Question 1

Do analysts rate FCNCA or HWC?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares presently has a consensus target price of $2,272.54, indicating a potential upside of 8.72%. Hancock Whitney has a consensus target price of $84.22, indicating a potential upside of 14.04%. Given Hancock Whitney's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Hancock Whitney is more favorable than First Citizens BancShares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Citizens BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 11 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29 Hancock Whitney 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.82

Question 2

Is FCNCA or HWC a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares pays an annual dividend of $8.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Hancock Whitney pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. First Citizens BancShares pays out 4.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hancock Whitney pays out 39.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Citizens BancShares has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Hancock Whitney has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FCNCA or HWC?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares has higher revenue and earnings than Hancock Whitney. First Citizens BancShares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hancock Whitney, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Citizens BancShares $14.51B 1.63 $2.21B $187.04 11.18 Hancock Whitney $1.46B 4.05 $486.07M $5.10 14.48

Question 4

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FCNCA or HWC?

Accepted Answer

78.0% of First Citizens BancShares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Hancock Whitney shares are held by institutional investors. 14.6% of First Citizens BancShares shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Hancock Whitney shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is FCNCA or HWC more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Hancock Whitney has a net margin of 21.81% compared to First Citizens BancShares' net margin of 16.28%. First Citizens BancShares' return on equity of 12.07% beat Hancock Whitney's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Citizens BancShares 16.28% 12.07% 1.06% Hancock Whitney 21.81% 11.36% 1.41%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, FCNCA or HWC?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hancock Whitney has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to FCNCA or HWC?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Hancock Whitney had 2 more articles in the media than First Citizens BancShares. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Hancock Whitney and 3 mentions for First Citizens BancShares. First Citizens BancShares' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Hancock Whitney's score of 0.54 indicating that First Citizens BancShares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Citizens BancShares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Hancock Whitney 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts prefer FCNCA or OBK?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares presently has a consensus price target of $2,272.54, indicating a potential upside of 8.72%. Origin Bancorp has a consensus price target of $58.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.00%. Given First Citizens BancShares' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe First Citizens BancShares is more favorable than Origin Bancorp. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Citizens BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 11 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29 Origin Bancorp 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.71

Question 9

Is FCNCA or OBK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares pays an annual dividend of $8.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Origin Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. First Citizens BancShares pays out 4.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Origin Bancorp pays out 31.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Citizens BancShares has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Origin Bancorp has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Question 10

Which has better earnings & valuation, FCNCA or OBK?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares has higher revenue and earnings than Origin Bancorp. First Citizens BancShares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Origin Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio First Citizens BancShares $14.51B 1.63 $2.21B $187.04 11.18 Origin Bancorp $597.80M 2.77 $75.20M $3.20 16.78

Question 11

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FCNCA or OBK?

Accepted Answer

78.0% of First Citizens BancShares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.7% of Origin Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 14.6% of First Citizens BancShares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Origin Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 12

Is FCNCA or OBK more profitable?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares has a net margin of 16.28% compared to Origin Bancorp's net margin of 16.26%. First Citizens BancShares' return on equity of 12.07% beat Origin Bancorp's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Citizens BancShares 16.28% 12.07% 1.06% Origin Bancorp 16.26% 7.97% 1.00%

Question 13

Which has more volatility and risk, FCNCA or OBK?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Origin Bancorp has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media favor FCNCA or OBK?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Citizens BancShares had 1 more articles in the media than Origin Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Citizens BancShares and 2 mentions for Origin Bancorp. First Citizens BancShares' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Origin Bancorp's score of 0.30 indicating that First Citizens BancShares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Citizens BancShares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Origin Bancorp 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 15

Do analysts prefer UCB or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

United Community Banks presently has a consensus price target of $39.60, indicating a potential upside of 15.71%. First Citizens BancShares has a consensus price target of $2,272.54, indicating a potential upside of 8.72%. Given United Community Banks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe United Community Banks is more favorable than First Citizens BancShares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score United Community Banks 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75 First Citizens BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 11 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29

