Nicolet Bankshares' 15min chart shows KDJ Death Cross, Bearish Marubozu.

According to Nicolet Bankshares' 15-minute chart, a KDJ Death Cross and Bearish Marubozu were triggered on August 12, 2025, at 12:15. This suggests that the momentum of the stock price is shifting in a downward direction, indicating a potential further decrease in value. Sellers are currently in control of the market, and the bearish momentum is likely to continue.

Nicolet Bankshares Inc. (NYSE:NIC) has experienced a significant shift in its stock price momentum, as indicated by the formation of a KDJ Death Cross and a Bearish Marubozu on August 12, 2025, at 12:15. These technical indicators suggest a potential decline in the stock's price, with sellers currently in control of the market.

The KDJ Death Cross occurs when the K-line (fast moving average) crosses below the D-line (slow moving average) on the KDJ indicator. This signals a potential trend reversal, often indicating a shift from a bullish to a bearish market. The Bearish Marubozu, characterized by a large body with no shadows, suggests a strong move in the direction of the candle's body, in this case, a significant downward movement in the stock's price.

These indicators are supported by recent insider activity. On July 18, 2025, Executive Vice President Eric James Witczak sold 5,000 shares of Nicolet Bankshares stock, and on July 21, 2025, Director Robert Bruce Atwell sold 6,904 shares. These transactions, totaling 11,904 shares, represent a combined decrease of 14.75% and 16.79% in their respective ownership of the stock [1].

The stock's recent performance has also been impacted by changes in institutional ownership. Victory Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Nicolet Bankshares in the first quarter, acquiring 2,645 shares valued at approximately $288,000 [2]. Other hedge funds have also made significant investments in the company, with Smith Group Asset Management LLC, KBC Group NV, Diversified Trust Co, SG Americas Securities LLC, and Vest Financial LLC collectively acquiring shares worth approximately $2,684,000 [2].

Nicolet Bankshares reported an EPS of $2.35 for the most recent quarter, exceeding analyst expectations and generating revenue of $95.74 million [2]. Despite these positive earnings, the stock's recent technical indicators suggest a potential downturn in its price. Investors should closely monitor the stock's performance and consider the implications of these technical signals.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-victory-capital-management-inc-makes-new-investment-in-nicolet-bankshares-inc-nysenic-2025-08-03/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-12776-shares-in-burlington-stores-inc-nyseburl-bought-by-new-age-alpha-advisors-llc-2025-08-07/