Pre-earnings brief
Reports
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Est. EPS
—
Est. revenue
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Implied move
±11.6%
EPS beat rate
100%
NICE Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in application software, focusing on solutions for customer engagement and financial crime prevention. With a market cap of $7 billion, NICE plays a significant role in the growing demand for cloud-based software and AI-driven analytics in various industries.
Last quarter
In Q2 2026, NICE reported an EPS of $2.70, significantly beating estimates by 27%. However, the stock experienced a decline of 3.81% the following day, indicating mixed investor sentiment despite the strong earnings.
Management promises and guidance
EPS beat streak
8Q
EPS beat rate
100%
Avg EPS surprise
+27.92%
Avg 1-day reaction
-5.99%
Overall, investors are cautiously optimistic about NICE's upcoming earnings, especially given its history of beating EPS estimates. However, the market is also wary of potential revenue growth challenges.
Bull case
If NICE continues its trend of strong EPS surprises, it could signal robust operational performance and lead to a positive stock reaction.
Bear case
Conversely, if revenue growth falls short of expectations, it may raise concerns about the company's future prospects, leading to a negative market reaction.
The print will turn on these.
Q1
What will the EPS be for Q3-2026?
Given NICE's strong history of beating EPS estimates, this number will be crucial in determining market sentiment and stock movement.
Q2
How is NICE addressing revenue growth challenges?
Investors will closely watch for insights into revenue growth strategies, as any signs of weakness could negatively impact the stock.
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Est. EPS
—
Est. Rev
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Impl. Move
±11.1%
Why consensus could be wrong
The Street may be underestimating NICE's ability to leverage its AI capabilities for revenue growth, as recent trends in customer engagement software indicate increasing demand.
Supporting evidence
NICE has consistently beaten EPS estimates, suggesting operational strength.
The options market is pricing a larger move than historical averages, indicating heightened expectations.
Recent insider buying, albeit small, may signal confidence in the company's future.
Key risk
If NICE's revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current cautious sentiment in the market.
Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.
The core debate this quarter revolves around whether NICE can maintain its strong earnings performance while achieving sustainable revenue growth.
Bull confirmed if
An EPS of $2.80 or higher would confirm strong operational performance and likely lead to a positive market reaction.
Bear confirmed if
An EPS below $2.50 could raise significant concerns about the company's growth trajectory.
What the market is pricing for the move.
Implied Move
±13.53%
Historical Avg
±10.9%
The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.
Options are pricing ±11.6% while NICE has averaged ±10.9% over the last 8 prints — setup is roughly in line with history.
ATM IV
0.5%
30d HV
50.9%
Likely market behavior by outcome. Not investment advice.
Beat & raise
If NICE beats expectations and raises guidance, history suggests the stock could see an average one-day move of around +5.99%, confirming strong market confidence.
In line / cautious
If results are in line with expectations but management's commentary is cautious, the stock may experience muted movement as investors reassess growth prospects.
Miss
A miss on EPS could lead to a significant decline, with historical patterns suggesting an average one-day drop of around -5.99%.
House and Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.
Trades
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Members
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Est. Notional
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
disclosed dollar ranges
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1 trade
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