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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis
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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 23, 2026 | $44.86vs $39.02+15.0% | $2.2Bvs $2.2B+3.2% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | $0.51vs $0.44+16.5% | $2.4Bvs $2.2B+7.9% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $44.62vs $41.87+6.6% | $2.4Bvs $2.2B+9.6% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | $44.78vs $39.71+12.8% | $2.4Bvs $2.2B+8.7% |
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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
| Line item | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Interest Income | 1.06B | 1.21B | 1.31B | 1.39B | 1.39B | 2.95B | 6.71B | 7.14B | 6.81B |
| NII Growth % | 12.2% | 14.06% | 8.48% | 5.84% | 0.14% | 111.94% | 127.83% | 6.42% | -4.61% |
| Net Interest Margin % | 3.07% | 3.41% | 3.29% | 2.78% | 2.38% | 2.7% | 3.14% | 3.19% | 2.97% |
| Interest Income | 1.1B | 1.25B | 1.4B | 1.48B | 1.45B | 3.41B | 10.39B | 12.35B | 11.78B |
| Interest Expense | 43.79M | 36.86M | 92.64M | 96M | 61M | 467M | 3.68B | 5.21B | 4.96B |
| Loan Loss Provision | 25.69M | 28.47M | 31.44M | 58M | -37M | 645M | 1.38B | 431M | 626M |
| Non-Interest Income | 349.06M | 343.58M | 386.31M | 432M | 448M | 1.68B | 2.25B | 2.59B | 2.72B |
| Non-Interest Income % | 24.03% | 21.62% | 21.58% | 22.55% | 23.59% | 33.03% | 17.78% | 17.32% | 18.76% |
| Total Revenue | 1.45B▲ 0% | 1.59B▲ 9.4% | 1.79B▲ 12.6% | 1.92B▲ 7.0% | 1.9B▼ 0.9% | 5.1B▲ 168.4% | 12.64B▲ 148.0% | 14.94B▲ 18.2% | 14.5B▼ 3.0% |
| Revenue Growth % | 8.41% | 9.4% | 12.65% | 7.02% | -0.89% | 168.35% | 148% | 18.21% | -2.97% |
| Non-Interest Expense | 839.57M | 1.02B | 1.07B | 1.14B | 1.17B | 2.62B | -4.49B | 5.71B | 5.94B |
| Efficiency Ratio | 57.79% | 64.2% | 60% | 59.71% | 61.82% | 51.45% | -35.55% | 38.2% | 40.95% |
| Operating Income | 543.7M▲ 0% | 503.61M▼ 7.4% | 592.05M▲ 17.6% | 618M▲ 4.4% | 701M▲ 13.4% | 1.36B▲ 94.3% | 12.08B▲ 786.7% | 3.59B▼ 70.3% | 2.97B▼ 17.3% |
| Operating Margin % | 37.43% | 31.69% | 33.07% | 32.25% | 36.91% | 26.73% | 95.56% | 24.04% | 20.49% |
| Operating Income Growth % | 54.87% | -7.37% | 17.56% | 4.38% | 13.43% | 94.29% | 786.71% | -70.26% | -17.29% |
| Pretax Income | 543.7M▲ 0% | 503.61M▼ 7.4% | 592.05M▲ 17.6% | 618M▲ 4.4% | 701M▲ 13.4% | 1.36B▲ 94.3% | 12.08B▲ 786.7% | 3.59B▼ 70.3% | 2.97B▼ 17.3% |
| Pretax Margin % | 37.43% | 31.69% | 33.07% | 32.25% | 36.91% | 26.73% | 95.56% | 24.04% | 20.49% |
| Income Tax | 219.95M | 103.3M | 134.68M | 126M | 154M | 264M | 611M | 815M | 765M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 40.45% | 20.51% | 22.75% | 20.39% | 21.97% | 19.38% | 5.06% | 22.69% | 25.75% |
| Net Income | 323.75M▲ 0% | 400.31M▲ 23.6% | 457.37M▲ 14.3% | 492M▲ 7.6% | 547M▲ 11.2% | 1.1B▲ 100.7% | 11.47B▲ 944.3% | 2.78B▼ 75.8% | 2.21B▼ 20.6% |
| Net Margin % | 22.29% | 25.19% | 25.55% | 25.68% | 28.8% | 21.55% | 90.73% | 18.59% | 15.22% |
