Top MarketRank™ StocksTop MarketRank™NASDAQ:FCNCA First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $2,218.40 +7.93 (+0.36%) Closing price 02/7/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$2,216.18 -2.22 (-0.10%) As of 02/7/2025 05:55 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About First Citizens BancShares Stock (NASDAQ:FCNCA) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get FCNCA alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$2,173.75▼$2,237.5050-Day Range$2,029.36▼$2,295.0052-Week Range$1,460.76▼$2,412.93Volume65,453 shsAverage Volume70,091 shsMarket Capitalization$31.04 billionP/E Ratio11.71Dividend Yield0.35%Price Target$2,323.50Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewFirst Citizens BancShares, Inc. operates as the holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, and professionals. The company's deposit products include checking, savings, money market, and time deposit accounts. Its loan product portfolio comprises commercial construction and mortgage; and commercial and industrial leases, as well as small business administration loans. In addition, the company offers consumer loans, such as residential and revolving mortgage, consumer auto, and other consumer loans. Further, it provides wealth management services, including annuities, brokerage services, and third-party mutual funds, as well as investment management and advisory services. The company provides its products and services through its branch network. First Citizens BancShares, Inc. was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.Read More… First Citizens BancShares Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks99th Percentile Overall ScoreFCNCA MarketRank™: First Citizens BancShares scored higher than 99% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 14th out of 943 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingFirst Citizens BancShares has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.54, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Citizens BancShares has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about First Citizens BancShares' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.8 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth15.41% Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Citizens BancShares are expected to grow by 15.41% in the coming year, from $165.15 to $190.60 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Citizens BancShares is 11.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 111.94.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Citizens BancShares is 11.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 30.55.Price to Earnings Growth RatioFirst Citizens BancShares has a PEG Ratio of 1.00. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Citizens BancShares has a P/B Ratio of 1.58. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about First Citizens BancShares' valuation and earnings. Short Interest5.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted2.49% of the outstanding shares of First Citizens BancShares have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Citizens BancShares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Citizens BancShares has recently decreased by 18.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldFirst Citizens BancShares has a dividend yield of 0.35%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFirst Citizens BancShares does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Citizens BancShares is 4.12%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, First Citizens BancShares will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.09% next year. This indicates that First Citizens BancShares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about First Citizens BancShares' dividend. Sustainability and ESG3.7 / 5Environmental Score-0.49 Percentage of Shares Shorted2.49% of the outstanding shares of First Citizens BancShares have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Citizens BancShares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Citizens BancShares has recently decreased by 18.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. News and Social Media4.1 / 5News Sentiment1.31 News SentimentFirst Citizens BancShares has a news sentiment score of 1.31. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.75 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for First Citizens BancShares this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for FCNCA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows11 people have added First Citizens BancShares to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 175% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Citizens BancShares insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders13.40% of the stock of First Citizens BancShares is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions78.01% of the stock of First Citizens BancShares is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about First Citizens BancShares' insider trading history. Receive FCNCA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Citizens BancShares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FCNCA Stock News HeadlinesIs First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) the Best Local Bank Stock to Buy Now?February 7 at 5:20 AM | insidermonkey.comFirst Citizens Bank and Sixth Street Announce Launch of Sixty-First Commercial Finance to Provide Flexible Capital Equipment Financing Solutions to Middle Market CompaniesFebruary 5 at 9:00 AM | prnewswire.comCould Trump Unleash a Second Wave of AI Profits?NVIDIA called it "rigged"... "misguided"... and a "sweeping overreach"... Biden also pushed his AI executive order 14110, which could "crush innovation" according to tech-insiders. But Trump is expected to repeal this executive order on day 1 in office. And we expect an unprecedented wave of AI winners during his second term.February 8, 2025 | Behind the Markets (Ad)First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) Upgraded to "Hold" at StockNews.comFebruary 3, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comIs First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) A Good High Growth Financial Stock To Invest In?February 2, 2025 | insidermonkey.comIs First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) the Best High Growth Low PE Stock to Buy?January 31, 2025 | insidermonkey.comTruist Financial Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) StockJanuary 31, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comKeefe, Bruyette & Woods Raises First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) Price Target to $2,600.00January 29, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comSee More Headlines FCNCA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FCNCA shares performed this year? First Citizens BancShares' stock was trading at $2,113.02 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FCNCA shares have increased by 5.0% and is now trading at $2,218.40. View the best growth stocks for 2025 here. How were First Citizens BancShares' earnings last quarter? First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) announced its earnings results on Friday, January, 24th. The bank reported $45.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $39.32 by $5.78. First Citizens BancShares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.22% and a net margin of 18.55%. Is First Citizens BancShares doing a stock buyback? First Citizens BancShares' Board of Directors initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, July 25th 2024, which allows the company to buy back $3,500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 12.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued. Who are First Citizens BancShares' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of First Citizens BancShares include First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. (0.65%), Proficio Capital Partners LLC (0.50%), Proficio Capital Partners LLC (0.50%) and Reinhart Partners LLC. (0.41%). Insiders that own company stock include Olivia Britton Holding, Frank B Holding Jr, Jeffery L Ward, Harold Lee Durham Jr, Hope Holding Bryant, Craig L Nix, Marisa Harney, Robert T Newcomb, Daniel L Heavner, Ellen R Alemany, Robert R Hoppe, Eugene Flood Jr and West Ludwig. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of First Citizens BancShares? Shares of FCNCA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 12/16 Dividend11/29/2024Dividend Payable12/16/2024Last Earnings1/24/2025Today2/08/2025Ex-Dividend for 3/17 Dividend2/28/2025Dividend Payable3/17/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)4/24/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:FCNCA CUSIP31946M10 CIK798941 Webwww.firstcitizens.com Phone(919) 716-7000Fax919-716-7074Employees16,021Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$2,323.50 High Stock Price Target$2,700.00 Low Stock Price Target$1,650.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.54 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$189.43 Trailing P/E Ratio11.71 Forward P/E Ratio13.43 P/E Growth1Net Income$2.78 billion Net Margins18.55% Pretax Margin23.91% Return on Equity13.22% Return on Assets1.30% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.68 Current Ratio1.08 Quick Ratio1.08 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$14.97 billion Price / Sales2.07 Cash Flow$176.20 per share Price / Cash Flow12.59 Book Value$1,403.16 per share Price / Book1.58Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares13,990,000Free Float12,114,000Market Cap$31.04 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.85 Social Links 2025 Gold Forecast: A Perfect Storm for DemandUnlock the timeless value of gold with our exclusive 2025 Gold Forecasting Report. 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