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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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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.
<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">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</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">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>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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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.
<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>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$334.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<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>
</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: 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>
</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>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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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.

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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.
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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>
<tr>
<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.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<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>
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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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Beyond The Numbers: 9 Analysts Discuss NICE Stock

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

NICE Actimize Introduces AI-Powered Fraud Investigations Solution To Enhance Efficiency And Reduce Losses For Financial Institutions, Utilizing Generative AI And Advanced Analytics For Automated Fraud Management

The delivery specialist has seen a boost in efficiency and found immediate cost savings from deploying NICE CXone
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nice.com&amp;esheet=54120644&amp;newsitemid=20240912790795&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=NICE&amp;index=1&amp;md5=433c8bc251a5cf25a4867c7cbe09b006">NICE</a> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) today announced that Arrow XL, the UK's largest two-person home delivery and warehousing specialist, has selected <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nice.com&amp;esheet=54120644&amp;newsitemid=20240912790795&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=NICE+CXone&amp;index=2&amp;md5=881add757893ad2326ebfb3648bdc947">NICE CXone</a> to spearhead its digital transformation, leveraging NICE's portfolio of next-generation CX AI technologies. The move to CXone from the incumbent solution will better support Arrow XL's ongoing growth by scaling with speed and unifying communications with CXone's centralized platform for thousands of weekly deliveries.

Arrow XL Selects NICE CXone Leveraging The Platform's Complete Digital Portfolio And AI-Powered CX; The Delivery Specialist Has Seen A Boost In Efficiency And Found Immediate Cost Savings From Deploying NICE CXone

Nice (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nice#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) shares have risen 4.3% in the past month, outperforming the Zacks Computer &amp; Technology sector&#39;s decline of 2.2%.
The upside can be attributed to Nice&#39;s diverse portfolio, which is helping it gain new customers. Actimize, Evidencentral, CXone and Inform Elite are some of the solutions that have been gaining popularity. NICE&#39;s focus on its Evidencentral platform has been a key catalyst.
Nice recently announced that the Pinal County Attorney&#39;s Office in Arizona would be adopting its NICE Justice digital evidence management solution, part of the AI-driven Evidencentral platform.
The latest development aims to transform how the office handles digital evidence, providing a streamlined, cloud-based system that enhances efficiency and service delivery.&nbsp;
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<h3>Nice Price and Consensus</h3>
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With its AI-powered features for object detection, automated case building and evidence management, NICE Justice will ease the burden on Pinal County&#39;s legal professionals, enabling them to focus more on its core mission of providing exceptional legal representation and ensuring community safety.
However, does the strong portfolio and expanding clientele make the NICE stock attractive? Let&#39;s look at its fundamentals.
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<h2>Robust Portfolio Boosts Nice&#39;s Prospects</h2>
NICE&#39;s expanding portfolio has been a major growth driver of its success. In August, NICE announced that the Augusta (Georgia) Judicial Circuit DA&#39;s Office would deploy NICE Justice to expedite case processing and enhance digital evidence management.
Nice has a diverse portfolio, which is helping it gain new customers. Its partnerships with AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>) and Microsoft have been a key catalyst.
NICE recently 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. NTR-X Compliance Recording and Assurance Solution has secured transactable solution status in Microsoft&#39;s Azure Marketplace.
NICE&#39;s expanding cloud offerings, mainly its CXone platform, are a plus. During the second quarter of 2024, it reported cloud revenues of $482 million, up 26% year over year.
NICE&#39;s policy of frequently updating its portfolio has been a key catalyst as it aids in fending off competitors 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 also expanding their portfolio in the CX market.
In June, Five9 announced an enhanced collaboration with Salesforce, integrating AI-powered solutions to improve customer experiences in contact centers.
<h2>NICE&#39;s Q3 Guidance Positive</h2>
Nice&#39;s efforts to enhance its customer experience with its robust cloud solutions are expected to drive top-line growth.
For the third quarter of 2024, NICE projects non-GAAP revenues to be between $676 million and $686 million, calling for 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, increased by a penny over the past 30 days, indicating an 18.06 % year-over-year increase.
<h2>Here&#39;s What Investors Should do With NICE Stock</h2>
Despite Nice&#39;s strong portfolio and growing client base, the foreign exchange headwinds in the APAC market and stiff competition are major concerns.
The forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio for Nice stands at 4.18, higher than its Zacks Computers - IT Services sector&#39;s 2.99, reflecting a stretched valuation.
Nice currently carries 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 Wins Pinal County Deal: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?

