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NICE (NASDAQ:NICE) Stock

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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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Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick maintained NICE Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Buy rating and lowered the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NICE/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from&nbsp;$200&nbsp;to&nbsp;$180</a> Thursday.
Trebnick lowered her price forecast due to reduced fiscal 2025 and 2026 revenue estimates, citing macroeconomic uncertainty, which could further delay multinational Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) deployments.
The price target reflects ~3.4 times (from ~4 times) on the analyst&#8217;s revenue estimate of 7% Y/ Y in fiscal 2026.
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NICE stock is trading at 2.7 times EV/calendar 2026 sales, growing at 7% Y/Y and a slight premium to the CCaaS group average of 2.3 times, growing at 9% Y/Y.
Trebnick&#8217;s valuation is justified based on higher free cash flow assumptions (26% Y/Y versus the peer group of 19%). The analyst has decreased her fiscal 2025 revenue growth assumption to 6% below fiscal 2025 guidance (+7% growth).
Trebnick&#8217;s fiscal 2025 estimate has been revised to $2.91 billion (+6% growth) from $2.93 billion (+7% growth) and below the Street&#8217;s $2.91 billion (+7% growth).
Similarly, she has decreased her fiscal 2026 estimate to $3.12 billion (+7% growth) from $3.22 billion (+10% growth) and below the Street&#8217;s $3.12 billion (+7% growth).
Based on lower revenue, Trebnick&#8217;s adjusted operating income moves slightly lower to $909 million (31% margin), below the current Street estimate ($919 million).
For fiscal 2026, the analyst&#8217;s adjusted operating income is now $1.02 billion ( 32.6% margin), slightly above the Street estimate of $1.01 billion (32.3% margin).
Based on lower sales volume, Trebnick&#8217;s fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS is $12.13 (down from $12.14), below the Street estimate of $12.18.
Looking ahead to fiscal 2026 and lower revenue growth of 7%, the analyst&#8217;s adjusted EPS moves to $13.30 (versus the Street estimate of $13.36).
Trebnick noted that the company benefits from AI adoption in CCaaS and is a share donor from Avaya in the large enterprise segment.
Price Action:&nbsp;NICE stock closed higher by 2.06% at $154.52 on Thursday.
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NICE Lowered Revenue Outlook But Bullish Analyst Sees AI Momentum And Strong Cash Flow

Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick 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 $200 to $180.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on NICE, Lowers Price Target to $180

In the last three months, 10 analysts have published ratings on NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for NICE, revealing an average target of $217.6, a high estimate of $300.00, and a low estimate of $161.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 12.12% lower than the prior average price target of $247.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830056_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of NICE among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;------------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Hamza Fodderwala &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $202.00&#x7C;$235.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gil Luria &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $180.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rishi Jaluria &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tyler Radke &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $228.00&#x7C;$279.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Rishi Jaluria &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;$260.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Thomas Blakey &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $161.00&#x7C;$176.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Walravens &#x7C;Citizens Capital Markets&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $300.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Catharine Trebnick &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;$225.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tavy Rosner &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $226.00&#x7C;$286.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tyler Radke &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $279.00&#x7C;$315.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to NICE. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of NICE compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for NICE's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of NICE's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know 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>NICE's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: NICE displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 15.79%. This indicates a notable 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: NICE's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.79%, the company may encounter challenges in 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 2.78%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.9%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.16.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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What Analysts Are Saying About NICE Stock

Morgan Stanley analyst Hamza Fodderwala maintains NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $235 to $202.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on NICE, Lowers Price Target to $202

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9 analysts have shared their evaluations of NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M 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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $218.89, a high estimate of $300.00, and a low estimate of $161.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 14.2% lower than the prior average price target of $255.12. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742407270_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of NICE among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines 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>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Blakey</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tavy Rosner</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$226.00</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Blakey</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to NICE. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate 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>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into NICE's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know NICE Better</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 Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, NICE showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.59% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects 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: NICE's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.79%, the company may encounter challenges in 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 2.78%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): NICE's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.9%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: NICE's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.16, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</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 enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What 9 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About NICE

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 $200 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on NICE, Maintains $200 Price Target

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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $264.0 per contract. There were 13965 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62991 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 474 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.6K, with a price of $187.0 per contract. There were 14894 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19972 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $265.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $1445.0 per contract. There were 8882 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $117.0 per contract. There were 72066 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11748 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1295 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $145.0K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 15678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9149 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 273 contract(s) at a $91.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.1K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 3591 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8722 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 109 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $1520.0 per contract. There were 7118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ENPH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 165 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1100 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $320.1K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 457 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 106 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.3K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 360 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1082 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 48 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.8K, with a price of $1580.0 per contract. There were 1310 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
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Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in NICE usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 10 options transactions for NICE. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 40% being bullish and 40% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 9 are puts, valued at $340,920, and there was a single call, worth $51,000.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $155.0 and $160.0 for NICE, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for NICE's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across NICE's significant trades, within a strike price range of $155.0 to $160.0, over the past month.
<h3>NICE Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740583891_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NICE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NICE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NICE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NICE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td align="right">550</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NICE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NICE</h3>
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.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding NICE, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of NICE</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 164,462, the NICE's price is down by -0.31%, now at $151.09. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About NICE</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $238.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald continues to hold a Neutral rating for NICE, targeting a price of $161. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Citizens Capital Markets lowers its rating to Market Outperform with a new price target of $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on NICE, maintaining a target price of $228. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on NICE, maintaining a target price of $226. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on NICE, which currently sits at a price target of $279. 
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In the latest quarter, 9 analysts provided ratings for NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $218.89, a high estimate of $300.00, and a low estimate of $161.00. A decline of 14.83% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740434478_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</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>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rishi Jaluria</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Blakey</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Walravens</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tavy Rosner</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$226.00</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Radke</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Blakey</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to NICE. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, 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>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of NICE's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into NICE's Background</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>Financial Milestones: NICE's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: NICE displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 4.59%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: NICE's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.79%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.78%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.9%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its 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>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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<li>Goldman Sachs slashed the price target for Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) from $33 to $26. Goldman Sachs analyst Leah Jordan downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. Conagra shares closed at $25.79 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities cut Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) price target from $13 to $10. B of A Securities analyst John Murphy downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform. Rivian Automotive, shares closed at $12.97 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RIVN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Citigroup slashed the price target for NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) from $279 to $228. Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintained a Buy rating. NICE shares closed at $155.39 on Friday. See how other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NICE/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke 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 $279 to $228.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on NICE, Lowers Price Target to $228

NICE's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NYSE">NICE</a>) short percent of float has risen 21.41% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.71 million shares sold short, which is 4.31% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.86 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>NICE Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740163526_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NICE has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing NICE's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, NICE's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.82%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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