| Net Income Growth % | 43.58% | 23.65% | 14.25% | 7.57% | 11.18% | 100.73% | 944.26% | -75.78% | -20.56% |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 323.75M | 400.31M | 457.37M | 492M | 547M | 1.1B | 11.47B | 2.78B | 2.21B |
| EPS (Diluted) | 26.96▲ 0% | 33.53▲ 24.4% | 41.05▲ 22.4% | 47.50▲ 15.7% | 53.88▲ 13.4% | 67.40▲ 25.1% | 784.55▲ 1064.0% | 189.41▼ 75.9% | 165.76▼ 12.5% |
| EPS Growth % | 43.63% | 24.37% | 22.43% | 15.71% | 13.43% | 25.09% | 1064.02% | -75.86% | -12.49% |
| EPS (Basic) | 26.96 | 33.53 | 41.05 | 47.50 | 53.88 | 67.47 | 785.18 | 189.42 | 165.76 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 12.01M | 11.94M | 11.14M | 10.06M | 9.82M | 15.55M | 14.54M | 14.34M | 12.36M |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity
| Line item | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Short Term Investments | 8.9B | 5.68B | 8.54B | 11.72B | 18.66B | 14.54B | 54.45B | 56.09B | 20.83B |
| Cash & Due from Banks | 336.15M | 327.44M | 376.72M | 362.05M | 9.45B | 5.54B | 34.52B | 22.18B | 20.6B |
| Short Term Investments | 8.57B | 5.35B | 8.17B | 11.36B | 9.2B | 8.99B | 19.94B | 33.91B | 232M |
| Total Investments | 32.22B | 33.2B | 37.01B | 47.35B | 45.48B | 88.1B | 162.37B | 184.01B | 41.8B |
| Investments Growth % | 5.72% | 3.06% | 11.46% | 27.96% | -3.94% | 93.69% | 84.31% | 13.33% | -77.29% |
| Long-Term Investments | 23.65B | 27.85B | 28.84B | 35.77B | 36.28B | 79.1B | 142.44B | 150.26B | 41.56B |
| Accounts Receivables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134M | 329M | 832M | 902M | 146.36B |
| Goodwill & Intangibles | 223.7M | 308.64M | 417.67M | 401.07M | 388M | 511M | 683M | 622M | 541M |
| Goodwill | 150.6M | 236.35M | 349.4M | 350.3M | 346M | 346M | 346M | 346M | 346M |
| Intangible Assets | 73.1M | 72.3M | 68.28M | 50.77M | 42M | 165M | 337M | 276M | 195M |
| PP&E (Net) | 1.14B | 1.2B | 1.24B | 1.32B | 1.3B | 9.96B | 10.98B | 11.64B | 12.07B |
| Other Assets | 739.69M | 481.63M | 657.48M | 495.98M | 446.34M | 2.32B | 1.53B | 1.62B | 7.52B |
| Total Current Assets | 9B | 5.79B | 8.67B | 11.98B | 19.9B | 17.41B | 57.66B | 59.58B | 168B |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 25.53B | 29.62B | 31.16B | 37.98B | 38.41B | 91.89B | 155.62B | 164.14B | 61.7B |
| Total Assets | 34.53B▲ 0% | 35.41B▲ 2.6% | 39.82B▲ 12.5% | 49.96B▲ 25.4% | 58.31B▲ 16.7% | 109.3B▲ 87.4% | 213.76B▲ 95.6% | 223.72B▲ 4.7% | 229.7B▲ 2.7% |
| Asset Growth % | 4.66% | 2.55% | 12.47% | 25.44% | 16.72% | 87.45% | 95.57% | 4.66% | 2.67% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.96% | 1.14% | 1.22% | 1.1% | 1.01% | 1.31% | 7.1% | 1.27% | 0.97% |
| Accounts Payable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8M | 57M | 137M | 134M | 0 |
| Total Debt | 1.56B | 933.66M | 1.33B | 1.89B | 1.78B | 7B | 38.05B | 37.41B | 36.01B |
| Net Debt | 1.23B | 606.23M | 950.15M | 1.53B | -7.67B | 1.45B | 3.53B | 15.23B | 15.41B |
| Long-Term Debt | 877.45M | 348.22M | 883.91M | 1.24B | 1.19B | 4.45B | 37.16B | 36.67B | 35.78B |
| Short-Term Debt | 678.81M | 572.29M | 442.96M | 641.49M | 589M | 2.19B | 485M | 367M | 224M |
