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First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$2,325.96 -15.06 (-0.64%)
(As of 11/26/2024 ET)

First Citizens BancShares - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
6

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for FCNCA.

Consensus Price Target

$2,093.40
-10.00% Downside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for First Citizens BancShares, the average price target is $2,093.40. The highest price target for FCNCA is $2,625.00, while the lowest price target for FCNCA is $1,650.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -10.00% from the current price of $2,325.96.
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FCNCA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/27/23 to 11/26/24
1 Month Ago
10/28/23 to 10/27/24
3 Months Ago
8/29/23 to 8/28/24
1 Year Ago
11/27/22 to 11/27/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$2,093.40$2,025.90$1,920.82$1,625.00
Forecasted Upside-10.00% Downside7.66% Upside-2.90% Downside12.14% Upside
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
2.60
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-10.00% Downside9.48% Upside6.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/26/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$2,025.00 ➝ $2,625.00+12.13%
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$2,550.00 ➝ $2,300.00+21.65%
10/25/2024Wedbush
4 of 5 stars
D. Chiaverini
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$2,150.00 ➝ $2,000.00+8.31%
7/29/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$1,950.00 ➝ $2,250.00+6.40%
7/26/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$1,950.00 ➝ $2,150.00+3.64%
7/26/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$2,100.00 ➝ $2,300.00+12.14%
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7/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$2,005.00+18.93%
7/2/2024Raymond James
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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%
1/30/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$1,644.00 ➝ $1,754.00+15.22%
9/29/2023Citigroup
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$1,520.00+10.90%
6/28/2023Atlantic Securities
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$1,775.00+49.95%

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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 Monday, November 25, 2024. 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 recent increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.95 per share, up from $1.64, indicates a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can attract income-focused investors.
  • With a current stock price of $2,194.42, the company is trading significantly above its twelve-month low of $1,363.97, suggesting a strong recovery and potential for further growth.
  • The firm reported a revenue of $2.45 billion for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects strong operational performance and potential for future profitability.
  • First Citizens BancShares, Inc. has a solid return on equity of 13.63%, indicating effective management and the ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity, which is a positive sign for investors.
  • Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" rating on the stock, with an average target price of $2,025.90, suggesting that there is room for price appreciation based on current valuations.

First Citizens BancShares
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported earnings per share of $45.87, which missed the consensus estimate of $47.40, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
  • Despite a strong revenue performance, the year-over-year decline in earnings per share from $55.92 suggests that profitability may be under pressure, which could concern investors.
  • The stock has a beta of 0.80, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, the company has a relatively high level of debt compared to its equity, which could pose risks in times of rising interest rates or economic downturns.
  • Recent target price reductions by analysts, such as JPMorgan Chase lowering it from $2,550.00 to $2,300.00, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.

FCNCA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for First Citizens BancShares is $2,093.40, with a high forecast of $2,625.00 and a low forecast of $1,650.00.

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Citizens BancShares in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCNCA shares.

According to analysts, First Citizens BancShares's stock has a predicted downside of -10.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, First Citizens BancShares's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

First Citizens BancShares has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wedbush 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.


This page (NASDAQ:FCNCA) was last updated on 11/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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