Nice Earns 2.00 Brokerage Score but Zacks Assigns Sell Rank
Nice has an average brokerage recommendation of 2.00 based on 17 firms, with 52.9% issuing Strong Buy calls and one Buy rating. Zacks consensus EPS forecast dropped 3.2% last month to $12.26, earning Nice a Zacks Rank #4 and leaving its 2027 P/E at 13x versus the S&P 500’s 19x.
1. Brokerage Recommendation Overview
Nice holds an average brokerage recommendation of 2.00 on a 1–5 scale derived from 17 firm ratings, with nine Strong Buy calls accounting for 52.9% of all suggestions and one additional Buy recommendation, reflecting heavy analyst optimism.
2. Zacks Rank and Earnings Revisions
The Zacks consensus EPS estimate for the current year has declined by 3.2% over the past month to $12.26, resulting in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) as downward estimate revisions signal potential short-term headwinds.
3. Sector Multiple Compression and Valuation
Software sector multiples have compressed over 20% year-to-date, and Nice trades at a 13x 2027 P/E multiple compared with the S&P 500’s 19x average, indicating broader valuation pressure despite continued growth prospects.