NASDAQ:FCNCA First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $1,939.57 +40.62 (+2.14%) (As of 09/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About First Citizens BancShares Stock (NASDAQ:FCNCA) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Key Stats Today's Range$1,913.31▼$1,942.9650-Day Range$1,748.90▼$2,128.5152-Week Range$1,274.91▼$2,174.80Volume77,742 shsAverage Volume85,514 shsMarket Capitalization$28.18 billionP/E Ratio10.77Dividend Yield0.34%Price Target$1,920.82Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewFirst Citizens BancShares, Inc. operates as the holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, and professionals. The company's deposit products include checking, savings, money market, and time deposit accounts. Its loan product portfolio comprises commercial construction and mortgage; and commercial and industrial leases, as well as small business administration loans. 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… Have you heard of this 5-Day Challenge yet? (Ad)You'll be interested in our 5-Day Options Trading Challenge, starting September 23. So, what makes this different from every other options research you may have seen? Well, for starters... most of them want you to first BUY their service... which is usually thousands of dollars...Just click here to get the full details on the 5-Day Options Trading Challenge, before this offer go First Citizens BancShares Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ StocksOverall MarketRank™: 94th PercentileFirst Citizens BancShares scored higher than 94% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 84th out of 909 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy 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. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth0.26% 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 10.77, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 130.24.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Citizens BancShares is 10.77, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 47.51.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Citizens BancShares has a P/B Ratio of 1.38. 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. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.59% 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 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Citizens BancShares has recently increased by 6.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend YieldFirst Citizens BancShares has a dividend yield of 0.36%, 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. Sustainability and ESG3.7 / 5Environmental Score-0.49 Percentage of Shares Shorted1.59% 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 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Citizens BancShares has recently increased by 6.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media3.9 / 5News Sentiment0.97 News SentimentFirst Citizens BancShares has a news sentiment score of 0.97. 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 0.56 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 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 150% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows9 people have added First Citizens BancShares to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 29% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 5Insider TradingN/A 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. FCNCA Stock News HeadlinesStock Market Today: Dow finishes above 42,000 for first time in history after Fed's big rate cutSeptember 19 at 9:49 PM | marketwatch.comFirst Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) Short Interest UpdateSeptember 19 at 10:37 AM | americanbankingnews.comOur #1 Ticker for the Rare "Retirement Window"We've only seen this happen three times in the past 20 years... And every time - like clockwork - it's minted an entire new class of millionaires.September 19, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)AIG names new CFO; Progyny Drops 24% After Losing Key 2025 Contract; Exicure Jumps 190% With Nasdaq ExtensionSeptember 19 at 6:48 AM | msn.comBlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Q2 2024 CommentarySeptember 17 at 11:37 AM | seekingalpha.comFirst Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsSeptember 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHead-To-Head Survey: First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:FCNCA) & Prime Meridian (OTCMKTS:PMHG)September 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comIf You Invested $1000 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have $8,700 TodaySeptember 10, 2024 | benzinga.comSee More Headlines 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 the year. Since then, FCNCA stock has increased by 36.7% and is now trading at $1,939.57. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were First Citizens BancShares' earnings last quarter? First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCNCA) posted its earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The bank reported $50.87 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 net margin of 18.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.84%. Who are First Citizens BancShares' major shareholders? First Citizens BancShares' top institutional investors 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. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Company Calendar Last Earnings7/25/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/16 Dividend8/30/2024Dividend Payable9/16/2024Today9/19/2024Next 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-1.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.64 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$180.13 Trailing P/E Ratio10.77 Forward P/E Ratio9.65 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 / Sales2.88 Cash Flow$187.22 per share Price / Cash Flow10.36 Book Value$1,403.16 per share Price / Book1.38Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares14,530,000Free Float12,583,000Market Cap$28.18 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.82 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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 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.: 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. First Citizens BancShares Bear Case 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. This page (NASDAQ:FCNCA) was last updated on 9/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersSell NVDA Now?Guess who's selling NVDA next The most successful hedge fund in history quietly sold 500,000 shares. 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