Nicolet Bankshares [NIC] vs Popular [BPOP] Detailed Stock Comparison

Nicolet Bankshares Inc.

NYSE
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Popular Inc.

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Nicolet Bankshares Inc. wins in 5 metrics, Popular Inc. wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Popular Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Nicolet Bankshares Inc. Popular Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 14.68 10.88 Popular Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 1.69 1.52 Popular Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.11 0.18 Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
PEG Ratio 0.70 0.23 Popular Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 38.86% 29.99% Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 52.77% 39.25% Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 52.77% 39.25% Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
Return on Equity 12.40% 14.89% Popular Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.68% 1.20% Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $149.44M $680.99M Popular Inc.
Dividend Yield 1.01% 2.64% Popular Inc.
1-Year Return 14.38% 43.47% Popular Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 7.92 3.16 Popular Inc.
Enterprise Value $2.79B $10.28B Popular Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 7.19 3.42 Popular Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $26 $45 Popular Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $9.79 $13.52 Popular Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.74 N/A N/A
Short % of Float 3.03% 2.26% Popular Inc.

Nicolet Bankshares Inc. vs Popular Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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NIC
BPOP

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Nicolet Bankshares Inc.-4.11%-4.54%-5.16%-11.88%9.28%14.13%
Popular Inc.-1.97%-0.67%2.07%9.43%32.29%19.96%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Nicolet Bankshares Inc.14.38%105.43%79.17%270.50%776.69%776.69%
Popular Inc.43.47%136.25%81.84%383.50%430.46%-24.37%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Nicolet Bankshares Inc. vs Popular Inc.

MetricNICBPOP
Market Information
Market Cap i$3.08B$9.51B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i145,102560,226
90 Day Avg. Volume i168,681528,389
Last Close$131.86$148.13
52 Week Range$114.12 - $163.11$102.56 - $152.97
% from 52W High-19.16%-3.16%
All-Time High$163.11 (Feb 26, 2026)$290.00 (Dec 27, 2004)
% from All-Time High-19.16%-48.92%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.13%0.10%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.17%0.39%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.39%0.30%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.53%0.39%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.12%0.15%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i0.110.18
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$85.08$96.76
Cash per Share (MRQ)$30.90$6.39
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$153.54M$901.67M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$150.69M$831.75M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.01%2.64%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.56$3.65

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Nicolet Bankshares Inc. vs Popular Inc.

MetricNIC (Apr 24, 2026)BPOP (Apr 26, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i14.6810.88
Forward P/E i10.278.92
PEG Ratio i0.700.23
Price to Sales (TTM) i7.923.16
Price to Book (MRQ) i1.691.52
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$3.08B$9.51B
Enterprise Value i$2.79B$10.28B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i7.193.42
Enterprise to EBITDA iN/AN/A
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.74N/A
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$85.08$96.76

Financial Statements Comparison: Nicolet Bankshares Inc. vs Popular Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricNIC (2025)BPOP (2025)
Revenue/Sales i392.00M3.05B
Cost of Goods Sold iN/AN/A
COGS % of Revenue i0.0%0.0%
Gross Profit iN/AN/A
Gross Margin i0.0%0.0%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) iN/AN/A
Operating Margin i0.0%0.0%
EBITDA iN/AN/A
EBITDA Margin i0.0%0.0%
Pre-Tax Income i186.96M1.01B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i47.7%33.0%
Income Tax i36.27M173.63M
Income Tax % of Revenue i9.3%5.7%
Net Income (Profit) i150.69M833.16M
Profit Margin i38.4%27.3%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricNIC (2025)BPOP (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i660.23M5.03B
Total Current Assets iN/AN/A
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i0.0%0.0%
Total Current Liabilities iN/AN/A
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i0.0%0.0%
Long-Term Debt i134.86M891.92M
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i34.4%29.3%
Total Shareholders Equity i1.26B6.25B
Retained Earnings i697.80M5.21B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i178.0%170.9%
Property, Plant & Equipment iN/A499.60M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricNIC (2025)BPOP (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i160.97M901.67M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i41.1%29.6%
Capital Expenditures i-1.77M-196.80M
Free Cash Flow i149.44M680.99M
FCF Margin i38.1%22.4%
Debt Repayment i-27.40M-148.15M
Common Stock Repurchase i-89.29M-504.72M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricNICBPOP
Shares Short i615,6781.24M
Short Ratio i3.002.49
Short % of Float i3.03%2.26%
Shares Outstanding i14.81M64.65M
Float Shares i19.54M63.16M
% Held by Insiders i8.75%1.87%
% Held by Institutions i39.54%94.18%
% Held by Public i51.71%3.95%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Nicolet Bankshares Inc. vs Popular Inc.

MetricNICBPOP
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.56$3.65
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.01%2.64%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$1.13$2.83
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.29%0.73%
3-Year Total Dividends i$3.40$8.48
Ex-Dividend DateMar 02, 2026Mar 18, 2026