| Other Liabilities | 363.13M | 313.55M | 480.2M | 407.15M | 381M | 2.61B | 4.49B | 5.19B | 8.73B |
| Total Current Liabilities | 29.95B | 31.24B | 34.87B | 44.07B | 51.99B | 91.93B | 146.87B | 155.73B | 162.95B |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 1.25B | 674.93M | 1.36B | 1.66B | 1.58B | 7.71B | 45.63B | 45.76B | 44.51B |
| Total Liabilities | 31.19B | 31.92B | 36.24B | 45.73B | 53.57B | 99.64B | 192.5B | 201.49B | 207.46B |
| Total Equity | 3.33B▲ 0% | 3.49B▲ 4.6% | 3.59B▲ 2.8% | 4.23B▲ 17.9% | 4.74B▲ 12.0% | 9.66B▲ 103.9% | 21.25B▲ 120.0% | 22.23B▲ 4.6% | 22.24B▲ 0.0% |
| Equity Growth % | 10.68% | 4.65% | 2.79% | 17.93% | 12.03% | 103.93% | 119.99% | 4.58% | 0.04% |
| Equity / Assets (Capital Ratio) | 9.66% | 9.85% | 9% | 8.47% | 8.13% | 8.84% | 9.94% | 9.94% | 9.68% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.2% | 11.73% | 12.93% | 12.59% | 12.2% | 15.25% | 74.17% | 12.77% | 9.92% |
| Book Value per Share | 277.61 | 292.26 | 321.89 | 420.53 | 482.68 | 621.35 | 1461.83 | 1549.75 | 1798.75 |
| Tangible BV per Share | 258.98 | 266.40 | 284.40 | 380.65 | 443.15 | 588.49 | 1414.86 | 1506.38 | 1754.99 |
| Common Stock | 12.01M | 11.63M | 10.63M | 9.82M | 10M | 15M | 15M | 14M | 12M |
| Additional Paid-in Capital | 658.92M | 493.96M | 44.08M | 0 | 0 | 4.11B | 4.11B | 2.42B | 0 |
| Retained Earnings | 2.79B | 3.22B | 3.66B | 3.87B | 4.38B | 5.39B | 16.74B | 19.36B | 20.77B |
| Accumulated OCI | -122.29M | -235.19M | -126.72M | 12.26M | 10M | -735M | -491M | -445M | 83M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 339.94M | 340M | 881M | 881M | 881M | 1.38B |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history
| Line item | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from Operations | 355.26M | 453.77M | 578.25M | 376M | -284M | 2.79B | 2.66B | 2.99B | 2.92B |
| Operating CF Growth % | 54.12% | 27.73% | 27.43% | -34.98% | -175.53% | 1082.75% | -4.69% | 12.33% | -2.18% |
| Net Income | 323.75M | 400.31M | 457.37M | 492M | 547M | 1.1B | 11.47B | 2.78B | 2.21B |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 113.65M | 120.43M | 127.69M | 133M | 143M | 533M | -57M | 130M | 405M |
| Deferred Taxes | 125.84M | -13.38M | 54.6M | -26M | -8M | 206M | -165M | 6M | -111M |
| Other Non-Cash Items | -135.08M | -69.95M | -11.84M | -73M | -238M | 191M | -8.42B | 604M | 535M |
| Working Capital Changes | -72.9M | 16.36M | -49.57M | -150M | -728M | 744M | -173M | -529M | -112M |
| Cash from Investing | -668.67M | 101.14M | -1.6B | -9.91B | -7.57B | 75M | 2.43B | -10.15B | -5.61B |
| Purchase of Investments | -3.06B | -1.55B | -5.02B | -10.63B | -7.78B | -2.74B | -13.05B | -23.29B | -14.36B |
| Sale/Maturity of Investments | 3.19B | 2.93B | 5.05B | 8.03B | 4.66B | 2.07B | 3.12B | 9.52B | 16.8B |
| Net Investment Activity | 126.3M | 1.38B | 32.21M | -2.6B | -3.12B | -666M | -9.93B | -13.77B | 2.44B |
| Acquisitions | 304.82M | -155.13M | -236.73M | -60M | 0 | 134M | 810M | 0 | 0 |
| Other Investing | -1.01B | -984.45M | -1.27B | -7.11B | -4.34B | 1.53B | 12.97B | 5.15B | -7.2B |
