First Citizens BancShares Outperforms Earnings Estimates, Holds 185th Trading Volume Rank as Growth Momentum Builds

On August 8, 2025, First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) closed with a 0.40% increase, trading at $2,125.41 per share. The stock saw a volume of 520 million, ranking 185th in market activity for the day.

Recent earnings data highlights FCNCA’s Q1 2025 performance, where it reported an EPS of $37.79, exceeding analyst expectations of $37.72. Quarterly revenue reached $2.30 billion, surpassing the estimated $2.22 billion. The company’s trailing EPS of $174.64 and a P/E ratio of 12.13 suggest a projected 15.57% earnings growth for the next year, with per-share earnings anticipated to rise from $167.59 to $193.69.

Analysts note that FCNCA’s consistent outperformance in revenue and EPS across recent quarters, including a $5.78 beat in Q4 2024 and a $8.65 beat in Q1 2024, underscores its resilience in volatile market conditions. The next earnings report is expected on July 25, 2025, which could further influence investor sentiment ahead of the upcoming trading period.

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