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First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$1,937.63 +6.29 (+0.33%)
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First Citizens BancShares - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
7

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for FCNCA.

Consensus Price Target

$2,291.17
18.25% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for First Citizens BancShares, the average price target is $2,291.17. 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 18.25% from the current price of $1,937.63.
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FCNCA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/21/24 to 8/21/25
1 Month Ago
7/22/24 to 7/22/25
3 Months Ago
5/23/24 to 5/23/25
1 Year Ago
8/22/23 to 8/21/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 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$2,291.17$2,299.50$2,340.33$1,920.82
Forecasted Upside18.25% Upside7.73% Upside28.43% Upside-2.48% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

FCNCA Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.54
2.53
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.76% Upside22.29% Upside11.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/28/2025Cowen
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
7/28/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Stephen Scouten
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Set TargetOverweight ➝ Neutral$2,150.00+2.57%
7/9/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Nichola Holowko
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$2,410.00+16.64%
7/2/2025Citigroup
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Benjamin Gerlinger
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$1,900.00 ➝ $2,050.00-1.45%
7/1/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Anthony Elian
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$2,100.00 ➝ $2,250.00+11.24%
5/21/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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David Chiaverini
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Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Hold$2,050.00+6.87%
5/15/2025TD Cowen
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S. Alexopoulos
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Initiated CoverageBuy$2,400.00+22.27%
4/25/2025Barclays
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Jason Goldberg
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$2,568.00 ➝ $2,400.00+34.03%
3/18/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Ryan Nash
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$2,535.00 ➝ $2,200.00+21.13%
1/29/2025Truist Financial
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Brian Foran
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$2,303.00 ➝ $2,384.00+9.40%
1/27/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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C. Mcgratty
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$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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D. Chiaverini
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$2,150.00 ➝ $2,000.00+8.31%
7/2/2024Raymond James Financial
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D. Long
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$1,900.00+11.48%
4/15/2024DA Davidson
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M. Navas
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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, August 14, 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 $2,250, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence.
  • First Citizens BancShares, Inc. has a solid earnings per share forecast of 167.59 for the current fiscal year, indicating potential profitability.
  • The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.95 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $7.80, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Institutional ownership is high, with 78.01% of the stock held by large investors, suggesting strong institutional confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have issued a mix of buy and hold ratings, with a consensus price target of approximately $2,291.17, indicating potential for price appreciation.

First Citizens BancShares
Bear Case

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

  • Despite a strong dividend, the dividend yield is relatively low at 0.4%, which may not attract income-focused investors.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their price targets, indicating a cautious outlook on the stock's short-term performance.
  • There is one sell rating among analysts, which could signal potential risks or concerns about the company's future growth.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, which may indicate volatility and uncertainty in the market.
  • Recent acquisitions, while potentially beneficial, can also lead to integration challenges and financial strain in the short term.

FCNCA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for First Citizens BancShares is $2,291.17, with a high forecast of $2,600.00 and a low forecast of $2,000.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Citizens BancShares in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCNCA shares.

According to analysts, First Citizens BancShares's stock has a predicted upside of 18.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

First Citizens BancShares has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Cowen, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like First Citizens BancShares more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for First Citizens BancShares is 2.54 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how FCNCA compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:FCNCA) was last updated on 8/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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