| Cash from Financing | 109.82M | -563.62M | 1.07B | 9.52B | 7.83B | -2.69B | -4.7B | 7.07B | 2.67B |
| Dividends Paid | -14.41M | -16.78M | -18.14M | -30M | -42M | -83M | -117M | -158M | -161M |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | -163.09M | -453.12M | -334M | 0 | -1.24B | 0 | -1.65B | -3.03B |
| Stock Issued | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 494M |
| Net Stock Activity | 0 | -163.09M | -453.12M | -334M | 0 | -1.24B | 0 | -1.65B | -2.53B |
| Debt Issuance (Net) | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K |
| Other Financing | 870K | 490.22M | 1.44B | 8.98B | 7.98B | -1.87B | 297M | 9.33B | 6.52B |
| Net Change in Cash | -203.59M▲ 0% | -8.71M▲ 95.7% | 49.28M▲ 665.8% | -15M▼ 130.4% | -24M▼ 60.0% | 180M▲ 850.0% | 390M▲ 116.7% | -94M▼ 124.1% | -13M▲ 86.2% |
| Exchange Rate Effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash at Beginning | 539.74M | 336.15M | 327.44M | 377M | 362M | 338M | 518M | 908M | 814M |
| Cash at End | 336.15M | 327.44M | 376.72M | 362M | 338M | 518M | 908M | 814M | 801M |
| Interest Paid | 43.64M | 37.1M | 78.23M | 105M | 62M | 525M | 3.69B | 0 | 0 |
| Income Taxes Paid | 88.56M | 73.81M | 83.04M | 117M | 870M | 0 | 514M | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 270.46M▲ 0% | 313.32M▲ 15.8% | 457.17M▲ 45.9% | 243M▼ 46.8% | -391M▼ 260.9% | 1.86B▲ 577.0% | 1.23B▼ 33.9% | 1.45B▲ 17.9% | 2.07B▲ 42.5% |
| FCF Growth % | 81.93% | 15.85% | 45.91% | -46.85% | -260.91% | 576.98% | -33.94% | 17.94% | 42.53% |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.66% | 10.2% | 11.73% | 12.93% | 12.59% | 12.2% | 15.25% | 74.17% | 12.77% | 9.92% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.7% | 0.96% | 1.14% | 1.22% | 1.1% | 1.01% | 1.31% | 7.1% | 1.27% | 0.97% |
| Net Interest Margin | 2.86% | 3.07% | 3.41% | 3.29% | 2.78% | 2.38% | 2.7% | 3.14% | 3.19% | 2.97% |
| Efficiency Ratio | 68.13% | 57.79% | 64.2% | 60% | 59.71% | 61.82% | 51.45% | -35.55% | 38.2% | 40.95% |
| Equity / Assets | 9.13% | 9.66% | 9.85% | 9% | 8.47% | 8.13% | 8.84% | 9.94% | 9.94% | 9.68% |
| Book Value / Share | 250.83 | 277.61 | 292.26 | 321.89 | 420.53 | 482.68 | 621.35 | 1.46K | 1.55K | 1.8K |
| NII Growth | 2.14% | 12.2% | 14.06% | 8.48% | 5.84% | 0.14% | 111.94% | 127.83% | 6.42% | -4.61% |
| Dividend Payout | 6.39% | 4.45% | 4.19% | 3.97% | 6.1% | 7.68% | 7.56% | 1.02% | 5.69% | 7.3% |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 23, 2026·SEC
Mar 3, 2026·SEC
Feb 5, 2026·SEC
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) saw revenue decline by 3.0% over the past year.
Yes, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) is profitable, generating $2.21B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (15.2% net margin).
Yes, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.65%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.9%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.0%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) has an efficiency ratio of 40.9%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
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