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First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$1,762.68 +20.00 (+1.15%)
Closing price 10/3/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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$1,762.85 +0.17 (+0.01%)
As of 10/3/2025 05:36 PM Eastern
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First Citizens BancShares - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
8

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for First Citizens BancShares in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for FCNCA.

Consensus Price Target

$2,259.17
28.17% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for First Citizens BancShares, the average price target is $2,259.17. The highest price target for FCNCA is $2,600.00, while the lowest price target for FCNCA is $2,000.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.17% from the current price of $1,762.68.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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FCNCA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/6/24 to 10/6/25
1 Month Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
3 Months Ago
7/8/24 to 7/8/25
1 Year Ago
10/7/23 to 10/6/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$2,259.17$2,291.17$2,323.67$2,012.11
Forecasted Upside28.17% Upside19.01% Upside12.46% Upside3.18% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

FCNCA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FCNCA Price Targets by Month

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First Citizens BancShares Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFirst Citizens BancSharesFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.31
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside28.17% Upside20.78% Upside10.49% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/3/2025Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Brian Foran
Not Rated
Lower TargetHold$2,240.00 ➝ $2,000.00+14.77%
10/1/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingUnderweight
9/27/2025Weiss Ratings
0 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
7/28/2025Cowen
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/28/2025Piper Sandler
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Set TargetOverweightNeutral$2,150.00+2.57%
7/9/2025UBS Group
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Reiterated RatingBuy$2,410.00+16.64%
7/1/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost TargetOverweight$2,100.00 ➝ $2,250.00+11.24%
5/21/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Initiated CoverageBuyHold$2,050.00+6.87%
5/15/2025TD Cowen
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Initiated CoverageBuy$2,400.00+22.27%
4/25/2025Barclays
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$2,568.00 ➝ $2,400.00+34.03%
3/18/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Lower TargetBuy$2,535.00 ➝ $2,200.00+21.13%
1/27/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Boost TargetOutperform$2,500.00 ➝ $2,600.00+18.10%
12/9/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$2,600.00+18.36%
10/25/2024Wedbush
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Lower TargetNeutral$2,150.00 ➝ $2,000.00+8.31%
7/2/2024Raymond James Financial
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UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$1,900.00+11.48%
4/15/2024DA Davidson
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Reiterated RatingNeutral$1,600.00 ➝ $1,650.00+5.40%

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Should I Buy First Citizens BancShares Stock? FCNCA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these First Citizens BancShares pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

First Citizens BancShares
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in First Citizens BancShares, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $2,291.17, reflecting a positive outlook from analysts who have rated the stock with a "Moderate Buy" average rating.
  • Recent insider purchases indicate strong confidence in the company's future, with significant acquisitions made by the CEO and other insiders, suggesting they believe the stock is undervalued.
  • Analysts have raised target prices for the stock, with some estimates reaching as high as $2,250.00, indicating potential for growth and investor interest.
  • Corporate insiders own a substantial portion of the stock, which can align their interests with those of shareholders, potentially leading to better company performance.
  • First Citizens BancShares, Inc. operates as a holding company for a bank that provides a range of retail and commercial banking services, positioning it well in the financial sector.

First Citizens BancShares
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in First Citizens BancShares, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite recent positive developments, the stock has experienced fluctuations, which may indicate volatility and risk for potential investors.
  • Insider ownership, while generally a positive sign, can also lead to concerns about a lack of liquidity in the stock if insiders decide to hold onto their shares for extended periods.
  • Analyst ratings are mixed, with some firms maintaining a "neutral" rating, suggesting that not all experts are confident in the stock's immediate prospects.
  • The banking sector can be sensitive to economic changes, and any downturns in the economy could adversely affect First Citizens BancShares, Inc.'s performance.
  • With 13.40% of the stock owned by corporate insiders, there may be less available for public trading, which can impact market dynamics and investor access.

FCNCA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for First Citizens BancShares is $2,259.17, with a high forecast of $2,600.00 and a low forecast of $2,000.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Citizens BancShares in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCNCA shares.

According to analysts, First Citizens BancShares's stock has a predicted upside of 28.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

First Citizens BancShares has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Cowen, Piper Sandler, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like First Citizens BancShares more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for First Citizens BancShares is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how FCNCA compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:FCNCA) was last updated on 10/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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