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Nicolet Bankshares vs Hope Bancorp: NIC and HOPE compared
Nicolet Bankshares is the larger company: $174M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $157M for Hope Bancorp (Q3 2026). Nicolet Bankshares is growing faster (+70% against +11% a year earlier). Nicolet Bankshares is more profitable, with an operating margin of 46.5% against 29.3%.
Where the money goes: NIC and HOPE
Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) · Q3 2026
Nicolet Bankshares, Q3 2026: revenue $174M (+70% year over year), operating margin 46.5%, net earnings $63.7M, operating cash flow $72.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Hope Bancorp (HOPE) · Q3 2026
Hope Bancorp, Q3 2026: revenue $157M (+11% year over year), operating margin 29.3%, net earnings $35.6M, operating cash flow $153M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) | Hope Bancorp (HOPE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $174M | $157M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +70% | +11% |
| Operating margin | 46.5% | 29.3% |
| Net earnings | $63.7M | $35.6M |
| Net margin | 36.5% | 22.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $72.7M | $153M |
| Free cash flow | $67.1M | $146M |
Where the revenue comes from
Nicolet Bankshares
- Net interest income: $142M (82%)
- Noninterest income: $32.2M (18%)
Hope Bancorp
- Net interest income: $135M (86%)
- Noninterest income: $22.1M (14%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Nicolet Bankshares or Hope Bancorp?
Nicolet Bankshares is the larger company: $174M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $157M for Hope Bancorp (Q3 2026).
Is Nicolet Bankshares or Hope Bancorp growing faster?
Nicolet Bankshares is growing faster (+70% against +11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Nicolet Bankshares or Hope Bancorp?
Nicolet Bankshares is more profitable, with an operating margin of 46.5% against 29.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.