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Nice is an enterprise software company that serves the customer engagement and financial crime and compliance markets. The company provides data analytics-based solutions through both a cloud platform and on-premises infrastructure. Within customer engagement, Nice's CXone platform delivers solutions focused on contact center software and workforce engagement management, or WEM. Contact center offerings include solutions for digital self-service, customer journey and experience optimization, and compliance. WEM products optimize call center efficiency, leveraging data and AI analytics for call volume forecasting and agent scheduling. Within financial crime and compliance, Nice offers risk and investigation management, fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, and compliance solutions.

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Shares of semiconductor and software stocks are trading higher, with stocks broadly rising amid a drop in yields. President-elect Trump nominated Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.

Jefferies analyst Samad Samana maintains NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $230 to $215.

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Jefferies Maintains Buy on NICE, Lowers Price Target to $215

DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintains NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $300 to $225.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on NICE, Lowers Price Target to $225

RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria reiterates NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $260 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on NICE, Maintains $260 Price Target

Northland Capital Markets analyst Michael Latimore maintains NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $275 to $250.

Northland Capital Markets Maintains Outperform on NICE, Lowers Price Target to $250

Nice Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) shares are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Thursday.</a>
The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.88 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41965696/nice-reports-24-year-over-year-cloud-revenue-growth-exceeding-high-end-of-guidance-for-both-total-" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the street view of $2.68</a>. Quarterly revenues of $689.963 million (up 15% year-over-year), outpacing the analyst consensus estimate of $683.481 million.
Cloud revenue grew 24%, totaling $500.1 million, while adjusted operating income rose 20% to $220.8 million.
The company also improved its adjusted operating margin to 32%, compared to 30.6% in the same period last year.
Nice CEO Barak Eilam credits the results to &#8220;cutting-edge AI innovation,&#8221; citing an acceleration in deal signings and bookings for our CXone AI offerings. 
Nice offerings include Copilot, Autopilot and Autosummary.
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Outlook: Nice reiterated its 2024 guidance for adjusted revenues of $2.715 billion to $2.735 billion, compared with analyst expectations of $2.73 billion.
The company raised its adjusted EPS forecast to a range of $10.95 to $11.15, up from the previous $10.60 to $10.80. The updated guidance compared with the consensus estimate of $10.73 EPS.
Price Action: Nice shares are trading lower by 4.06% to $191.20 premarket at last check Thursday.
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Nice Beats Q3 Estimates On Strong Sales, Raises Outlook

NICE shares are trading lower. The company reported Q3 financial results.

Full-Year 2024 Guidance:
The Company is reiterating its full-year 2024 non-GAAP total revenues to be in an expected range of $2,715 million to $2,735 million, representing 15% growth at the midpoint compared to full-year 2023.
The Company increased full-year 2024 non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share which are expected to be in a range of $10.95 to $11.15, representing 26% growth at the midpoint compared to full-year 2023.

NICE Reiterated 2024 Guidance For Adj. Revenues Of $2.715B-$2.735B Vs. $2.728B Est.; Raised Adj. EPS Guidance To $10.95-$11.15 (Prior $10.60-$10.80) Vs. $10.72 Est.

NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.88 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.68 by 7.46 percent. This is a 26.87 percent increase over earnings of $2.27 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $689.963 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $683.481 million by 0.95 percent. This is a 14.74 percent increase over sales of $601.344 million the same period last year.

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NICE Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $2.88 Beats $2.68 Estimate, Sales $689.963M Beat $683.481M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For November 14, 2024

7 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $272.0, a high estimate of $334.00, and a low estimate of $225.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 0.21% increase from the previous average price target of $271.43.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731531674_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of NICE by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$334.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
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<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
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<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
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<td>Daniel Ives</td>
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<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
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<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
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<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
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<td>Michael Latimore</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
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<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to NICE. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of NICE compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of NICE's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into NICE's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NICE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on NICE analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About NICE</h2>
Nice is an enterprise software company that serves the customer engagement and financial crime and compliance markets. The company provides data analytics-based solutions through both a cloud platform and on-premises infrastructure. Within customer engagement, Nice's CXone platform delivers solutions focused on contact center software and workforce engagement management, or WEM. Contact center offerings include solutions for digital self-service, customer journey and experience optimization, and compliance. WEM products optimize call center efficiency, leveraging data and AI analytics for call volume forecasting and agent scheduling. Within financial crime and compliance, Nice offers risk and investigation management, fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, and compliance solutions.
<h3>Breaking Down NICE's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: NICE's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 14.33%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 17.43%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): NICE's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.36%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.29%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: NICE's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.16.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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7 Analysts Have This To Say About NICE

NICE shares are trading higher after Citigroup maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $330 to $334.

Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintains NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $330 to $334.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on NICE, Raises Price Target to $334

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The three major stock indices extended their winning streak to six consecutive weeks, marking the longest stretch of gains for both the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 this year. The Dow rose 0.96%, the S&amp;P 500 increased by 0.85%, and the Nasdaq advanced 0.80%.
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Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week&#8217;s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>
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&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41321236/sam-altmans-oklo-jumps-on-google-nuclear-deal-whats-going-on">Sam Altman&#8217;s Oklo Jumps On Google Nuclear Deal: What&#8217;s Going On?</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/adam-eckert">Adam Eckert</a>, reports on Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) shares rising after Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) announced plans to use nuclear energy, with speculation that Sam Altman&#8216;s connections may position Oklo for future deals with tech giants.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41374086/dogecoin-shiba-inu-pepe-may-have-overtaken-these-nasdaq-listed-companies-toward-billion-do">Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Pepe May Have Overtaken These Nasdaq-Listed Companies Toward Billion-Dollar Valuations, But There&#8217;s A Catch</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/aniket-verma">Aniket Verma</a>, reports on how meme coins like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>), and Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>) reached billion-dollar valuations faster than traditional companies like Nutanix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) and Nice Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>).
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Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>), the third-largest meme coin, took six months to reach $4.5 billion market cap, while TransMedics Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDX#NASDAQ">TMDX</a>), a company founded in 1998, took 25 years for the same.
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Benzinga&#8217;s Take: While the meteorological rise of meme coins, driven by viral online culture and celebrity backing, is not news, it's important to understand that many of them still lack strong fundamentals.
As a result, while they can reach multibillion-dollar valuations in a short period, they can also fall as quickly.&nbsp;
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Similarly, PEPE describes itself as &#8220;completely useless,&#8221; having no intrinsic value or expectation of financial return. The coin reached an all-time high valuation of $7 billion in May but was down 38% from the peak as of this writing.
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Nice&lsquo;s (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nice#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) shares have declined 14.2% in the year-to-date period compared with the Zacks Internet-Software industry&#39;s growth of 25.3% and the broader Zacks Computer &amp; Technology sector&#39;s return of 24.2%.
The underperformance can be attributed to strong competition from other industry players like Five9 (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fivn#NASDAQ">FIVN</a>), Salesforce and 8X8, who are expanding their portfolio in the CX market.
In June, Five9 announced an enhanced collaboration with Salesforce, integrating AI-powered solutions to enhance customer experiences in contact centers through real-time agent guidance and conversation intelligence.
However, NICE&#39;s growing client base and increased demand for its solutions will help the company fend off competition from other industry players who are also fortifying their presence in the CX market.
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<h2>Nice Price and Consensus</h2>
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<h2>Can Strong Product Portfolio Aid NICE&#39;s Customer Base?</h2>
NICE&#39;s diverse portfolio, featuring solutions like Actimize, Evidencentral, CXone, and Inform Elite, has been gaining popularity. The company&#39;s focus on its cloud offerings, particularly its CXone platform, has been a major growth driver.
During the second quarter of 2024, it reported cloud revenues of $482 million, up 26% year over year. The uptick reflects the growing demand for cloud-native solutions, which are being adopted across various industries.
NICE recently announced that Banco PAN, a digital banking platform in Brazil, achieved a 25% improvement in first-call resolution and a 20% reduction in operational costs by implementing the NICE CXone cloud-native platform.
The company&#39;s diverse portfolio is also helping it attract new customers. Its partnerships with AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>) and Microsoft&nbsp;have been a key catalyst.
In August, NICE expanded its collaboration with AT&amp;T to offer a unified incident capture and data analytics solution for NextGen 9-1-1 centers, showcasing it at APCO 2024.
A deepening partnership with Microsoft is noteworthy. The collaboration has led to the integration of its NTR-X Compliance Recording and Assurance Solution into the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, providing a robust, cloud-ready compliance platform within the NICE Compliancentral suite.
<h2>Estimate Revisions Are Positive</h2>
Nice&#39;s efforts to enhance its customer experience with its robust cloud solutions are expected to drive top-line growth.
For third-quarter 2024, NICE projects non-GAAP revenues to be between $676 million and $686 million, indicating 13% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Non-GAAP earnings are estimated in the $2.62-2.72 per share band, suggesting 18% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $682.67 million, indicating 13.52% growth year over year. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $2.68 per share, unchanged in the past 30 days. The figure calls for a year-over-year increase of 18.06%.
<h2>Here&#39;s What Investors Should do With NICE Stock</h2>
Despite a strong pipeline of its solutions, NICE has been suffering from the foreign exchange headwinds in the APAC market. The stiff competition is also expected to hurt the company&#39;s top-line growth.
The forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio for Nice stands at 4.42, higher than its Zacks Internet-Software industry&#39;s 3.35, reflecting a stretched valuation.
Nice currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which suggests that it may be wise to wait for a more favorable entry point in the stock.
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NICE Plunges 14% Year to Date: How Should Investors Play the Stock?

Analysts' ratings for NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 9 analysts.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $254.89, a high estimate of $300.00, and a low estimate of $213.00. This current average represents a 2.51% decrease from the previous average price target of $261.44. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727967625_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The perception of NICE by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Latimore</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tavy Rosner</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
<td>$238.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to NICE. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of NICE compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for NICE's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into NICE's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NICE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on NICE analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering NICE: A Closer Look</h2>
Nice is an enterprise software company that serves the customer engagement and financial crime and compliance markets. The company provides data analytics-based solutions through both a cloud platform and on-premises infrastructure. Within customer engagement, Nice's CXone platform delivers solutions focused on contact center software and workforce engagement management, or WEM. Contact center offerings include solutions for digital self-service, customer journey and experience optimization, and compliance. WEM products optimize call center efficiency, leveraging data and AI analytics for call volume forecasting and agent scheduling. Within financial crime and compliance, Nice offers risk and investigation management, fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, and compliance solutions.
<h3>A Deep Dive into NICE's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: NICE's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 14.33%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: NICE's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 17.43%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): NICE's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 3.36%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): NICE's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.29%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.16.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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