial G… | $415M | 1.5% | 17.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
NIC Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.68 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.24 | 13.8% | 4 | $9.78 | 12.7% | 7.89x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $1.09 | 45.3% | 4 | $8.05 | 13.5% | 7.39x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.75 | — | 3 | $4.08 | 18.4% | 5.44x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.56 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.44 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.70 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.52 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.12 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.33 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonNIC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NIC stock.
How much dividend does NIC pay per share?
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NIC's next ex-dividend date?
NIC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NIC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NIC's dividend safe?
NIC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +12.4% and FCF payout ratio of +12.7%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NIC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does NIC pay dividends?
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NIC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NIC five years ago would be worth approximately $18,530 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NIC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NIC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.