First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$1,695.00 +56.32 (+3.44%)

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First Citizens BancShares - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
9

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, 5 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for FCNCA.

Consensus Price Target

$2,227.69
31.43% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for First Citizens BancShares, the average price target is $2,227.69. The highest price target for FCNCA is $2,600.00, while the lowest price target for FCNCA is $1,950.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.43% from the current price of $1,695.00.

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

Type	Current Forecast 10/18/24 to 10/18/25	1 Month Ago 9/18/24 to 9/18/25	3 Months Ago 7/20/24 to 7/20/25	1 Year Ago 10/19/23 to 10/18/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 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	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$2,227.69	$2,291.17	$2,299.50	$2,012.11
Forecasted Upside	31.43% Upside	20.84% Upside	8.28% Upside	-4.87% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

FCNCA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

First Citizens BancShares Stock vs. The Competition

Type	First Citizens BancShares	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.64	2.31	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	31.43% Upside	26.29% Upside	13.61% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent FCNCA News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/8/2025	Weiss Ratings 0 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B-)
10/7/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
10/7/2025	Raymond James Financial 4 of 5 stars		Set Target		$2,100.00	+19.34%
10/6/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ryan Nash Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$2,250.00 ➝ $1,950.00	+10.03%
10/3/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Foran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$2,240.00 ➝ $2,000.00	+14.77%
7/28/2025	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
7/28/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Scouten Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$2,150.00	+2.57%
7/9/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nichola Holowko Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$2,410.00	+16.64%
7/1/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Anthony Elian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$2,100.00 ➝ $2,250.00	+11.24%
5/21/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Chiaverini Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Hold	$2,050.00	+6.87%
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5/15/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	S. Alexopoulos Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$2,400.00	+22.27%
4/25/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$2,568.00 ➝ $2,400.00	+34.03%
1/27/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	C. Mcgratty Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$2,500.00 ➝ $2,600.00	+18.10%
12/9/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$2,600.00	+18.36%
10/25/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	D. Chiaverini Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$2,150.00 ➝ $2,000.00	+8.31%
4/15/2024	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	M. Navas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$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 Friday, October 17, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these First Citizens BancShares pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

First Citizens BancShares
Bull Case

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

Insider buying activity has been notable, with insiders purchasing 1,494 shares recently, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
The current stock price is around $1,630, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the banking sector.
Institutional ownership is strong, with 78.01% of the stock held by hedge funds and institutional investors, suggesting a positive outlook from large financial entities.
Recent increases in positions by major investors, such as Bank of America Corp DE and Orion Portfolio Solutions LLC, reflect growing confidence in First Citizens BancShares, Inc.'s potential for growth.
The company operates as a holding entity for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, providing a range of retail and commercial banking services, which positions it well in the financial services market.

First Citizens BancShares
Bear Case

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

Despite recent insider purchases, the overall market conditions for banking stocks can be volatile, which may affect stock performance.
High institutional ownership can sometimes lead to increased volatility, as large investors may sell off shares quickly in response to market changes.
The banking sector is facing challenges such as regulatory pressures and economic uncertainties, which could impact profitability.
Recent stock price fluctuations may indicate uncertainty in the market's perception of the company's future growth potential.
While insider buying is a positive sign, it is essential to consider that it does not guarantee future performance, and investors should conduct thorough research before investing.

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 $2,227.69, with a high forecast of $2,600.00 and a low forecast of $1,950.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Citizens BancShares in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCNCA shares.
: According to analysts, First Citizens BancShares's stock has a predicted upside of 31.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: First Citizens BancShares has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Cowen, Piper Sandler, Raymond James Financial, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, 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.

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First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Forecast & Price Target