Question 16

Is UCB or FCNCA a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

United Community Banks pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. First Citizens BancShares pays an annual dividend of $8.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. United Community Banks pays out 34.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Citizens BancShares pays out 4.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Citizens BancShares has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, UCB or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

First Citizens BancShares has higher revenue and earnings than United Community Banks. First Citizens BancShares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Community Banks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio United Community Banks $1.54B 2.68 $328.10M $3.04 11.26 First Citizens BancShares $14.51B 1.63 $2.21B $187.04 11.18

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in UCB or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

82.3% of United Community Banks shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.0% of First Citizens BancShares shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of United Community Banks shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.6% of First Citizens BancShares shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is UCB or FCNCA more profitable?

Accepted Answer

United Community Banks has a net margin of 24.43% compared to First Citizens BancShares' net margin of 16.28%. First Citizens BancShares' return on equity of 12.07% beat United Community Banks' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets United Community Banks 24.43% 9.61% 1.24% First Citizens BancShares 16.28% 12.07% 1.06%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, UCB or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

United Community Banks has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Citizens BancShares has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to UCB or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, First Citizens BancShares had 3 more articles in the media than United Community Banks. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for First Citizens BancShares and 0 mentions for United Community Banks. First Citizens BancShares' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat United Community Banks' score of 0.00 indicating that First Citizens BancShares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Overall Sentiment United Community Banks Neutral First Citizens BancShares Very Positive

Question 22

Do analysts recommend PNC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

The PNC Financial Services Group presently has a consensus price target of $267.87, suggesting a potential upside of 18.84%. First Citizens BancShares has a consensus price target of $2,272.54, suggesting a potential upside of 8.72%. Given The PNC Financial Services Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe The PNC Financial Services Group is more favorable than First Citizens BancShares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score The PNC Financial Services Group 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 16 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86 First Citizens BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 11 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29

Question 23

Is PNC or FCNCA a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

The PNC Financial Services Group pays an annual dividend of $8.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. First Citizens BancShares pays an annual dividend of $8.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. The PNC Financial Services Group pays out 44.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Citizens BancShares pays out 4.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The PNC Financial Services Group has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years and First Citizens BancShares has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years. The PNC Financial Services Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 24

Which has higher valuation and earnings, PNC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

The PNC Financial Services Group has higher revenue and earnings than First Citizens BancShares. First Citizens BancShares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The PNC Financial Services Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio The PNC Financial Services Group $24.56B 3.66 $6.94B $18.17 12.41 First Citizens BancShares $14.51B 1.63 $2.21B $187.04 11.18

Question 25

Do institutionals & insiders believe in PNC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

83.5% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.0% of First Citizens BancShares shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of The PNC Financial Services Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.6% of First Citizens BancShares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is PNC or FCNCA more profitable?

Accepted Answer

The PNC Financial Services Group has a net margin of 21.41% compared to First Citizens BancShares' net margin of 16.28%. The PNC Financial Services Group's return on equity of 12.48% beat First Citizens BancShares' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets The PNC Financial Services Group 21.41% 12.48% 1.31% First Citizens BancShares 16.28% 12.07% 1.06%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, PNC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

The PNC Financial Services Group has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Citizens BancShares has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media refer more to PNC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, The PNC Financial Services Group had 5 more articles in the media than First Citizens BancShares. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for The PNC Financial Services Group and 3 mentions for First Citizens BancShares. First Citizens BancShares' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat The PNC Financial Services Group's score of 0.90 indicating that First Citizens BancShares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment The PNC Financial Services Group 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Citizens BancShares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Question 29

Do analysts rate TFC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

Truist Financial presently has a consensus price target of $55.12, indicating a potential upside of 15.73%. First Citizens BancShares has a consensus price target of $2,272.54, indicating a potential upside of 8.72%. Given Truist Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Truist Financial is more favorable than First Citizens BancShares. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Truist Financial 2 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29 First Citizens BancShares 0 Sell rating(s) 11 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29

Question 30

Is TFC or FCNCA a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Truist Financial pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. First Citizens BancShares pays an annual dividend of $8.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Truist Financial pays out 47.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Citizens BancShares pays out 4.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. First Citizens BancShares has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years.

