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First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Hold1 Buy8 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 9 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 9 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $2,302, the highest $2,430, the lowest $2,100. The average is +8.4% from the last price of $2,124.
Analyst ratings 13
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Goldberg★★★★★★★★★★#152 · hits 70% · avg +15.8% | Barclays | $2,376 | Hold | +11.9% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 04:50 | −0.7%next day −0.6% · 5 days −0.5% | ↗ |
| Anthony Elian★★★★★★★★★★#5465 · hits 50% · avg +2.5% | J.P. Morgan | $2,450 → $2,300−6.1% | Hold | +8.3% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks 06:15 | +0.5%next day −0.7% · 5 days −1.7% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Banks - RegionalxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $2,429 → $2,336−3.8% | Hold | +10.0% | Downgrade | 14.09.26on TipRanks 20:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Banks - RegionalDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $2,429 → $2,336−3.8% | Hold | +10.0% | Downgrade | 14.09.26on TipRanks 20:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Banks - RegionalOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $2,381 → $2,325−2.4% | Hold | +9.5% | Reiterated | 14.09.26on TipRanks 20:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Banks - RegionalAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $2,385 → $2,325−2.5% | Hold | +9.5% | Reiterated | 14.09.26on TipRanks 20:05 | — | |
| AI Google Banks - RegionalGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $2,518 → $2,401−4.6% | Buy | +13.1% | Reiterated | 14.09.26on TipRanks 20:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Banks - RegionalPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $2,451 → $2,379−2.9% | Hold | +12.0% | Downgrade | 14.09.26on TipRanks 20:05 | — | |
| Timur Braziler★★★★★★★★★★#1476 · hits 62% · avg +9.8% | UBS | $2,325 → $2,250−3.2% | Hold | +5.9% | Initiated | 14.09.26on TipRanks 05:30 | +0.5%next day −0.2% · 5 days −4.3% | ↗ |
| Jason Goldberg★★★★★★★★★★#152 · hits 70% · avg +15.8% | Barclays | $2,376 | Hold | +11.9% | Reiterated | 10.08.26on TipRanks 03:55 | +0.7%next day +1.2% · 5 days +0.7% | ↗ |
| Janet Lee★★★★★★★★★★#1538 · hits 81% · avg +12.0% | TD Cowen | $2,430 | Buy | +14.4% | Reiterated | 28.07.26on TipRanks Jul 29 02:16 | +2.6%next day +0.4% · 5 days −1.7% | ↗ |
| Brian Foran★★★★★★★★★★#1198 · hits 81% · avg +13.2% | Truist Financial | $2,150 → $2,323+8.0% | Hold | +9.4% | Reiterated | 28.07.26on TipRanks 08:40 | +2.6%next day +0.4% · 5 days −1.7% | ↗ |
| Stephen Scouten★★★★★★★★★★#391 · hits 71% · avg +12.1% | Piper Sandler | $2,050 → $2,100+2.4% | Hold | −1.1% | Reiterated | 27.07.26on TipRanks 11:33 | −1.1%next day +2.6% · 5 days +1.3% | ↗ |
| Christopher Mcgratty★★★★★★★★★★#163 · hits 77% · avg +15.3% | KBW | $2,300 | Hold | +8.3% | Reiterated | 24.07.26on TipRanks 06:55 | −2.5%next day −1.1% · 5 days +0.1% | ↗ |
| Ryan Nash★★★★★★★★★★#815 · hits 68% · avg +12.2% | Goldman Sachs | $2,340 | Hold | +10.2% | Reiterated | 23.07.26on TipRanks Jul 24 10:11 | +7.7%next day −2.5% · 5 days −3.0% | ↗ |
| David Chiaverini★★★★★★★★★★#10598 · hits 50% · avg −1.2% | Jefferies | $2,100 → $2,300+9.5% | Hold | +8.3% | Reiterated | 23.07.26on TipRanks Jul 24 05:10 | +7.7%next day −2.5% · 5 days −3.0% | ↗ |
| Ben Gerlinger★★★★★★★★★★#577 · hits 78% · avg +13.8% | Citi | $2,100 | Hold | −1.1% | Reiterated | 08.05.26on TipRanks May 12 02:20 | −0.9%next day −1.9% · 5 days −1.4% | ↗ |
| Bernard von-Gizycki★★★★★★★★★★#11314 · hits 54% · avg −15.3% | Deutsche Bank | $2,154 | Hold | +1.4% | Downgrade | 08.04.26on TipRanks 06:50 | −0.7%next day +1.6% · 5 days −2.0% | ↗ |
| Nicholas Holowko★★★★★★★★★★#2435 · hits 80% · avg +13.7% | UBS | $2,500 → $2,325−7.0% | Buy | +9.5% | Reiterated | 04.02.26on TipRanks 06:40 | +3.9%next day +1.7% · 5 days −1.4% | ↗ |
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Every rating the collector has kept for the last 12 months, including the earlier ones of the same analyst. Latest of each analyst
Best analysts covering First Citizens BancShares
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $2,302 at a price of $2,060 (+11.7%); now: $2,302 at $2,124 (+8.4%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hold | 8 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 4 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 23.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $46.18 (from $43.94 to $48.86). Last quarter: $57.09.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $2.3B (from $2.2B to $2.4B). Last quarter: $3.6B.
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About First Citizens BancShares
- CEO: Frank Brown Holding Jr.
- Employees: 18,141
- 4300 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609, US
- www.firstcitizens.com
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) functions as the parent company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, offering a comprehensive suite of retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, and professionals. Its deposit offerings encompass various account types, including checking, savings, money market, and certificates of deposit (time deposit accounts). The company's loan portfolio is extensive, featuring commercial credits for construction and land development, commercial mortgages, commercial and industrial (C&I) financing, and lease financing. It also provided Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. For consumers, loan options span residential and revolving mortgages, construction and land development loans, auto financing, and various other personal lending products. Beyond core banking, First Citizens provides treasury management solutions, cardholder and merchant services, and comprehensive wealth management offerings. Its investment product suite encompasses annuities, discount brokerage, and access to third-party mutual funds, complemented by investment management and advisory services. Specialized services further extend to defined benefit and defined contribution plans, insurance, private banking, trust and fiduciary services, philanthropic advisement, and special asset management. Customers can access these diverse products and services through a robust branch network, alongside modern digital banking platforms, telephone banking, and extensive ATM networks. As of December 31, 2021, First Citizens maintained a physical presence with 529 branches spread across 19 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Founded in 1898, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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