Zacks Investment Research
24 Sept 2026, 22:51 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score NICE −0.60 across four claims — strongly bearish.
−0.60strongly bearish
More negative than 78% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
4 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 4 priced in
Nice is anticipated to report an EPS of $2.78 in its forthcoming earnings report, representing a 12.58% year-over-year decrease.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatA double-digit earnings drop despite revenue growth suggests margin compression that could lead to a downward revision of the $11.18 full-year EPS target.
More negative than 86% of claims this week
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Nice currently has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Priced inZacks Rank system analysis
So whatThe rank is based on stagnant EPS estimates over the past month, suggesting a lack of positive catalysts leading into the next print.
More negative than 78% of claims this week
Consensus revenue estimates for the upcoming quarter are $786.5 million, a 7.44% increase over the previous year.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatThe gap between 7.44% revenue growth and a 12.58% EPS decline highlights a decoupling of top-line growth and profitability.
More positive than 51% of claims this week
Nice's Forward P/E ratio of 10.53 is at a discount compared to the industry average of 19.86.
Priced invaluation metrics analysis
So whatThe stock is trading at roughly 53% of its industry's multiple, providing a valuation floor if earnings stabilize.
More positive than 43% of claims this week
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More negative than 78% of ticker scores this week
The stock declined 3.34%, is currently rated as a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), and is expected to report a year-over-year EPS decline of 12.58%.
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NICE hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $113.63 (Sep 24); the reaction starts at the next open.
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