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Shares of software companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness. Weakness may be due to August's ISM Manufacturing PMI data indicating an economic contraction.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on NICE.
Looking at options history for NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $95,050 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $305,760.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $175.0 to $210.0 for NICE during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for NICE's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of NICE's whale trades within a strike price range from $175.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>NICE Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724786142_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>NICE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>243</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">97</td>
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<td>NICE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">700</td>
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<td>NICE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">400</td>
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<td>NICE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">300</td>
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<td>NICE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
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<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.
<h3>Where Is NICE Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 463,951, the price of NICE is down by -0.01%, reaching $180.57.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 79 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About NICE</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $247.0.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on NICE with a target price of $260. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Rosenblatt keeps a Buy rating on NICE with a target price of $225. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for NICE, targeting a price of $225. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Wedbush lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $250.</li>
<li>An analyst from Northland Capital Markets persists with their Outperform rating on NICE, maintaining a target price of $275. </li>
</ul>
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Spotlight on NICE: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives reiterates NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $250 price target.

Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on NICE, Maintains $250 Price Target

RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria maintains NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $230 to $260.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on NICE, Raises Price Target to $260

JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens reiterates NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $300 price target.

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on NICE, Maintains $300 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 $305 to $275.

Northland Capital Markets Maintains Outperform on NICE, Lowers Price Target to $275

Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick maintains NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>) with a Buy and maintains $225 price target.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on NICE, Maintains $225 Price Target

NICE shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results.

