First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$1,673.22 +15.73 (+0.95%)

As of 04/14/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
8

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, 5 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for FCNCA.

Consensus Price Target

$2,288.08
36.75% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for First Citizens BancShares, the average price target is $2,288.08. The highest price target for FCNCA is $2,700.00, while the lowest price target for FCNCA is $1,650.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 36.75% from the current price of $1,673.22.

Get the Latest News and Ratings for FCNCA and Related Stocks

Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for First Citizens BancShares and its competitors.

FCNCA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/15/24 to 4/15/25	1 Month Ago 3/16/24 to 3/16/25	3 Months Ago 1/16/24 to 1/15/25	1 Year Ago 4/16/23 to 4/15/24
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)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 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	$2,288.08	$2,323.50	$2,290.75	$1,768.63
Forecasted Upside	36.75% Upside	28.55% Upside	6.42% Upside	15.03% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

Remove Ads

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	2.62	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	36.75% Upside	39.42% Upside	25.85% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent FCNCA News	Positive News	Positive News

Remove Ads

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Rating

Upside/Downside

Action

Time Frame

Start Date

End Date

Show

Export to Excel

Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/18/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Ryan Nash Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$2,535.00 ➝ $2,200.00	+21.13%
3/11/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Stephen Scouten Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$2,250.00 ➝ $2,250.00	+29.93%
1/29/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Brian Foran Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$2,303.00 ➝ $2,384.00	+9.40%
1/27/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$2,456.00 ➝ $2,568.00	+17.58%
1/27/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Mcgratty Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$2,500.00 ➝ $2,600.00	+18.10%
1/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$2,550.00 ➝ $2,600.00	+21.94%
12/17/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Horowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
12/17/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$2,700.00	+28.85%
12/9/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$2,600.00	+18.36%
10/25/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Chiaverini Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$2,150.00 ➝ $2,000.00	+8.31%
Get the Latest News and Ratings for FCNCA and Related Stocks Enter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for First Citizens BancShares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.
7/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$2,005.00	+18.93%
7/2/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Long Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$1,900.00	+11.48%
4/15/2024	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Navas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$1,600.00 ➝ $1,650.00	+5.40%
6/28/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$1,775.00	+49.95%

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Tuesday at 01:33 AM ET.

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 Sunday, April 6, 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.:

The company reported strong quarterly earnings of $45.10 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations by $5.78, indicating robust financial performance.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. has a market capitalization of $21.33 billion, reflecting its significant size and stability in the banking sector.
The current stock price is $1,571.21, which is well below its 1-year high of $2,412.93, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
With a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 8.29, the stock appears undervalued compared to the broader market, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
The company has a solid return on equity of 13.22%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

First Citizens BancShares
Bear Case

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

The stock has recently experienced a decline of 3.7%, which may indicate volatility and potential challenges in maintaining its value.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, suggesting that the company relies significantly on debt financing, which can increase financial risk.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating that while there is interest, there is also caution among investors regarding the stock's future performance.
The dividend yield is only 0.50%, which may not be attractive for income-focused investors seeking higher returns from dividends.
Market fluctuations and economic uncertainties could impact the banking sector, potentially affecting First Citizens BancShares, Inc.'s performance and stock price.

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 $2,288.08, with a high forecast of $2,700.00 and a low forecast of $1,650.00.
: 13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Citizens BancShares in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 8 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 36.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, First Citizens BancShares's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: First Citizens BancShares has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like First Citizens BancShares more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for First Citizens BancShares is 2.62 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how FCNCA compares to other companies.

Stock Forecasts and Research Tools

Related Companies

Today's Ratings

Top-Rated Stocks

More Ratings Tools

This page (NASDAQ:FCNCA) was last updated on 4/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

From Our Partners

Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free

Start Your 30-Day Trial

In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies.
Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more.
Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter.

Sign In
Create Account

Your Email Address:

Your Password:

Forgot your password?

Your Email Address:

Choose a Password:

By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Forecast & Price Target