NASDAQ:FCNCA First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $1,898.10 -54.32 (-2.78%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$1,897.05â–Ľ$1,956.5850-Day Range$1,685.92â–Ľ$2,128.5152-Week Range$1,274.91â–Ľ$2,174.80Volume91,381 shsAverage Volume85,201 shsMarket Capitalization$27.58 billionP/E Ratio10.54Dividend Yield0.35%Price Target$1,920.82 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get First Citizens BancShares alerts: Email Address First Citizens BancShares MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.64 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.2% Upside$1,920.82 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.49% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.49Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.16Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth0.26%From $200.92 to $201.45 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.74 out of 5 starsFinance Sector62nd out of 871 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry10th out of 177 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Citizens BancShares has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Citizens BancShares has been the subject of 5 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. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.49% 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 2.3, 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 5.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFirst Citizens BancShares has a dividend yield of 0.33%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFirst Citizens BancShares has been increasing its dividend for 7 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Citizens BancShares is 3.64%. 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 3.26% next year. This indicates that First Citizens BancShares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about First Citizens BancShares' dividend. Previous Next 3.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreFirst Citizens BancShares has received a 47.25% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Cash withdrawal services", "Wire transfer services", "Home equity loans", "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Debit cards", and "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for First Citizens BancShares is -0.49. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Citizens BancShares has a news sentiment score of 1.16. 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 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for First Citizens BancShares this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest15 people have searched for FCNCA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 275% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added First Citizens BancShares to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership 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 Institutions61.18% 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Citizens BancShares are expected to grow by 0.26% in the coming year, from $200.92 to $201.45 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Citizens BancShares is 10.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Citizens BancShares is 10.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 32.21.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Citizens BancShares has a P/B Ratio of 1.27. 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. 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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 FCNCA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FCNCA Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 9:00 AM | prnewswire.comFirst Citizens Bank Arranges $115 Million in Financing for Illinois Skilled Nursing FacilitiesSeptember 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirst Citizens Bank Arranges $145 Million in Financing for Linea EnergySeptember 7, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)NASDAQ to crash 50%?During the 2020 Covid Crash he called a market reversal - eleven days before the S&P bottomed out... Now, he's saying there are four major cracks forming in the US economy...September 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirst Citizens Bank Arranges Credit Facility Upsize for SG Credit Partners' ABL VerticalsSeptember 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) Declines By 5.3%August 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) Plans $1.64 Quarterly DividendAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesAugust 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFCNCA Sep 2024 2200.000 put (FCNCA240920P02200000)September 7, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)â• [URGENT] Buy Alert just triggeredMy absolute favorite stock just hit a critical "buy now" trigger price.August 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Citizens BancShares Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsAugust 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comHealthcare Sector Sees Steady Rise in VC Investment and Fundraising; Silicon Valley Bank Releases 14th Edition of Mid-Year Healthcare Investments and Exits ReportAugust 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comCIT Northbridge Credit Provides $45 Million to MacPherson'sAugust 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirst Citizens Wealth Expands Support for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners in Fast-Growing Atlanta MarketJuly 31, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirst Citizens Bank Provides $25 Million to Largest Wholesale Distributor of Plumbing, Heating and Industrial Products in NortheastJuly 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comCIT Commercial Services Provides Up to $48 Million in Financing to Crown CraftsJuly 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comFirst Citizens Expands Middle Market Banking to Serve Northeastern U.S.July 26, 2024 | msn.comFirst Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 26, 2024 | msn.comFirst Citizens BancShares declares $1.64 dividendSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend5/31/2024Dividend Payable6/17/2024Last Earnings7/25/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/16 Dividend8/30/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/16/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get 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$1,920.82 High Stock Price Target$2,300.00 Low Stock Price Target$1,520.00 Potential Upside/Downside+1.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.64 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$180.13 Trailing P/E Ratio10.54 Forward P/E Ratio9.45 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$11.47 billion Net Margins18.19% Pretax Margin24.84% Return on Equity14.84% Return on Assets1.41% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.72 Current Ratio1.08 Quick Ratio1.08 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$9.77 billion Price / Sales2.82 Cash Flow$164.20 per share Price / Cash Flow11.56 Book Value$1,493.57 per share Price / Book1.27Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares14,530,000Free Float12,583,000Market Cap$27.58 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.83 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for September 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Frank Brown Holding Jr. (Age 63)Chairman & CEO Comp: $9.53MMs. Hope Holding Bryant (Age 61)Vice Chairwoman Comp: $5.7MMr. Peter McDonald Bristow (Age 58)President & Director Comp: $5.9MMr. Craig Lockwood Nix (Age 52)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $4.9MMs. Lorie King Rupp (Age 59)Chief Risk Officer Comp: $3.43MMr. Gregory L. Smith (Age 59)Chief Information & Operations Officer Ms. Deanna W. Hart (Age 46)Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Mr. Matthew G. T. Martin (Age 44)Chief Counsel & Corporate Secretary Ms. Barbara ThompsonDirector of Corporate Communications & Brand MarketingMr. West Ludwig (Age 55)Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCitizens Financial GroupNYSE:CFGAlly FinancialNYSE:ALLYThe PNC Financial Services GroupNYSE:PNCTruist FinancialNYSE:TFCFifth Third BancorpNASDAQ:FITBView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 3,952 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.027%Cetera Investment AdvisersSold 100 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.008%Truist Financial CorpSold 211 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.067%Creative PlanningBought 47 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.007%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Sold 10 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy First Citizens BancShares Stock? FCNCA Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in First Citizens BancShares, Inc.: First Citizens BancShares has a strong dividend yield of 0.33%, providing investors with a steady income stream. The company has a low payout ratio of 3.64%, indicating that it has room for potential dividend increases or reinvestment in the business. Recent analyst ratings have been positive, with several analysts upgrading the stock and setting higher price targets, suggesting growth potential. First Citizens BancShares reported strong earnings results, beating analyst estimates and demonstrating solid financial performance. The stock price of First Citizens BancShares has been showing an upward trend, reaching $2,015.05, which may indicate positive market sentiment. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in First Citizens BancShares, Inc. for these reasons: The dividend yield of 0.33% may be considered low by some investors seeking higher income-generating investments. Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the stock price of First Citizens BancShares, leading to potential fluctuations in investment value. While recent analyst ratings have been positive, there is always a risk of changes in market conditions or company performance affecting stock performance. First Citizens BancShares operates in the financial sector, which can be sensitive to interest rate changes and regulatory developments, posing risks to investors. Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and investment goals before investing in First Citizens BancShares, as with any stock. 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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these First Citizens BancShares pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. FCNCA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FCNCA shares performed this year? First Citizens BancShares' stock was trading at $1,418.97 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FCNCA shares have increased by 33.8% and is now trading at $1,898.10. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were First Citizens BancShares' earnings last quarter? First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 25th. The bank reported $50.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $44.91 by $5.96. The bank earned $3.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.30 billion. First Citizens BancShares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.84% and a net margin of 18.19%. Who are First Citizens BancShares' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of First Citizens BancShares include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.07%), First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. (0.63%), Systematic Financial Management LP (0.41%) and Reinhart Partners LLC. (0.39%). 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. 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