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The tech market is well-positioned for significant growth thanks to the growing adoption of emerging technologies like AI, ML, cloud computing, and ERP. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in top tech stocks NICE Ltd. (NICE), LiveRamp Holdings (RAMP), and TaskUs (TASK) with massive analyst price target upsides. Read on... The rapid adoption of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), big data, and data analytics are driving tech industry growth. Also, the emergence of cloud-based deployment solutions and other innovative digital solutions poise the tech market for unprecedented growth and expansion.
Given the industry's solid prospects, investors could consider investing in fundamentally sound tech stocks NICE Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NICE/">NICE</a>), LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RAMP/">RAMP</a>), and TaskUs, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TASK/">TASK</a>) having substantial upside potential.
Technology is an integral part of today's business world. Companies are increasingly investing in software applications for their businesses to streamline operations, improve productivity, and enhance decision-making with scalable, customizable, and secure solutions, resulting in a surge in the overall tech market.
The current market dynamics have rapidly increased the reliance of companies on tech services, compelling tech service providers to design innovative solutions and ensure a competitive advantage. Also, the demand for tech is highest in developing economies such as India and China.
The <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/it-services-market-report">global IT services market is projected to grow to $2.59 trillion</a> by 2030, exhibiting growth at a CAGR of 9.5%, driven by conducive trends like widespread adoption of cloud computing, increasing investments in automation, prevalence of cybersecurity solutions, and rapid adoption of AI and ML tools, big data and data analytics solutions.
The overall tech market has also accelerated enterprise software application demand. Today, a lot of the digitalization is circling around cloud-based deployment solutions and ERP software among SMEs. Businesses are digitalizing their operations and leaning towards effective and cost-effective business solutions. The market is estimated to grow by $134 billion by 2028 at a <a href="https://www.technavio.com/report/enterprise-application-software-market-industry-analysis">CAGR of 7.81%</a>.
Given the industry's solid outlook, investing in fundamentally strong tech stocks such as NICE, RAMP, and TASK could be wise for future gains.
Let's discuss the fundamentals of these stocks in detail:
NICE Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NICE/">NICE</a>)
Headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel, NICE provides cloud platforms for AI-driven digital business solutions worldwide. The company offers CXone, a cloud-native open platform, Enlighten, an AI engine for the customer engagement market, and smart self-service that enables organizations to address consumers' needs and journey orchestration solutions.
On October 22, NICE launched the next generation of CXone Mpower. It adds various advanced services to the existing market-leading CXone architecture that are foundational for delivering full-scale customer service automation.
These new architectural services enable seamless integration of workflows between front, mid, and back offices, revolutionizing AI for customer service on a unified hyper platform, allowing enterprises to design, build, and operate automation for workflows, agents, and knowledge at scale and precision.
On September 24, NICE Actimize, a NICE business, launched the market's first AI-powered Fraud Investigations solution, facilitating end-to-end fraud management capabilities from detection to investigations. The solution helps financial institutions save both time and money with its automated workflow and robust fraud-specific case management capabilities.
The advanced Generative AI embedded in the solution also offers automation, which allows financial institutions to address customer concerns quickly and consistently meet regulatory timelines.
During the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, NICE's revenues rose 14.3% from the year-ago value to $664.40 million. Its non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp#:~:text=Gross%20profit%2C%20or%20gross%20income,fluctuate%20compared%20to%20production%20output.">gross profit</a> increased 12.7% year-over-year to $469.40 million. Also, the company's non-GAAP net income and EPS of $174.15 million and $2.64 indicate 23.1% and 23.9% growth from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP EBITDA grew 19.2% from the previous quarter's quarter to $222.56 million.
According to the guidance of the third quarter of 2024, NICE projects non-GAAP total revenues between $676 million and $686 million, representing 13% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP EPS is expected to be in a range of $2.62 to $2.72, up 18% year-over-year at the midpoint.
For the full year 2024, the company expects non-GAAP total revenues to be $2.71 billion to $2.73 billion, reflecting 15% growth. The company raised its non-GAAP EPS to $10.60 - $10.80, representing 22% growth.
Street expects NICE's revenue and EPS for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 13.6% and 17.9% year-over-year to $683.04 million and $2.68, respectively. Further, NICE topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
NICE's stock gained 1.2% over the past month and 11.4% to close the last trading session at $174.33. The 12-month median price target of $264.10 indicates <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/nice/forecast">a 46.80% upside potential</a> from the last closing price.
NICE's bright prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has a B grade for Quality, Growth, and Value. NICE is ranked #14 among 132 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NICE/">Click here</a> to access additional NICE ratings for Sentiment, Stability, and Momentum.
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RAMP/">RAMP</a>)
RAMP is a technology company that operates a data collaboration platform internationally. The company operates the LiveRamp Data Collaboration platform, which allows an organization to unify customer and prospect data to build a single view of the customer in a way that protects consumer privacy.
On October 8, RAMP unveiled the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) connections to its network, allowing marketers to drive even better outcomes from LiveRamp's premier global ecosystem by leveraging the transformative power of AI. This will add connectivity to RAMP's expansive network and help brand marketers better connect with and personalize touchpoints for their customers.
Through the new partnerships, RAMP will enable marketers to personalize AI-powered searches in partnership with Perplexity and connect AI-powered custom audiences on Meta and YouTube in partnership with Chalice.
On October 3, RAMP revealed the newest version of the LiveRamp Data Collaboration Platform, further accelerating customers' time to value by strengthening the ability of marketers to drive effective and insightful marketing by delivering personalized and relevant experiences to consumers.
In the first quarter that ended June 30, 2024, RAMP's total revenue increased 14.3% year-over-year to $175.96 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit grew 14.8% from the year-ago value to $130 million. The company's non-GAAP operating income of 27 million indicates growth of 28.6% from the prior year period.
In addition, the company's non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP EPS were $24 million and $0.35, up 20% and 20.7% from the previous year's quarter, respectively.
According to the second quarter fiscal 2025 outlook, RAMP expects revenue of $176 million, showing an increase of 10%, and it expects non-GAAP operating income of $31 million.
For the fiscal 2025, the company projects its revenue between $715 million and $735 million, an increase of 8% to 11%. Also, its non-GAAP operating income is set between $127 million and $131 million.
Street expects RAMP's revenue to increase 8.1% year-over-year to $185.75 million for the fourth quarter ending March 2025. The company's EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 56.9% year-over-year to $0.39. Moreover, RAMP topped the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
RAMP's stock plunged 2% over the past month to close the last trading session at $23.76. Its 12-month price target of $40.67 reflects a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/ramp/forecast">62.29% potential</a> upside.
RAMP's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Sentiment and Value. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry, RAMP is ranked #16 out of 76 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings I've just highlighted, you can see RAMP's ratings for Quality, Growth, Stability, and Momentum <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/RAMP/">here</a>.
TaskUs, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TASK/">TASK</a>)
TASK provides digital outsourcing services for companies worldwide. The company offers a digital customer experience that consists of omnichannel customer care services and other solutions.
On June 3, TASK and Mavenoid announced a strategic partnership to enable AI-powered product support. The alliance will combine companies' expertise in AI and personalized product support to optimize next-generation, personalized self-help product support solutions.
With this product support automation via AI self-service and live human support in one AI-powered product assistant, the collaboration will help manufacturers' and retailers' customers in troubleshooting, setup, spare part sales, and product selection to get advice about products.
TASK's trailing-12-month gross profit margin and EBITDA margin of 40.98% and 18.01% are 29.3% and 26.9% higher than the respective industry averages of 31.69% and 14.19%. Similarly, its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 12.90% is considerably higher than the 6.62% industry average.
For the second quarter, which ended June 30, 2024, TASK reported service revenue of $237.93 million, which is up 3.8% from the prior year's quarter. The company's adjusted EBITDA was $51.25 million for the quarter. Its net income and EPS came in at $12.60 million and $0.14 per share, reflecting growth of 24.3% and 40% year-over-year, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's total assets stood at $886.15 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $864.20 million as of December 31, 2023.
Analysts expect TASK's EPS for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase marginally year-over-year to $0.35, and its revenue is estimated to grow 9.5% year-over-year to $256.49 million in the same quarter. Also, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the four trailing quarters.
The stock has gained 5.8% over the past month and 39.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $11.95. Wall Street analysts expect the stock to hit $16.75 in the near term, indicating a potential <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/task/forecast">upside of 39.12%</a>.
TASK's promising prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Growth, Quality, and Value. Within the Technology - Services industry, TASK is ranked #8 out of 76 stocks.
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