Question 31

Which has better earnings and valuation, TFC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

Truist Financial has higher revenue and earnings than First Citizens BancShares. Truist Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Citizens BancShares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Truist Financial $20.85B 2.79 $5.31B $4.36 10.92 First Citizens BancShares $14.51B 1.63 $2.21B $187.04 11.18

Question 32

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in TFC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

71.3% of Truist Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.0% of First Citizens BancShares shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Truist Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.6% of First Citizens BancShares shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is TFC or FCNCA more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Truist Financial has a net margin of 19.13% compared to First Citizens BancShares' net margin of 16.28%. First Citizens BancShares' return on equity of 12.07% beat Truist Financial's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Truist Financial 19.13% 10.06% 1.09% First Citizens BancShares 16.28% 12.07% 1.06%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, TFC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

Truist Financial has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Citizens BancShares has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media favor TFC or FCNCA?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Truist Financial and Truist Financial both had 3 articles in the media. First Citizens BancShares' average media sentiment score of 1.84 beat Truist Financial's score of 0.46 indicating that First Citizens BancShares is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Truist Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral First Citizens BancShares 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Metric	First Citizens BancShares	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$23.61B	$23.39B	$13.76B	$13.17B
Dividend Yield	0.40%	3.11%	5.99%	14.03%
P/E Ratio	11.18	25.62	24.57	25.78
Price / Sales	1.63	9.73	506.30	92.85
Price / Cash	9.14	15.33	49.55	52.89
Price / Book	1.22	1.36	2.71	6.30
Net Income	$2.21B	$2.58B	$1.32B	$360.35M
7 Day Performance	-1.02%	-0.61%	-0.52%	-0.23%
1 Month Performance	-3.23%	-0.34%	-1.91%	-4.16%
1 Year Performance	12.97%	21.91%	7.75%	4.58%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FCNCA First Citizens BancShares	3.8666 of 5 stars	$2,090.36 +1.6%	$2,272.54 +8.7%	+13.0%	$23.61B	$14.51B	11.18	18,141	Positive News
HWC Hancock Whitney	4.226 of 5 stars	$74.51 -0.6%	$83.78 +12.4%	+16.7%	$6.01B	$2.02B	14.61	3,627	Analyst Forecast
OBK Origin Bancorp	3.6019 of 5 stars	$53.69 -0.1%	$58.00 +8.0%	+51.8%	$1.66B	$420.91M	16.78	988
UCB United Community Banks	3.8679 of 5 stars	$34.65 -0.1%	$39.60 +14.3%	+7.6%	$4.18B	$1.09B	11.40	3,070
PNC The PNC Financial Services Group	4.7879 of 5 stars	$233.34 +0.1%	$267.87 +14.8%	+10.9%	$93.02B	$34.00B	12.84	55,333

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Does the media refer more to FCNCA or HWC?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FCNCA or HWC?

Is FCNCA or HWC more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FCNCA or HWC?

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Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in FCNCA or OBK?

Is FCNCA or OBK more profitable?

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Which has more volatility and risk, FCNCA or OBK?

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Do analysts prefer UCB or FCNCA?

Is UCB or FCNCA more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, UCB or FCNCA?

Is UCB or FCNCA a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to UCB or FCNCA?

Which has more volatility and risk, UCB or FCNCA?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in UCB or FCNCA?

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Does the media refer more to PNC or FCNCA?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in PNC or FCNCA?

Do analysts recommend PNC or FCNCA?

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